On Sunday, Israel declared war and began implementing a siege of Gaza, cutting off access to power, food, water and fuel. At least 10% decided to take him up on that offer, he told CNBC, and he believes more will do so in the coming weeks. Even during war, much of Israel's tech community is still finding a way to push forward, according to Ben-Aroya and a handful of other members of the tech community CNBC spoke with. "Everyone is covering for each other," Ratzon told CNBC. Of digital bank One Zero's almost 450 employees — all based in Israel — about 10% were drafted for reserve duty, CEO Gal Bar Dea told CNBC.

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