Israel Daily News Podcast

In this episode of our new "Where's the Money?" series, Shanna Fuld sits down with Gavriel Ariel and Nir Hazut, Co-Founders of Nexus, to discuss why they believe now is the time to invest in Israel.Despite ongoing regional challenges, Israel's innovation ecosystem continues to produce groundbreaking startups in AI, defense technology, fintech, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. He’s how Nexus works on the ground — pool parties, weddings — you name it. They’re behind the scenes connecting promising early-stage Israeli startups with strategic investors around the world, helping entrepreneurs secure the funding and partnerships they need to grow internationally.In this interview, you'll learn:How Nexus identifies high-potential Israeli companiesThe challenges facing early-stage foundersThe importance of matching startups with the right investors—not just fundingSuccess stories from AI, drone technology, and fintech startupsWhy personal relationships drive Israel's entrepreneurial cultureHow business partnerships are strengthening international tiesFeaturing:• Shanna Fuld – Israel Daily News• Gavriel Ariel – Co-Founder, Nexus• Nir Hazut – Co-Founder, Nexus#Israel #StartupNation #InvestInIsrael #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a peace framework that could formally end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz—but major questions remain over Iran’s nuclear program and whether the deal leaves key capabilities intact. Israel says it will maintain security zones in Lebanon despite the emerging agreement, and the IDF has eliminated senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq, one of the terror group's most experienced operatives. Later in the show, political analyst Benyamin Moalem joins us to explain what this memorandum of understanding actually means, what comes next, and why Israeli officials remain deeply concerned. Plus! Israeli basketball prepares for a blockbuster championship as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv advance to the finals.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQIsrael Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