Even at the height of an ongoing war, Israeli high-tech proves itself resilient to turbulence, steadfast in the face of historic crises – standing as an anchor at the center of the economy • From defense tech and fintech to quantum computing, cybersecurity and AI – Forbes Israel presents: These are the innovative and promising startups selected for the Next Billion Dollar Startups list for 2025

In an attack based on high-quality intelligence gathered over many years, military and nuclear infrastructure in Iran were targeted, and Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior military officials were eliminated. The new direct confrontation positions Israel against Iran itself for the first time in decades, after years of warfare through proxies.