Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel-based SeeTrue AI has become the first company to receive European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) certification for an automated prohibited items detection screening system. The tel aviv-based company said its AI software was approved for use with Analogic ConneCT and Rapiscan 920CT scanners under Europe’s Common Evaluation Program, following earlier certification in the Netherlands.

The approval allows airports to use automated, regulation-approved screening that detects threats in real-time while improving passenger flow and operational efficiency. SeeTrue said the milestone reinforces its role as a trusted provider of AI-driven security screening solutions for airports in Europe and beyond.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli medical device company Butterfly Medical announced the successful completion of its pivotal international trial for the Butterfly Prostatic Retraction Device, a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

The 244-patient study, conducted in Boston and Yokneam, Israel, confirmed the device’s safety and efficacy in restoring urinary flow without surgery. The CE Mark-approved implant is now positioned for a U.S. FDA pre-market approval application. Butterfly Medical’s device offers an alternative for men dissatisfied with medication but seeking to avoid invasive surgery, potentially reshaping global BPH care.

Jerusalem, 11 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli technology firm SuperCom has won a second electronic monitoring contract in Texas within weeks of entering the U.S. state. The Tel Aviv-based company said a juvenile probation agency selected SuperCom to replace its existing monitoring provider and deploy its GPS tracking solution and proprietary supervision platform. The agreement follows a recurring revenue model based on active daily units. The company is now active in 16 U.S. states, alongside continued international growth.

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Following the rising violence and crime in Arab society, President Isaac Herzog convened the heads of the Negev authorities for an emergency discussion.

The conference is taking place against the backdrop of the “New Order” police operation, which was born as part of the fight against violence and crime in Arab society, and it emphasizes significant enforcement and an increased police presence in Bedouin communities in the Negev.

The purpose of the conference is to jointly examine the solution to the issue of the lack of a sense of security for both Jewish and Arab residents in the Negev, and to hear the voices of elected officials in the Negev in all its forms.

“The situation in the Negev is a national emergency. It is impossible that since the beginning of January, 11 Arab citizens have been murdered in the State of Israel,” said Herzog. Stop and think about this number, 11 citizens! This is an unimaginable figure. This is a national disaster and a national challenge. The Arab citizens of Israel are entitled to live in complete security, just like their Jewish brothers and sisters. Israeli law must apply in all authorities, and it is our duty not only to establish it, but also to enforce it.”

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Approximately 750 military reservists are expected to participate in programs for artificial intelligence leaders in the high-tech industry organized by Israel’s Innovation Authority, Department for Demobilized and Reserve Soldiers at the Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Labor.

“This is a move aimed at strengthening reservists and discharged soldiers who played a central role in the national effort, reducing knowledge and experience gaps that arose following prolonged absence from work during the war, and training them to lead in the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence tools in research and development processes in organizations,” said the Ministry of Labor.

The move, in which six programs on the subject of artificial intelligence were selected, is intended to strengthen reservists and allow them to bridge knowledge gaps created by prolonged absence from work, especially in the rapidly developing fields of artificial intelligence.
Providing up-to-date and practical tools will allow reservists in core technological roles to lead innovative projects, streamline processes, and strengthen the resilience and productivity of Israeli high-tech.

It is also intended to reduce the employment concerns reported among experienced workers in light of the accelerated penetration of artificial intelligence tools into the labor market.

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has approved financial support and professional guidance totaling approximately 16.7 million Shekels ($5.2 million) to strengthen their preparedness for climate change for 11 Arab local authorities, including Rahat, Umm el-Fahm, Raineh, Arabeh, and Kasifa,.

This call will help authorities plan and plant trees and promote shading solutions as part of their preparation for the warming of urban spaces. Trees are essential green infrastructure that reduces heat loads, contributes to public health and improved quality of life, and stimulates local economic activity.

The funds will also be used for adding green roofs combined with photovoltaic panels.

“Climate change brings with it direct challenges to the daily lives of all residents of the State of Israel, extreme events such as floods and extreme heat waves, which are expected to worsen in the coming decades,” said the Ministry. “The support is intended to help authorities prepare for heat waves, deal with the urban heat island phenomenon, and reduce emissions. All of this will be done through shading and cooling of public spaces, promoting renewable energy infrastructure in buildings, establishing drainage infrastructure, and strengthening community resilience.”

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s State Attorney’s Office filed indictments on Thursday against senior members of the Abu Latif crime organization known as “6006.” They were filed against the crime group’s leader Nidal Abu Latif and 10 others.

The indictments came after the conclusion of a covert investigation conducted by the Israel Police together with the Haifa Income Tax Investigations, Haifa Customs, and the Authority for Prohibition of money laundering and Terror Financing.

They contain facts and evidence of offenses committed against “The Prince” – a businessman who fell into financial debts due to the Covid crisis to a father and son, owners of a tahini factory and residents of Nablus who turned to the Abu Latif organization to collect the debt. The Prince’s identity has not been revealed because he then served as an undercover agent and witness for the police.

After “The Prince” settled his debt with the Abu Latif organization, members of the crime organization continued to extort “The Prince” and his family for large sums of money and property, and subsequently exploited his business capabilities and forced him to carry out numerous business actions for the benefit of companies associated with the organization.

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora and the Fight against Anti-Semitism is calling on young men and women from all over the country to join a national service of “exceptional value” at the heart of its campaign to strengthen the connection between the State of Israel and world Jewry and in the global fight against anti-Semitism.

“Come do national service at the heart of efforts to strengthen the connection between Israel and world Jewry – with real impact, national responsibility and the opportunity to be part of a global effort,” said the Ministry in its public call.

What do they do in the service?

Volunteers take part in the core work of the office, which includes:

Helping to strengthen the connection between the State of Israel and Jewish communities around the world.

Joining the fight against anti-Semitism and the delegitimization of Israel.

Working with government agencies, Jewish organizations and international bodies.

Involvement in policy processes, advocacy, research, and promotion of initiatives in the international arena.

The ministry works to create strategic partnerships with Jewish communities, international organizations, and government ministries, and leads innovative initiatives in the public diplomatic arena. As part of the National Service, volunteers are integrated into daily activities that have a real impact – from the desks of the headquarters in Jerusalem to the international arena.

Jerusalem, 8 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog returned to Kibbutz Manara, located by the border with Lebanon, and re-inaugurated the Kindergarten there that suffered a direct hit from a Hezbollah missile. The visit came 13 months year after his visit to the kibbutz, which took place during the height of the war in December 2024.

The President said: “Michal and I were here during the war, in the most difficult days, and there is nothing more moving and joyful than seeing our settlement on the fence, on the border with Lebanon, slowly coming back to life and blossoming anew – here in Manara. To see the charming Kindergarten inaugurated and opened with these amazing children, the future generation of the State of Israel, from here the good news will come out – from Manara and from all over the north. Come and succeed.”