TOBIAS HOLCMAN

Tobias Holcman is a writer and editor on The Jerusalem Post breaking news desk. He is an Argentinian journalist with a degree in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Palermo, Buenos Aires. In 2023, he moved to Israel and volunteered for the military service, which he completed in 2025.

Mossos d'Esquadra police officers stand on the stage as they attend a press conference.

Barcelona police arrest Chinese businessman for financing Hamas through his beauty shop

Don Lemon attends the premiere of the fourth season of the TV show "The Morning Show" in New York City, US, September 9, 2025.

FBI arrests former CNN anchor Don Lemon in investigation over anti-ICE church protest

Tesla will halt production of the Model X and Model S, two of their most popular models.

Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026


Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025

Since October 7, Israel's mental health startup sector has been growing non-stop, showing the need for a nationwide plan to address the mental health crisis in the country.

Mental health [illustrative]

Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history

With the move, Apple aims to improve its access to AI technology, which has suffered recent setbacks, especially after several delays in deploying Apple Intelligence's full announced capabilities.

 A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, US, April 14, 2023. Uploaded on 31/5/2024

US imposes visa restrictions on three Haitian officials linked to gangs

The US State Department restricts visas for three Haitian officials accused of empowering terrorist gangs, destabilizing the country.

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council members Leslie Voltaire, January 23, 2026; illustrative.

World has three years to prepare for quantum threat, experts warn at Cyberweek

“Organizations take about five to ten years to cross the chasm to become what is called quantum safe. And with estimates that quantum computing is coming in three years," expert Ben Volkow said.

Portrait of a female researcher standing before a quantum computer. (Ilustrative)

‘Harvest now, decrypt later’: Why quantum encryption matters for Israel’s security

“Countries and organizations face continuous attacks from state actors and advanced groups, including actors in Iran collecting data today to decrypt in the future,” said expert Tal Inbar.

 Computational chip (Illustrative)

Herzog announces visit to Australia, will meet Australian Jews, political leaders during trip

President Isaac Herzog will be traveling to Australia from February 8 to February 12, where he will meet with Jewish leaders, victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, and Australian politicians.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Holocaust survivor gives speech in Hebrew for first time in history at UNGA Holocaust Remembrance

"For the first time, a testimony was heard here in Hebrew. Silence in the face of anti-Semitism is a moral failure," said UN ambassador Danny Danon.

Holocaust survivor Sarah Weinstein speaks at the UN General Assembly.

Former CIA chief tech officer warns: ‘AI needs security now to avoid the Internet's fate’

“We can't build artificial intelligence (AI) with the same mistakes with which we created the Internet,” former CIA chief tech officer Bob Flores said at the Tel Aviv Cyberweek on Tuesday.

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.

Cybersecurity startup developing rapid-response fraud detection secures $37 million Series A round

Memcyco is a company focused on digital risk protection and fraud management. It has a key differential by leveraging both defensive and offensive mechanisms to detect attacks.

Memcyco announced that it has secured $37 million in Series A funding.

Israel to seek new 10-year security deal with Trump administration, FT reports

Israel is preparing talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement, seeking to extend US military support while planning for a future without billions in American grants.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.