Israeli startups make global plans after key role in war

Published on February 3, 2025
The drone that tracked Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and filmed him as he lay dying, opens new tab in footage beamed around the world last October was made by Israeli startup Xtend, according to media reports, one of many such firms to get a boost from Israel's war needs.
Xtend's co-founder and CEO Aviv Shapira declined to comment on the unsourced reports, but told Reuters his company provides indoor drones to the Israeli army, which has looked beyond just major manufacturers for a cutting edge in its assault on Gaza that followed Hamas' deadly attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
 
 
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