Technion

A prominent delegation of US investors and tech leaders will visit Israel in November 2026. Organized by ICI Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tour connects American experts with local deep-tech startups across cyber, AI, and hardware sectors.

Eight Israeli academic departments entered the global top 50 in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking, down from 11 in previous years. The Hebrew University Department of Communication led national entries at 17th place globally.

A Tel Aviv University study reveals that 1,369 doctors left Israel between 2023 and 2025, marking a 94% increase from a decade ago. Medical leaders warn of severe long-term impacts on healthcare quality and clinical training.

The local committee recommended depositing a plan for the construction of a new residential complex on HaAliya HaShniya Street in Bat Galim. Instead of eight housing buildings from the 1950s, about 800 housing units, 5,000 sqm of commercial space, and 1,500 sqm for public buildings will be built. The plan also allows for doubling the area of the "HaAliya" school.

Two Israeli universities have been ranked among the top 30 in the inaugural W5 index for "AI output" in academia. The Technion is ranked 25th, and Tel Aviv University is 28th.