Tech & Finance
Israeli tech, startups, markets, and the shekel economy.
Aviation Links, Palmo partner on €8.8m Greek vacation-apartment project
The Israeli companies plan to convert an existing hotel in the Greek resort town of Loutraki into 75 vacation apartments, with prices starting at €100,000
US Debt Crisis at Peak. Treasury Secretary and Super-Investor Offer Solutions
Over the weekend, Ray Dalio published the way to extricate the US from the debt crisis, and warned that soon it will be too late. Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is already implementing his…
Western intelligence tells The Telegraph that Russia is stepping up covert sabotage against European defence plants supplying Ukraine.
Moscow now recruits local criminals online and pays in cryptocurrency, staying below NATO's Article 5 line while keeping deniability. Recent
ChatGPT will launch the tool you really need in your conversations
Using ChatGPT for embarrassing medical questions or drafting resignation letters? • Code revealed in the Android app shows that soon you will be able to lock sensitive conversations behind a PIN code or fingerprint •…
YouTube raises price in Israel by 25% at once Go to editor
YouTube, following other major digital platforms, is raising the price of its Premium subscription in Israel. Starting next month, users will pay 29.90 shekels instead of the previous 23.90, meaning the price will jump by…
On the Way to Prison? The Trap in the Favorite Destination of Israelis | Adv. Sharon Nahari
The authorities overseas are no longer satisfied with the formal registration of companies, but are checking who really controls the money and assets. A special guide for the Israeli investor: How to legally deal with…
How Crypto is Changing the Israeli Underworld – and the War Against It
Behind the grenade and shooting attacks on Japenica branches that shook the country in recent weeks stands a conflict between two crime organizations – around a criminal cryptocurrency venture. And they are not alone: crypto…
Israelis to get visa-free entry to Colombia
Israel and Colombia scrap visa requirements beginning September 1, in the latest sign of rapidly warming ties between the two countries
Israel's New Shekels Will Demonetize Hamas
Under the pretext of canceling banknotes, Israel seeks to economically strangle Hamas. A spokesperson for the IDF stated that money held by residents of the Gaza Strip could lose all its value at any moment.…
Israeli Falafel Chain Collapses, BDS Activists Rush to Celebrate
While BDS activists rushed to claim the downfall as their own, legal documents reveal a grim picture of ownership disputes and severe financial entanglement.
Israeli High Schooler Wins Gold but Gets Disqualified Over National Flag at Computer Science Olympiad in Uzbekistan
Yotam Budnik, far left, with the Israeli flag draped over his shoulders at the award ceremony for the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics on Aug. 15, 2026. Photo: Screenshot An Israeli high school student was…
Treasury settles with Wisconsin company over Italian subsidiary’s sales to Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it had reached a $60,764 settlement with Wisconsin-based Rice Lake Weighing Systems over eight apparent violations of U.S. sanctions on Iran involving its Italian subsidiary, Dini Argeo.…
Israel’s enemies say it is anti-Christian. Jewish extremists are helping them make the case
One of the more damaging charges against Israel now circulating in the United States portrays the Jewish state as increasingly hostile to Christianity and Christians. The accusation has acquired considerable prominence in American media, where…
Saudi Arabia’s $55B gaming bet: why it bought EA
Saudi Arabia has bought football clubs, hosted some of the world’s biggest sporting events — and now, it’s taking its ambitions into the virtual world. A Saudi-led group has completed its 55-billion-dollar takeover of Electronic…
'Think before you type': Expert explains how Yahalomi case shows dangers of sharing all with an AI
Osher Cohen, a cyber specialist and the founder of Yo Secure, explained that most people are treating AI chatbots as search bars, but they share way more information and context
Amazon struggles to capture online retail foothold in Israel
In June, Chinese platforms AliExpress, Temu and Shein accounted for about 75% of Israelis’ online orders, while Amazon only had a 6% market share
Bill Gates' Dramatic Move – And the Intriguing Forecast on Wall Street
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust purchased shares of FedEx Freight for approximately $180 million. The acquisition was made just weeks after the company was spun off and became independent. While the market exerted…
Money Will Return to Gas Bills — Who Will Receive Payments from Supergas
Supergas Power has summarized the results of the first half of 2026 and simultaneously announced a settlement agreement that could bring household gas consumers compensations and benefits totaling more than 31 million shekels. This is…
The CIA Saved Steve Jobs – And History Is in Your Pocket
The strange connection we didn't know happened: In 1986, CIA agents approached Steve Jobs with a secret deal that gave NeXT, his company, critical financial oxygen – and helped pave the way for his comeback…
Bank Leumi files lawsuit against Meta over fake bank scams
Bank Leumi sues Meta for NIS 26.6 million, alleging Facebook and Instagram allowed fraudulent ads impersonating the bank and targeting customers
Haifa Innovates with Smart Crosswalks
Haifa is implementing an innovative system of "smart" crosswalks that automatically detects pedestrians using cameras, eliminating the need to press a button to get a green light. This device, tested for two years and validated…
The shekel weakens against foreign currencies
The representative dollar jumps 1.22% and its rate is set at 2.986 shekels. The representative euro jumps 1.11% and closes at a representative rate of 3.457 shekels.
