Weaponizing Wikipedia Against Israel
(aish.com)
How the global information pipeline is being hijacked by digital jihadists.
How the global information pipeline is being hijacked by digital jihadists.
Climate group that called for Gaza ceasefire risks losing federal funding
(theverge.com)
An alliance of grassroots environmental groups could lose $60 million in federal funding after calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
An alliance of grassroots environmental groups could lose $60 million in federal funding after calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Tel Dan Stele
(wikipedia.org)
The Tel Dan Stele is a fragmentary stele containing an Aramaic inscription which dates to the 9th century BCE. It is the earliest known extra-biblical archaeological reference to the house of David.
The Tel Dan Stele is a fragmentary stele containing an Aramaic inscription which dates to the 9th century BCE. It is the earliest known extra-biblical archaeological reference to the house of David.
With Gaza war and Trump's return, Silicon Valley embraces a military Renaissance
(972mag.com)
On Dec. 10, Israeli military officials, weapons manufacturers, and American venture capitalists gathered at Tel Aviv University for the first ever DefenseTech Summit.
On Dec. 10, Israeli military officials, weapons manufacturers, and American venture capitalists gathered at Tel Aviv University for the first ever DefenseTech Summit.
Ex-Mossad Agents Reveal How They Turned Hezbollah's Devices into Bombs
(twz.com)
Key details of the Israeli intelligence service’s operation targeting members of Hezbollah with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in September have been revealed.
Key details of the Israeli intelligence service’s operation targeting members of Hezbollah with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in September have been revealed.
Ancient copper industry in King Solomon's mines did not pollute environment
(eurekalert.org)
A new study from Tel Aviv University overturns prevailing scientific beliefs that King Solomon’s Mines not only harmed the health of workers in the ancient copper industry but also pose risks to the health of modern residents living near the site.
A new study from Tel Aviv University overturns prevailing scientific beliefs that King Solomon’s Mines not only harmed the health of workers in the ancient copper industry but also pose risks to the health of modern residents living near the site.
A 1,000-Year-Old Seed Grows in Israel
(nytimes.com)
For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.
For 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree akin to the Judean balsam — the source of the balm of Gilead — but with no modern counterpart.
US Charges Russian and Israeli National as Developer of LockBit Ransomware Group
(justice.gov)
The Justice Department’s work going after the world’s most dangerous ransomware schemes includes not only dismantling networks, but also finding and bringing to justice the individuals responsible for building and running them,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Three of the individuals who we allege are responsible for LockBit’s cyberattacks against thousands of victims are now in custody, and we will continue to work alongside our partners to hold accountable all those who lead and enable ransomware attacks.”
The Justice Department’s work going after the world’s most dangerous ransomware schemes includes not only dismantling networks, but also finding and bringing to justice the individuals responsible for building and running them,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Three of the individuals who we allege are responsible for LockBit’s cyberattacks against thousands of victims are now in custody, and we will continue to work alongside our partners to hold accountable all those who lead and enable ransomware attacks.”
When the Bar Mitzvah Boy Is 90
(nytimes.com)
In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
US judge finds Pegasus spyware maker liable over WhatsApp hack
(theguardian.com)
WhatsApp celebrates victory as judge finds Israeli company NSO Group violated state and federal US hacking laws
WhatsApp celebrates victory as judge finds Israeli company NSO Group violated state and federal US hacking laws
More than 300 Israeli strikes on Syria since fall of Assad, reports say
(bbc.com)
Israeli warplanes have reportedly carried out hundreds of airstrikes across Syria, including on the capital, Damascus.
Israeli warplanes have reportedly carried out hundreds of airstrikes across Syria, including on the capital, Damascus.
Internal Google documents reveal concerns about its cloud contract with Israel
(theverge.com)
Google officials had concerns about potential human rights violations that might be linked to its $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government before ever even signing the deal, according to documents first reported on by The New York Times today.
Google officials had concerns about potential human rights violations that might be linked to its $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government before ever even signing the deal, according to documents first reported on by The New York Times today.
Documents contradict Google's claims about its Project Nimbus contract
(theintercept.com)
When questioned about its controversial cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, Google has repeatedly claimed the so-called Project Nimbus deal is bound by the company’s general cloud computing terms of service policy.
When questioned about its controversial cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, Google has repeatedly claimed the so-called Project Nimbus deal is bound by the company’s general cloud computing terms of service policy.
An Iranian Ballistic Missile Hit Israel. We Got a Peek Inside Its 'Brain'
(haaretz.com)
Printed circuit boards like those found in washing machines. Soldering done by hand. Limited production quality. What can we learn from the Iranian missile attacks – and how accurate are they?
