Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram, as lan...
Wednesday, August 19,2026,11:02
A bipartisan group of 29 US states is suing Meta, seeking potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties and changes to how Meta does business. .. read more..
Netanyahu government launches AI plan amid doubts over budget, infrastructure...
Wednesday, August 19,2026,09:58
Last Wednesday, the National AI Directorate shifted into high gear and presented details of the plan at a special press conference conducted by Askal in its new offices in a flashy Ramat Gan building .. read more..
Demand for AI skills surges in nontech jobs as high tech layoffs persist
Wednesday, August 19,2026,09:34
AI is reshaping more than workers' digital skills; technological advances are transforming entire professions and changing the skills and roles employers seek. .. read more..
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen takes on new role at Japanese investment firm
Wednesday, August 19,2026,09:18
Even before Cohen joined SoftBank, it had made a number of investments in Israel - some of them successful - including in Lemonade and eToro. .. read more..
Munich Re buys Israeli insurtech co At-Bay for $575m
Wednesday, August 19,2026,08:46
At-Bay operates an insurtech cybersecurity development center in Israel and markets cybersecurity and data security insurance products in the US. .. read more..
When Trump shuts off the tap: The quiet economic blow heading toward Israel
Wednesday, August 19,2026,08:03
As American anger shifts toward aid and gas prices, Dr. Eli Cook warns: Removing US backing leaves Israel's economy completely exposed. .. read more..
Jerusalem light rail Green Line to launch Friday
Tuesday, August 18,2026,18:50
There will be 12 new stations as well as the existing Turim Station where the Green Line will connect with the existing Red Line. .. read more..
Israel Plus: Israeli content is ready for its global moment
Tuesday, August 18,2026,17:48
As audiences embrace stories from beyond their borders, Israel Plus is opening Israeli culture, creativity and entertainment to the world - now in English. .. read more..
Israel’s fast rising average wage is misleading
Tuesday, August 18,2026,15:31
The average wage has risen 7% over the past year but lower participation of young people in the workforce is pushing up the average, some experts say. .. read more..
Mekorot reports higher 2nd quarter profit, but regulatory changes weigh on 20...
Tuesday, August 18,2026,15:30
National water company posts NIS 243 million net profit in Q2, while regulatory changes led to a further NIS 83 million decline in the value of its assets during the first half of the year .. read more..
Israir gets US Transport Dept. approval to sell tickets, aims for New York fl...
Tuesday, August 18,2026,12:20
"As soon as the FAA authorizes Israir to fly to New York... Israir will immediately start operating the flights, and, as a result, start selling tickets," the airline stated. .. read more..
Authorities to clamp down on dubious disabled parking permits
Tuesday, August 18,2026,12:03
There has been a jump of 322% in a decade in the number of permits issued, while the rate of those eligible for general disability allowances has increased by only 46%. .. read more..
Brain drain: Israel abandons Israelis abroad
Tuesday, August 18,2026,10:35
A Knesset report reveals a plunge in US returnees, harsh health penalties, and ministry opposition to equal benefits, pushing top talent away. .. read more..
Ondas buys Aran’s defense activities for NIS 100m
Tuesday, August 18,2026,09:59
Two weeks after appointing former Mossad boss David Barnea as chairman, Ondas is continuing its spending spree in Israel. .. read more..
Israel’s elderly employment rate among OECD’s highest
Tuesday, August 18,2026,06:35
According to data from the Shoresh Institute, about 28% of men and about 15% of women over the age of 65 continue to work. .. read more..
SoftBank rewards Yossi Cohen with enhanced role
Tuesday, August 18,2026,05:41
The former Mossad chief has become a strategic advisor in the Japanese investment giant, bringing him closer to founder and CEO Masayoshi Son. .. read more..
Anthropic nears $6 billion deal for Israeli AI startup Decart, creating new b...
Tuesday, August 18,2026,05:06
Decart's shareholders believe they can produce a higher return from shares of a company like Anthropic, which is planning to launch the largest IPO in history, at a company valuation of $2 trillion. .. read more..
Tech Talk: TAU launches one of world’s first Deep-Tech MBAs as science reshap...
Monday, August 17,2026,21:32
As more Israeli startups emerge from laboratories, a new Tel Aviv University MBA aims to help scientists turn complex research into global companies. .. read more..
Doubled in one month: The trend shaking up the stock market
Monday, August 17,2026,17:05
Tokenized stock holders doubled to 1.3 million as trading volume soared to billions, as crypto platforms race to disrupt Wall Street's old infrastructure. .. read more..
Castro teams with Renuar on Anta Israel franchise
Monday, August 17,2026,14:43
Castro will hold 51% of the subsidiary that will operate Anta Israel, Renuar will hold 39%, and Israel Chen will hold 10% and be appointed CEO. .. read more..
US tourists slowly returning to Israel
Monday, August 17,2026,13:50
“The Wall Street Journal” has reported the sluggish recovery in an article entitled “A trickle of Americans is returning to Israel.” .. read more..
Shekel shakes off recent weakness against dollar
Monday, August 17,2026,12:55
The Israeli currency has strengthened by 2.5% against the US dollar over the past month. .. read more..
