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Mandi Kogosowski

Journalist and content editor for Israel Defense / Cybertech website in both English and Hebrew. Work focuses mainly on the social, (geo)political and ethical aspects of cyber, AI, and big-tech. Graduate of The American University of Paris (BA), The University of Edinburgh (MSc), and Tel Aviv University (PGDip). For tips, story ideas or just to say hi, please contact via Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandi-kogosowski-1a673bab/

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Ciao Roma! That’s a wrap for Cybertech Europe 2022

The two-day event that gathered cyber experts & policy makers from around the world has come to a close. Check out some of its highlights

Mandi Kogosowski | 12/05/2022

Mourners paying tribute to terror victims in Tel Aviv, at the location of the attack which claimed three lives last month. Photo: DPA / Picture Alliance via REUTERS

Israel fights war of online incitement

A new study reviews how Palestinian terrorist groups have been using social media as platforms calling for more terror attacks

Mandi Kogosowski | 10/05/2022

Photo by Samantha Zucchi

This morning: Cybertech Europe kicks off in Rome

Global Industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and dignitaries gather for the must-attend cyber conference of the year

Mandi Kogosowski | 10/05/2022

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett. Photo: GPO / Haim Zach

Israeli PM vows to crack down on terror

“The supreme mission of the Government of Israel is to restore personal security to the citizens of Israel” said Bennett

Mandi Kogosowski | 9/05/2022

Security forces following the deadly attack in Elad on Thursday. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Elad terrorists apprehended after three days

The latest in the string of terror attacks took the lives of three men on Thursday evening, as Israel was celebrating its 74th Independence Day

Mandi Kogosowski | 8/05/2022

Palestinians protesting at Temple Mount following clashes with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem's Old City, April 15, 2022. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Diplomatic crisis with Jordan as Jerusalem unrest continues

Jordanian PM said he “praises every Palestinian who throws rocks”. Bennett calls on “responsible partners” to lower the flames and fight against fake news. UNSC to convene today

Mandi Kogosowski | 19/04/2022

Clashes at the Temple Mount compound, Friday. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Temple Mount Powder Keg: Ra’am freezes coalition, parliament membership

The latest round of clashes began this past Friday – Passover eve, which coincided with the second Friday of Ramadan

Mandi Kogosowski | 18/04/2022

Israeli police forensic expert works at the scene of a the fatal shooting attack on a street in Bnei Brak, Israel, March 29, 2022. REUTERS/Nir Elias

Israel: five murdered in third terror attack within one week

Last night’s attack in Bnei Brak, near Tel Aviv, brings the number of terror victims this week alone to 11

Mandi Kogosowski | 30/03/2022

Foreign Ministers of Israel, US, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt delivering statements to the press, yesterday. Screenshot from Yair Lapid’s official Twitter account / GPO

Negev Summit to become permanent summit

The historic gathering in Israel of the foreign ministers of Israel, the US, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt and Morocco came to a close yesterday, marred by terrorist attack the previous night

Mandi Kogosowski | 29/03/2022

From left: Shirel Abukarat and Yezen Falah. Photos courtesy families

Two 19-year-olds killed in terror attack in Hadera, Israel

Terrorists identified as Arab-Israeli citizens and ISIS supporters. PM Bennett: “I call on citizens to continue being alert. Together we will defeat this enemy as well"

Mandi Kogosowski | 28/03/2022