Printed circuit boards like those found in washing machines. Soldering done by hand. Limited production quality. What can we learn from the Iranian missile attacks – and how accurate are they?
Mellanox magic: The secret behind Nvidia's meteoric trillion-dollar rise (2023)
(calcalistech.com)
In 2019, the American chip giant purchased Yokneam-based Mellanox for about $7 billion. While success has many fathers, you cannot deny the Israeli contribution to ensuring Nvidia was in the right place and at the right time for the AI revolution
In 2019, the American chip giant purchased Yokneam-based Mellanox for about $7 billion. While success has many fathers, you cannot deny the Israeli contribution to ensuring Nvidia was in the right place and at the right time for the AI revolution
NSO's attacks against WhatsApp users unsealed
(techcrunch.com)
On Thursday, WhatsApp scored a legal victory by convincing a U.S. federal judge to publicly release three court documents that include new revelations about the inner workings of Pegasus, the spyware made by Israeli surveillance tech maker NSO Group.
On Thursday, WhatsApp scored a legal victory by convincing a U.S. federal judge to publicly release three court documents that include new revelations about the inner workings of Pegasus, the spyware made by Israeli surveillance tech maker NSO Group.
NSO – not government clients – operates its spyware, legal documents reveal
(theguardian.com)
Legal documents released in ongoing US litigation between NSO Group and WhatsApp have revealed for the first time that the Israeli cyberweapons maker – and not its government customers – is the party that “installs and extracts” information from mobile phones targeted by the company’s hacking software.
Legal documents released in ongoing US litigation between NSO Group and WhatsApp have revealed for the first time that the Israeli cyberweapons maker – and not its government customers – is the party that “installs and extracts” information from mobile phones targeted by the company’s hacking software.
Israel launched a dozen attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, says leaked report
(ft.com)
Israel launched a dozen attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, says leaked report
Israel launched a dozen attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, says leaked report
Israel’s Secret Stealth Drone
(twz.com)
The existence of a secret Israeli drone, referred to as RA-01 and used for covert missions, has emerged from an unauthorized disclosure of U.S. intelligence documents which have now been posted all over social media.
The existence of a secret Israeli drone, referred to as RA-01 and used for covert missions, has emerged from an unauthorized disclosure of U.S. intelligence documents which have now been posted all over social media.
US investigates leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran
(theguardian.com)
The US government is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran.
The US government is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran.
'Gaza's Bin Laden,' Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza
(jpost.com)
The IDF confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday.
The IDF confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday.
How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah
(reuters.com)
The batteries inside the weaponised pagers that arrived in Lebanon at the start of the year, part of an Israeli plot to decimate Hezbollah, had powerfully deceptive features and an Achilles' heel.
The batteries inside the weaponised pagers that arrived in Lebanon at the start of the year, part of an Israeli plot to decimate Hezbollah, had powerfully deceptive features and an Achilles' heel.
More Details on Israel Sabotaging Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie-Talkies
(schneier.com)
The Washington Post has a long and detailed story about the operation that’s well worth reading (alternate version here).
The Washington Post has a long and detailed story about the operation that’s well worth reading (alternate version here).
Exposed: How Israeli Spies Control Your VPN
(mintpressnews.com)
An estimated 1.6 billion people rely on VPNs to carry out the most sensitive tasks online, from watching illegal videos to engaging in sexual or political activities. But few people know that a considerable chunk of that market—including three of the six most popular VPNs—is quietly operated by an Israeli-owned company with close connections to that country’s national security state, including the elite Unit 8200 and Duvdevan Units of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
An estimated 1.6 billion people rely on VPNs to carry out the most sensitive tasks online, from watching illegal videos to engaging in sexual or political activities. But few people know that a considerable chunk of that market—including three of the six most popular VPNs—is quietly operated by an Israeli-owned company with close connections to that country’s national security state, including the elite Unit 8200 and Duvdevan Units of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Spike.News – Simple News Aggregator
(spike.news)
Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes
Anger and grief in south Lebanon city almost deserted after Israeli strikes
Ro'im Rachok is an IDF unit for autistic adults
(wikipedia.org)
Ro'im Rachok (Hebrew: רואים רחוק, lit. 'looking ahead') is a program designed to train young autistic adults in professions by the Israel Defense Forces.
Ro'im Rachok (Hebrew: רואים רחוק, lit. 'looking ahead') is a program designed to train young autistic adults in professions by the Israel Defense Forces.