Home price gap widens between Tel Aviv and rest of Israel
Monday, August 17,2026,11:51
Average home prices in Tel Aviv are far higher than even nearby affluent cities like Ramat Gan and Herzliya. .. read more..
The next generation of financial services will be built with AI, not replaced...
Monday, August 17,2026,11:21
At Phoenix Financial, we see AI as a thought partner that can expand human judgment, accelerate decisions and help employees create better outcomes across insurance, credit, investments and beyond .. read more..
Microsoft appoints Nati Amsterdam Israel general manager
Monday, August 17,2026,10:54
Amsterdam was country director of Nvidia Israel for a decade. The role at Microsoft will be a challenging one. .. read more..
From Haredi cities to the Sharon: Where was the sharpest spike in job seekers...
Monday, August 17,2026,10:53
A 24.4% surge in Haredi job seekers and summer teacher layoffs drove up July unemployment, alongside ongoing growth in higher socioeconomic clusters. .. read more..
Maytronics share price soars as FIMI mulls investment
Monday, August 17,2026,10:00
Pool cleaning robots company Maytronics, whose share price has slumped in recent years, says it has had "initial contact only" with private equity firm FIMI. .. read more..
Regulator takes aim at life insurance marketing ploy
Monday, August 17,2026,09:02
The Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority proposes to make insurance companies maintain discounts offered to attract customers over the whole policy period. .. read more..
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank posts flat second quarter profit
Monday, August 17,2026,07:18
Annualized RoE was 16% in the quarter. The bank has declared a NIS 714 million dividend. .. read more..
IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, st...
Monday, August 17,2026,05:13
The event comes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping the technology sector and forcing companies and professionals to adapt to new realities. .. read more..
Anthropic acquisition to make Decart founders billionaires
Sunday, August 16,2026,18:03
Decart founders Dean and Orian Leitersdorf and Moshe Shalev still own 64% of the AI startup, which Anthropic is expected to buy for $6 billion. .. read more..
Melisron plans mall in Jerusalem to rival Azrieli
Sunday, August 16,2026,16:36
The Ofer family owned shopping mall giant has bought land for a 35,000 square meter mall. .. read more..
Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow
Sunday, August 16,2026,14:39
IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt. .. read more..
ZIM jumps with good results seen but sale uncertain
Sunday, August 16,2026,13:46
The State of Israel, which has a golden share in ZIM could scupper the $4.2 billion sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI with many government ministries have already expressed opposition to the deal. .. read more..
Senior US Rabbi moves to Israel, chooses home in Jerusalem’s Givat Hamatos
Sunday, August 16,2026,12:32
Rabbi Kalman Topp, former head of Beverly Hills' Beth Jacob, joins a growing wave of US Olim establishing a new Anglo-Zionist enclave in the capital's emerging neighborhood. .. read more..
Apartments sold and rented
Sunday, August 16,2026,11:18
A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Beit Shemesh, Ness Ziona, Lod, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Motzkin and Beersheva. .. read more..
Israel’s economy grew at 15.4% in Q2
Sunday, August 16,2026,10:18
The unexpectedly high GDP growth followed a contraction in the first quarter due to the Iran war. .. read more..
Home deal cancellations proliferate in Israel
Sunday, August 16,2026,10:02
37,000 deals were canceled in the first half of 2026, as buyers who bought homes on paper could not pay on completion, with some hit by stiff penalties. .. read more..
After share price plummets, analyst upgrades Nayax
Sunday, August 16,2026,09:18
KBW analyst Sanjay Sakhrani raised his rating to “Outperform” and sees upside of 48%. .. read more..
US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with...
Sunday, August 16,2026,08:26
Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing. .. read more..
Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through followi...
Friday, August 14,2026,17:59
Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road. .. read more..
Your Taxes: Is a hotel a real estate play in Israel?
Friday, August 14,2026,17:59
Israeli real estate purchases can face up to 10% purchase tax, with anti-avoidance rules also taxing shares in entities whose assets are primarily Israeli property. .. read more..
Israel's inflation rate falls to 1.5%
Friday, August 14,2026,13:16
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.3% in July, in line with market estimates. Home prices rose 0.1% from April-May to May-June. .. read more..
Your personal data is for sale. Privacy Bee earned PCMag's first perfect scor...
Friday, August 14,2026,11:30
PCMag names Privacy Bee the first data removal service to earn a perfect 5-star rating, citing its industry-leading broker coverage and ongoing removal efforts. .. read more..
Leumi posts record Q2 profit of NIS 2.83 billion
Friday, August 14,2026,07:55
Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute. .. read more..
El Al cancels new Hanoi route
Thursday, August 13,2026,17:25
The airline said that after it had invested huge resources, it was refused security clearance to operate the route. .. read more..
The solution for Israel's jammed roads: smart traffic lights
Thursday, August 13,2026,17:01
Netivei Israel is introducing traffic lights that adapt to traffic conditions in real time, saving drivers hours and the economy millions. .. read more..
As Israelis flock overseas, Israel's hoteliers remain pessimistic
Thursday, August 13,2026,14:56
1.3 million Israelis traveled abroad in July, while incoming tourism was sharply down. .. read more..
The redemption test: Which travel credit card actually gets you on a flight?
Thursday, August 13,2026,14:10
FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year. .. read more..
Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigat...
Thursday, August 13,2026,12:06
As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future. .. read more..