With a nation in mourning and under fire, Israeli civilians across the country have sprung into action: driving reserve troops to mobilization points in their own cars; collecting food and toiletries for soldiers; and donating essentials, clothes and toys for the traumatized residents of the south who have been evacuated.
Israel’s high-tech sector has also mobilized, with companies donating money, manpower and even ingenuity to help what has been a war effort since last Saturday morning. Here are just some of them:
Mobileye
Mobileye autonomous driving tech company said it is launching an aid program for victims of the conflict.
The company, which was purchased by Intel in 2017, said it is donating 5 million shekels (approx $1.2 million) to non-profit organizations providing aid to Israelis who have been evacuated from their homes close to Gaza.
“At this time of uncertainty, we choose action and support, and are doing everything in our power to assist the war effort and support the home front,” the company said.
“Mobileye expresses deep sorrow and shares in the grief of the families of those killed. We all hope that all the captives and those missing will return to their homes and their families, and wish for quiet days soon.”
Cyabra
Tel Aviv startup Cyabra, which uses proprietary AI to expose false information online, says it is working with Israeli organizations and journalists to uncover malicious actors on social media.
“Our mission at Cyabra has always been to fight those using social media for malicious intent [and] as an Israeli company, we are seeing these destructive forces on our doorstep,” said CEO Dan Brahmy in a statement released on Sunday.
“Over the last 24 hours, we have analyzed close to 1M posts, pictures, and videos in order to uncover over 70K fake profiles, controlled by the same murderous groups you are seeing on your TV screens for the purpose of spreading disinformation, or to gather sensitive details about their targets. We have shared our findings with the relevant media and security teams,” he said.
Cyabra also said that anyone who wishes to join their efforts can email the company at help@cyabra.com.
OurCrowd
OurCrowd, Israel’s most active startup crowdfunding platform, is also mobilizing support for various initiatives to help victims of the conflict.
The firm is raising money for the affected families and is organizing blood donations.
“Israel is now in a state of war. We do not know how long this situation, and the fighting, will continue,” said OurCrowd founder Jon Medved in a statement Monday.
“To defend itself, the Israeli army has mobilized many of its reserve units, including some OurCrowd employees and their family members,” he said.
“Unfortunately, we have prior experience with these kinds of situations, and as in the past we will continue to serve you from our many global offices.”
The company has invited anyone in need of assistance to reach out to them via their contact page or email to support@ourcrowd.com.
More Foods
Israeli startup More Foods, which uses pumpkin and sunflower seeds to create meat alternatives, will be donating its product to restaurants and caterers who are preparing food for the soldiers, hospitals and the residents in southern Israel.
“We at More Foods send our condolences to the families whose loved ones have been murdered, kidnapped and wounded,” the company said in a statement Monday
“We wish for this to end soon, and may we live in peace.”
More Foods also said that anyone who knows of caterers or restaurants wishing to receive a shipment of their product should contact them via eyal.shahar@more-foods.co.
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