Security

Israeli-founded Upwind hits unicorn status with $250 million Series B led by Bessemer

Upwind said the financing brought its total capital raised to $430 million in under three years.

Upwind is led by CEO and co-founder Amiram Shachar, whose previous startup, Spot.io, was acquired by NetApp in 2020 for $450 million.
Hacker attack

Israel moves forward with potential game-changing cyber law

Smart TV TCL.

Caution: How to prevent your smart TV from tracking you

 Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025

Hamas admits leadership losses, moves into crisis mode - opinion


Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss Hezbollah's strengthening

"This is a significant discussion in light of Hezbollah's actions on the ground," an Israeli official said.

Hezbollah supporters gather to mark the first anniversary of the assassinations of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, in Tehran, Iran, October 2, 2025

Nuclear watchdog: resuming nuclear weapons tests would destabilize security

'Any explosive nuclear weapon test by any state would be harmful and destabilizing for global non-proliferation efforts and for international peace and security.'

Robert Floyd Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at U.N. headquarters on the maintenance of International Peace and Security Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in New York City, U.

The ranking every traveler must know: The safest countries to visit in 2026

A new survey ranks the safest countries for travel in 2026. Europe takes 10 of the top 15 spots, while Iceland loses its crown due to active volcanoes.

Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Israel and the US bear hug: An attempt to place Jerusalem under Washington's authority - opinion

Netanyahu is trying to clarify that Israel is not a protectorate of the United States, and that it alone will decide how to pursue its security objectives.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the special Knesset session earlier this month: Israel must demonstrate its independence through deeds, even vis-à-vis the US administration, the writer argues.

Ben-Gvir clashes with opposition lawmakers at Knesset, calls them 'Hamas spokespeople'

The meeting was held for Ben-Gvir to present information on the work done since the start of his time as minister, along with presenting future plans.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at the Knesset, October 27, 2025

Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one - opinion

Jewish security means that every person in our community can live with healthcare, access to a thriving Jewish life, and someone to call when things get hard.

Security guards stand watch in front of a synagogue on Oct. 9, 2023 in Los Angeles.

`City lost control` Hadera residents live in fear as crime rates rise

The Hadera city council called an emergency meeting on Wednesday due to the recent and dramatic rise in crime in the city.

Police at the scene where a woman found buried in yard of house in Hadera, April 28, 2025; illustrative.

Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

Two airport security staff were killed when a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off a Hong Kong runway and pushed their patrol car into the sea.

A cargo plane lies partially in the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2025.

Sharm el-Sheikh is charming but fails to address challenges - opinion

The declaration signed there failed to address four interrelated challenges facing phase two of his 20-point plan: security, legitimacy, funding, and stability.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and PA President Mahmoud Abbas pose at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit last week. The absence of a firm message does not bode well for either Gaza’s rehabilitation or Saudi normalization, the writer argues.

Palestinian statehood must start with reform, demilitarization, recognition of Israel - analysis

Granting statehood before a stable, non-corrupt, non-jihadist Palestinian leadership is in place would reward movements committed to Israel’s destruction.

Palestinians walk past rubble as they return to their neighborhood, following Israeli forces' withdrawal from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip October 11, 2025.