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Hostage families call for nationwide strike as Israel prepares to escalate war
By Tal Shalev and Dana Karni , CNN Israeli soldiers near the border with Gaza. Photo:/File via CNN Newsource Families of Israeli hostages kept captive in Gaza are calling for a nationwide general strike, in protest of the Israeli security cabinet's recent decision to expand the war and take over Gaza City. "We are shutting down the country to save the soldiers and the hostages," the relatives of the hostages in Tel Aviv said. They were joined by the October 7 Council, which represents bereaved families of soldiers who fell at the start of the war. Organisers said the initiative would start as a grassroots effort primarily through private companies and citizens who would strike on Sunday to halt the economy. Within hours, the October 7 Council said "hundreds" of companies said they would participate in the strike, as well as "thousands of citizens who have declared they will take the day off". Israel's largest worker union, known as the Histadrut, hasn't yet joined the strike. The families are expected to meet with Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David on Monday in a bid to convince him to join forces. Anat Angrest, mother of Matan, who is being held hostage in Gaza, appealed to the heads of the economic and labour industries, warning that "your silence is killing our children". Angrest said, "I know your hearts are with us and in pain - but that is not enough. Silence kills. That is why I am here today to ask for something I have avoided until now - to ask the heads of industry: you have the power." The Histadrut has already staged a general strike in support of the hostages' families last year. After the killing of six Israeli hostages by Hamas in September 2024, the union disrupted key sectors like transport, banking, healthcare, and joined widespread protests and demonstrations throughout the day. However, the Israeli government blasted their actions as political and moved to halt the strike through a labour court injunction. While the Histadrut has not commented publicly about the strike, Israeli opposition leaders have endorsed and embraced the initiative. Leader of the opposition Yair Lapid said, "The call by the families of the hostages for a general strike is justified and appropriate." The chairman of the Democrats party Yair Golan announced the party would join the strike and called "on all Israeli citizens - anyone who holds the values of life and mutual responsibility dear - to strike with us, to take to the streets, to resist and disrupt". The Israeli security cabinet decided on Friday to move forward with a controversial plan to expand the war and take over Gaza City. The plan has provoked harsh criticism from the families of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza, 20 of whom are presumed to be alive, warning that the new military move could endanger the living hostages and sentence them to death. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the escalation in a news conference on Sunday. "Contrary to false claims, this is the best way to end the war and the best way to end it speedily," he told reporters. Netanyahu described Gaza City and the central camps in the enclave as the "two remaining strongholds" of Hamas, which he insisted Israel had to attack to "finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas". - CNN
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ListenAI Licenses Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP, Bringing Seamless Wireless Connectivity to its Edge AI Portfolio
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced that ListenAI Technology (ListenAI), a pioneering leader in intelligent terminal system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, has licensed the Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP to enhance its portfolio of Edge AI processors. ListenAI's AI-based processors target a wide range of applications that use audio, voice and vision to enhance the user experience across automotive, home appliances, education and office, consumer electronics, and other fields. The rising demand for smarter, more connected devices in every aspect of our lives calls for cutting-edge wireless solutions. From voice-controlled appliances and intelligent wearables to automotive systems and IoT devices, edge AI applications increasingly require seamless connectivity. ListenAI has been at the forefront of innovation since its inception, focusing on the deep integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms with proprietary chip designs. ListenAI's adoption of Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 6 IP for their new Wi-Fi 6 SoC ensures that these devices can meet the performance, reliability, and power efficiency demands of today's interconnected world. "Working together with Ceva, the industry leader of IP for the smart edge, has enabled us to bring enhanced wireless connectivity to our edge AI portfolio, cost-effectively and efficiently," said Shao Zhiyong, Chief Technology Officer at ListenAI Technology. "This collaboration empowers us to deliver exceptional performance and seamless connectivity in our AI-driven products, setting a new standard for user experience in the rapidly evolving edge AI era." "We believe that robust and efficient wireless connectivity is essential for the performance of edge AI devices," said Tal Shalev, vice president and general manager of the wireless IoT business unit at Ceva. "Our Wi-Fi 6 IP enables ListenAI's edge AI portfolio to seamlessly connect, process, and respond in real time, empowering smarter interactions and delivering the reliability, speed, and efficiency demand from intelligent devices." The enhanced connectivity solutions developed through this partnership will expand ListenAI's product offerings, combining robust wireless capabilities with advanced AI-driven features. This integration addresses the growing need for intelligent devices to process data at the edge, reducing latency and ensuring reliable performance in applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to smart homes. About Ceva-Waves Wi-FiThe Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi IP family is a comprehensive suite of IPs and platforms for embedding Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) or 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) into SoC/ASSP. Together with the Ceva-Waves Bluetooth IP family – both Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth dual mode versions – the Wi-Fi IP family forms part of Ceva's popular and production-proven Ceva-Waves Wireless Connectivity portfolio. Each Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi solution incorporates PHY modem functions and MAC functions, including Full MAC software protocol stack. The IP is provided with an integration-ready processor and operating-system- agnostic platform, simplifying deployment in SoC/ASSP designs. An optimized Wi-Fi & Bluetooth coexistence interface with a Packet Traffic Arbiter is also available for smooth simultaneous operation. For more information, visit About ListenAIListenAI Technology is a high-tech enterprise specializing in providing intelligent terminal system on chip (SoC) chips, which can be widely used in home appliances, education and office, consumer electronics, smart car and other fields. Since its establishment, the company has been committed to deeply coupling cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms with independently leading chip designs, creating ultimate cost-effective single-chip solutions, and promoting the true arrival of the era of intelligent connectivity of all things. Learn more at About Ceva, Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today's most advanced smart edge products. From wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 18 billion of the world's most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks. Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market. Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™ Visit us at and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Logo: View original content: SOURCE Ceva, Inc.
