In 2025, the top 10 global semiconductor equipment manufacturers achieved over $130 billion in revenue, with ASML leading at $37.2 billion. The rankings remained unchanged from 2024, with combined revenue from the top five making up 85% of the total.

Two Israeli residents were arrested in southern Tel Aviv on April 20 on suspicion of collaborating with Iran's intelligence agency, according to Israeli authorities.

Cato Networks has appointed Meital Koren, previously of CyberArk, as chief legal officer. This move coincides with the company's expansion plans and significant revenue growth, aiming to hire 140 employees in 2026.

Group 11's fifth fund achieved its first positive year in 2025 with $89 million in unrealized gains, boosting assets to $252.6 million. Despite a 28% return since launch, it underperformed compared to the Nasdaq. Founder Dovi Frances engages in AI policy discussions with Israeli leadership and Trump allies.

Gate News message, April 14 — The UK Government has withdrawn families of British staff from Tel Aviv as a precautionary measure amid escalating tensions in the region. In an official statement released Tuesday afternoon, authorities confirmed the move while noting that the UK Embassy continues to o

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on April 6 that it would carry out the “True Promise-4” Wave 98 offensive, striking targets including the container ship SDN7 and strategic centers in Tel Aviv and Haifa with cruise missiles. At the same time, the U.S. amphibious assault ship LHA7 was also attacked and withdrew.

On April 2, the crypto market broadly fell, with the RWA and Layer 1 sectors down 1.71% and 1.66%, respectively. Bitcoin fell 0.75% to $68,000, while Ethereum inched up 0.15%. The GameFi sector performed better, rising 0.71%. Most other sectors trended downward.

On March 27, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that it had launched drone attacks on Israeli bases in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport since last night, targeting to strike the preparation and support facilities of the Israeli military, which is expected to pose a sustained threat to its supply lines and combat capabilities.

An Israeli Air Force reservist major allegedly used confidential information to trade on Polymarket, involving last year’s war between Israel and Iran. He and an accomplice were charged with serious offenses and made $162,663 in profits. Case details became public after some court gag orders were lifted, but the defendants’ names were not disclosed.

Trump indicates that the Vice President and Secretary of State are leading negotiations with Iran, with Iran willing to accept sustainable proposals. A new round of escalation in conflict between Israel and Iran has occurred, with Iran unwilling to restart negotiations with Trump's envoy. U.S. Army soldiers are set to be deployed to the Middle East.