Trump 'low-keying' talks with Iran, opts for economic pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled on Sunday that he is prepared to let economic pressure on Iran build rather than order a renewed military offensive. “We are low-keying it,” Trump said during a brief phone…
Israeli artificial intelligence-based start-up acquired for millions by British holding company
The start-up, Dondy, creates AI agents which manage customer interactions for businesses, including sales, marketing, and customer service
Amid the concluded control struggle: Novolog appoints new CEO
The Pozis family is beginning to reshape Novolog: after the replacement of the board of directors and the departure of the CEO and CFO of the logistics and healthcare services company, Zeev Manzor has been…
Worrying? The loophole that brings expired credit cards back to life
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst succeeded in making payments using expired credit cards after finding a vulnerability in the way contactless transactions are conducted. Using two smartphones, it is possible to change the…
Gasoline in Israel may sharply rise in price — a new crisis is brewing
Israeli motorists may face a new rise in gasoline prices if disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continue. The oil market is increasingly reacting not to the reduction in exports from Iran itself,…
Traffic Jams About to Disappear? Smart Traffic Lights That Could Save You Two Weeks a Year
Netivei Israel has already deployed about 170 adaptive traffic lights based on artificial intelligence on intercity roads, and the company reports an average savings of about 25 seconds per vehicle and about 400 vehicle-hours per…
Netanyahu launches national AI program: ‘Israel will be a global power’
In announcing AI program, PM Netanyahu says: “The future is not waiting for us; we are creating it."
Due to Impersonating Ads: Bank Leumi Sues Meta for NIS 26.6 Million
Bank Leumi is suing Meta for NIS 26.6 million, claiming it allowed the publication of phishing ads that impersonated the bank and led to customer fraud. According to the bank, Meta ignored clear warning signs,…
Israel’s economic resilience: Growth and investment despite years of war - opinion
With the wars, it is easy to forget there are thousands of other things going on simultaneously in Israel that are positive, worthy of praise, and even a cause for amazement.
What will the dual-listed stocks do tomorrow, and what is expected in the most important reports in the markets?
The risk level in the world is rising, and in Israel the trend joins renewed tensions on several fronts • Government bond yields are approaching dangerous levels • The bar of expectations for Nvidia reports…
Bitcoin surges and traders who bet against it lost $1.25 billion
The leading cryptocurrency surged past the $75,000 threshold and led to an unusual wave of gains in the market • In the background: intervention by the US Treasury in the bond market and a meeting…
Israel's Interest Rate: Should New Cuts Be Expected in September?
Bank of Israel Governor Professor Amir Yaron has issued a forecast regarding the country's economic situation. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, he stated that in the coming months, inflation in Israel will rise from…
Eight AI Agents Launched an Attack: How Taiwan's Government Systems Were Breached
Hackers suspected of ties to the Chinese government deployed autonomous AI agents that breached governmental systems in Taiwan. The agents located vulnerabilities and exfiltrated approximately 2,500 sensitive records, until the Israeli company Dream identified the…
Podcast: The smart way to invest a lump sum you don’t need yet
Before you chase dividends, crypto, or hot stocks, make sure your money has a clear purpose
Mizrahi Tefahot: Net profit of 1.43 billion shekels in the second quarter
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank concluded the second quarter of 2026 with a net profit of 1.43 billion shekels, a decrease of 2% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The return on equity stood at 16%.…
AI will be more important than nuclear capabilities, Bennett tells B'Yachad security conference
"Artificial intelligence is the next arms race of superpowers, and despite the current government's lag in the last four years, we will not let Israel fall behind," he stated
Tel Aviv Cinerama to make way for office towers, homes
The tender has been issued by the municipality for 481 homes and 110,000 square meters of office and other space
Google's $120 billion deal boosts Marvell stock
Shares of chipmaker Marvell jumped about 10% following the expansion of cooperation with Google. The agreement includes an option to purchase shares worth $12.2 billion. Full exercise of the option is conditional on Google purchasing…
Apple Sharply Cuts iPhone Prices in Israel — Which Models Got Cheaper
Good news for Apple fans in Israel: the tech giant has instructed official importers in the country, including iDigital, KSP, Mahsanei Hashmal, and iStore, to immediately reduce prices on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17…
Following Global Demand for Munitions: Elbit's Order Backlog Soars to New Record
Elbit Systems reports revenues of $2.3 billion and a net profit of $173.6 million according to US-GAAP in the first half of 2026. The company's President and CEO: "Double-digit growth in sales, order backlog, and…
Report: Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli Descartes for about $6 billion
The artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, which stands behind the Claude model and the Claude Code development tools, is conducting advanced negotiations to acquire the Israeli AI startup Descartes for about $6 billion. This was reported…
Netanyahu government launches AI plan amid doubts over budget, infrastructure- analysis
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
Apartments sold and rented
A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Jerusalem, Givatayim, Holon, Nahariya, Nesher and Sderot
The Price of Chaos: The Massive Damage Caused to the Israeli Economy by the Shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport
The Ministry of Finance estimates that the shutdown of Ben Gurion Airport caused damage of 25-30 million shekels to the economy. The Finance Ministry points to the dependence on a single operator, the limited capacity,…
A Scam Crossing Continents — Thousands of Victims and an Israeli Trail
Roger, an Australian citizen awaiting surgery, found himself in a desperate situation after investing about 125,000 dollars in The FBTC investment platform and encountering problems when trying to withdraw his money. "You are holding all…
The old rule is broken: Not every government bond is a solid investment
Inflation, large deficits, and growing financing needs are pushing governments to raise debt at higher interest rates. In this situation, even government bonds can drop sharply - and sometimes corporate bonds of strong companies offer…
The representative dollar rate was set at 2.991 shekels
The dollar weakened by 0.466% and its representative rate closed at 2.991 shekels. The euro fell by 0.485% and its rate was set at 3.45 shekels.
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen takes on new role at Japanese investment firm
Even before Cohen joined SoftBank, it had made a number of investments in Israel - some of them successful - including in Lemonade and eToro
"Routine Standard Deviation": Azorim Reports 15 Cancelled Transactions in First Half
Despite a drop of about 33% in apartment sales in the first half of the year, Azorim reports a certain recovery after the balance sheet date, an increase in the average apartment price and an…
Nearly a Trillion Dollars: The AI Giant Preparing for a Mega IPO
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed a confidential prospectus for an IPO at a valuation of $965 billion. The company shows a 600% surge in annualized revenue run rate. Major partners Amazon and SpaceX…
Israelis Massively Switching to Elite Supercars – Statistics
In Israel's Central District, nearly 39% of all electric vehicles registered in the country are currently concentrated — approximately 98,539 cars. These figures became available thanks to the new analytical database govil.ai, which processes arrays…
The International earned NIS 583 million in the quarter
The International Bank publishes its financial results and reports a quarterly profit of NIS 583 million. At the same time, the bank announced that it will distribute a dividend of NIS 558 million to its…
IDF Unit 8200 Alumni Association uses network to drive Israeli innovation, start-ups
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
US couple buys Golan Heights house for NIS 6m
The 248 square meter house in Katzrin has fetched a record price for a home on the Golan Heights
Google Launches Feature That Will Wean You Off TikTok – But There's a Catch
Find yourself opening Instagram without noticing? • Google introduces Pause Point, a new feature in Android 17 that will stop you for 10 seconds before entering distracting apps • But for now, this long-awaited capability…
Gett goes abroad — what will change for Israelis
The company Gett is expanding its operations and launching a new service that will allow Israeli users to order rides and transportation services abroad directly through the familiar app. The new service works thanks to…
Bank Hapoalim: Net Profit of Approximately NIS 2.5 Billion in the Second Quarter
Bank Hapoalim published its results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of approximately NIS 2.5 billion and a return on equity of 15%. Since the beginning of the year, the credit…
Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits
The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce
