Business & Finance
משתיקי הקול החדשים של IWI
Israel’s Uzi maker unveils new 3D-printed silencers already in use by IDF special forces
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), developer of the iconic Uzi and Negev light machine gun, revealed a new line of 3D-printed silencers designed after lessons from war to reduce muzzle flash and noise that could expose troops in combat
Navit Zomer | 08:05 | 11.11.25
תיעוד מפעילות חטיבת הנח"ל במרחב הקו הצהוב
Finance Ministry freezes nonessential Defense Ministry spending amid budget clash
Treasury halts new contracts after Defense Ministry exceeds 2025 budget, prompting sharp criticism as military braces for possible fighting with Hezbollah, Iran or renewed combat in Gaza
Yossi Yehoshua | 18:28 | 11.06.25
Left to right: Malanta Head of Engineering Guy Ben Arie, CPO Yossi Dantes, CBO Tal Kandel and CEO Kobi Ben Naim
Cybersecurity startup Malanta emerges from stealth with $10M to stop AI-driven attacks before they begin
Founded by CyberArk veterans, Israeli firm introduces pre-attack prevention platform that targets early threat signals and adversary infrastructure; National Cyber Directorate among first users of its predictive cyber defense technology
ynet Global | 18:40 | 11.05.25
טיל חץ. צריך לחדש מלאים
Elta Systems may merge with parent company Israel Aerospace Industries ahead of planned IPO
Government Companies Authority believes turning Elta into an internal division of IAI would improve efficiency, streamline operations, and save tens of millions of shekels annually in headquarters costs
Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 09:58 | 11.05.25
Carbyne
Axon to buy Israeli emergency communications firm Carbyne for $625 Million
The Arizona-based firm said the acquisition will expand its ability to manage every stage of emergency response, from the initial 911 call to investigation and case resolution
ynet | 09:25 | 11.05.25
Israeli court upholds will cutting out son, despite French law challenge
Petah Tikva court enforces French-Israeli man's 2010 will that excluded his only son from inheriting assets in Israel, ruling that the deceased clearly intended for Israeli law to govern his estate, allowing full testamentary freedom
Attorney Mia Rachel Arbel | 14:52 | 11.04.25
סקימס
Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS to launch stores across Israel
The celebrity-founded shapewear brand will open its first official stores in Israel in partnership with Irani Corp, with sales beginning online Nov. 10, as it takes on a competitive local lingerie market
Meirav Crystal | 12:23 | 11.04.25
דיזנגוף סנטר
'Chaotic, magical and uniquely Tel Aviv': welcome to Israel's most bizarre mall
After seven years as Dizengoff Center’s marketing VP, Alex Kaplan reveals the secrets of Tel Aviv’s most eccentric mall, where giant brands meet magic shops, 100 owners run the place and sustainability thrives amid war, protests and traffic woes
Meirav Crystal | 09:56 | 11.04.25
The Jewish Agency and Class Action Foundation
Jewish Agency unveils $18M aid fund for IDF reservists’ families
The program offers up to 20,000 shekels to businesses owned by spouses of IDF reservists affected by the war, reflecting global Jewish unity and support for Israel’s defenders
ynet | 02:29 | 11.04.25
כלכליסט הייטק אילוסטרציה
The year of the secondary: How private liquidity became a key tool in high-tech
The defining trend of 2025: Once rare and investor-driven, secondary share sales are now a central feature of high-tech finance, helping startups retain talent, refresh cap tables and hedge risk amid market uncertainty
Moran Chmasi | 18:29 | 11.03.25
תוואי צינור הגז מאסדות כריש ותנין לקפריסין
Israel and Cyprus move forward with new gas pipeline deal amid regional energy shifts
The company operating Israel’s natural gas reservoirs — Karish, Tanin, and Katlan — has signed an MOU with Cyprus-based Cyfield Group to supply natural gas to Cyprus.; agreement and project are subject to approval by the governments of Cyprus and Israel.
Itamar Eichner, Gad Lior | 05:35 | 11.03.25
מכשיר פלסאנמור
Israeli at-home ultrasound tech firm Pulsenmore soars 33% after winning FDA approval
Tel Aviv-based Pulsenmore, developer of the world’s first home ultrasound device for pregnant women, surged 33% after receiving FDA clearance to market its product, paving the way for entry into the American market
Navit Zomer | 16:20 | 11.02.25
בנק ישראל
Pressure mounts on Israel's central bank to cut interest rates
With the US and Europe easing monetary policy, Israeli officials and business leaders urge the Bank of Israel to lower its 4.5% rate after nearly two years of inaction, warning that high borrowing costs are stifling growth
Gad Lior | 09:24 | 11.02.25
מיאמי
Mini-Israel: How Miami became home to hundreds of thousands of Israelis
The Israeli community in Miami has been growing rapidly in recent years; Florida has become an increasingly attractive destination for many young Israelis seeking quality of life, warm weather and a Hebrew-speaking community: 'The cost of living here is manageable'
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 02:45 | 11.01.25
Zaied Zaied
The Arab entrepreneur whose dress empire draws ultra-Orthodox women: 'They said I was crazy'
Zaied Zaied invested 12 million shekels in his T&E fashion complex in Shefa-Amr, selling only dresses. His boutique has become a weekend phenomenon, drawing thousands of Jewish and Arab women from across Israel — from the periphery to the elite.
Yael Walzer | 17:41 | 10.31.25
Google shines
Google shines as Meta and Microsoft stumble in latest earnings round
Alphabet soared on strong cloud and ad revenue, while Meta and Microsoft fell after higher spending and one-time charges; Apple and Amazon now in focus, as Big Tech’s weight steers Wall Street’s next move
Dennis Bihler | 07:47 | 10.30.25
מנכ"ל OpenAI, סם אלטמן
OpenAI lays groundwork for potential $1 Trillion IPO
The IPO preparations signal a new urgency within the ChatGPT maker to tap public markets after completing a complex restructuring that reduced its reliance on Microsoft
Reuters | 02:34 | 10.30.25
מערכת הגנה מבוססת לייזר
Israeli laser test succeeds, sending Solrom stock soaring over 30% on Tel Aviv exchange
Shares of Israeli defense tech firm jump more than 30% after company reported successful IDF test of its QCL laser-based long-range target-marking system, with talks underway for the first military order following breakthrough
Navit Zomer | 15:28 | 10.29.25
גלידת בן אנד ג'ריס
‘Palestine’ flavor blocked by Ben & Jerry’s parent company — co-founder vows to make it himself
Ben Cohen, Jewish co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s and longtime activist, says Unilever prevented him from launching a 'Palestine' flavor to express solidarity with Palestinians; so he’s creating it independently with help from fans online
News Agencies | 12:38 | 10.29.25
Nvidia
Nvidia's stock surges to all-time high, reaching $5 trillion market cap after hours
Nvidia became the first company in history to hit a $5 trillion valuation after unveiling major AI partnerships with Eli Lilly, Palantir, Samsung, Uber, and Joby Aviation, plus a $1 billion Nokia investment and new US supercomputer projects
Dennis Bihler | 09:16 | 10.29.25
רפואה ובינה מלאכותית
Wild Moose emerges from stealth with $7M to transform incident response with AI
Backed by Y Combinator, iAngels and tech veterans, the Israeli-founded platform uses AI to automate root cause analysis and cut resolution times by up to 80% for customers including Wix, GoFundMe and Redis
ynet Global | 16:55 | 10.28.25
Ashdod Port
Ashdod Port launches NIS 1.5 billion infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity and resilience
Investment includes electric cranes, expanded container yards, and energy systems aimed at modernizing operations and securing Israel’s maritime supply chain against future challenges
ynet Global | 06:00 | 10.28.25
מכולות. אילוסטרציה
Proposed $1.25 billion postwar economic plan to revive Israeli industry and boost exports after war
Exclusive: In a plan submitted to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Manufacturers Association and the Export Institute propose a national strategy to double Israel’s exports within five years, restore its global economic standing, and reverse industrial decline
Gad Lior | 23:11 | 10.27.25
נתב"ג, בוקר דליל מאוד
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport to undergo major Terminal 3 expansion in $83 million upgrade
Oron Holdings and Investments won a $83 million tender to expand and modernize Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, adding new passenger areas, commercial space and a dedicated entry terminal for bus arrivals over 30 months
Ori Hodi | 19:30 | 10.27.25
רחפן שמיועד לצבא אוקראינה במפעל של Fire Point
How a Ukrainian casting agency became a drone powerhouse striking deep inside Russia
Once a film casting agency, Ukraine’s Fire Point reinvented itself to produce drones responsible for 60% of attacks deep inside Russia; But allegations of corruption and favoritism now shadow its meteoric rise
News Agencies | 16:34 | 10.27.25
מהגרי עבודה באתר בניה
Israel’s war-driven labor shortage fuels rise in foreign workers across retail and food sectors
Amid severe labor shortage worsened by Gaza war, Israel is turning to thousands of foreign workers from Thailand, Sri Lanka and India to fill gaps in retail, food production and services, as the government expands quotas to sustain the economy
Nurit Kadosh/Calcalist | 13:04 | 10.27.25
OfekTech by Masa El HaOfek
The next wave of Israeli startups may start here
OfekTech, the flagship program of Masa El HaOfek, offers IDF and national service veterans mentorship, legal and financial support and direct access to the tech industry, guiding them from idea to investor pitch with the goal of creating high-impact ventures
Ynet | 15:07 | 10.26.25
Nvidia's Be'er Sheva research and development center
Nvidia expands in southern Israel, tripling Be'er Sheva footprint and hiring hundreds
Chipmaker to move R&D center to 3,000-square-meter site by 2026 as part of a broader national expansion; Israel now hosts Nvidia’s second-largest development hub globally, with more than 5,000 employees across multiple cities
Sophie Schulman, Calcalist | 09:59 | 10.26.25
יהלומי מעבדה
Israel’s diamond industry faces its worst crisis in decades
Israel’s diamond industry, once a key export sector, warns of collapse as US tariffs, global competition, and weak demand threaten thousands of jobs
Gad Lior | 12:56 | 10.25.25
The Bublils next to a portrait of late father Moshe
Family of 'Israeli Walt Disney' vows iconic hotel tycoon's legacy is not for sale
Moshe Bublil, the visionary founder of Club Hotel chain, built Eilat’s largest resort with Disney‑style ambition; his family vows to keep the flagship hotel out of the market and carry forward his legacy of family entertainment and social impact
Yael Walzer | 10:53 | 10.24.25
Collage AI acquires Israeli EdTech startup StudyWise to expand AI-powered assessment platform
US-backed EdTech firm plans to expand into the American market with StudyWise’s AI platform for personalized assessments, as the Israeli startup’s founding team takes on key leadership roles and joins forces to scale development and global reach
ynet Global | 06:44 | 10.23.25
טיל ספייק
Rafael secures €2 billion deal to supply Germany with Spike missiles despite arms embargo
Missiles will be provided through EuroSpike, a joint venture owned by Rafael (20%) and German defense firms Rheinmetall (40%) and Diehl Defence (40%)
Yuval Azoulay/ Calcalist | 12:39 | 10.22.25
מטילי זהב
Gold price sees sharpest fall in over a decade as rally cools, down 5%; silver off 7%
Gold plunged around 5% in its steepest drop since 2013, with silver down over 7%, as investors took profits and optimism over US trade talks and the government shutdown cooled demand
Dennis Bihler | 06:15 | 10.22.25
טיקטוק
Israeli broadcasters sue TikTok for millions over copyright violations
In a newly filed lawsuit, major Israeli broadcasters YES, HOT and Keshet, as well as Sport Channel and Charlton, accuse TikTok of enabling rampant content piracy and failing to monitor violations; TikTok responds: 'Unable to comment on ongoing legal proceedings'
Lital Dubrovitsky | 22:59 | 10.20.25
טשקנט
Once overlooked, Uzbekistan emerges as Central Asia’s new investment magnet amid Russia’s decline
Once an isolated Soviet outpost, Uzbekistan is drawing record foreign investment from China, the Gulf and the West as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s reforms open markets, double the economy and position Tashkent as a rising regional financial hub
Ynet | 15:12 | 10.20.25
Israel-US BIRD Foundation approves $5.5M in grants for new joint tech projects
Five new collaborations between Israeli and American firms will share $5.5 million in grants and $14 million in total funding to advance cutting-edge technologies, including PTSD diagnostics, smart hearing aids and miniature atomic clocks
ynet Global | 14:40 | 10.20.25
FireDome's wildfire resiliency model
AI-powered wildfire system passes first real-world test, snuffing out fires automatically
In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, a fully automated system uses AI and smart capsules to suppress spot fires in real time, offering a potential lifeline for wildfire-prone communities as insurers pull out and climate risks intensify
ynet Global | 14:27 | 10.20.25
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בפורטוגל מול סניף מקדונלד'ס
Why are pro-Palestinian protesters targeting McDonald’s and Starbucks?
From smashed storefronts to viral boycotts, pro-Palestinian activists have made the international food giants key targets; what triggered the backlash, how the brands responded and can they return to business as usual?
Yaniv Pohoryles | 10:28 | 10.20.25
מלצרית מחזיקה טאבלט
Tipping doesn’t boost service — it just keeps getting more expensive, study finds
A new study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Dartmouth College found most people tip out of social conformity, not gratitude — meaning waiters expect tips regardless of performance, reducing their incentive to offer better service
Lital Dubrovitsky | 07:45 | 10.20.25
ירידות בבורסה בתל אביב
Tel Aviv stocks slide amid Gaza ceasefire breach and renewed clashes
TA 35, TA 90 and TA 125 indexes fall as fighting resumes near Rafah; construction and real estate shares lead losses amid rising uncertainty over truce stability
Gad Lior | 17:26 | 10.19.25
ריאד
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Kuwait: Israel's secret mega projects behind enemy lines
IDE Technologies, headed by Chief Executive Avshalom Felber, allegedly used a Swiss front company to bypass official boycotts imposed by Arab and Muslim states that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel
Tomer Gonen/ Calcalist | 09:19 | 10.19.25
יואל מוקיר
After winning Nobel Prize, Joel Mokyr says: 'I'm still Israeli' and 'hostages return meant more than prize'
Although he has lived and taught in the United States for 50 years, Professor Joel Mokyr, one of three recipients of this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, says he is far more moved by the return of Israeli hostages than by his own win; He has sharp criticism for Donald Trump, but welcomes the president’s aversion to war
Shlomo Teitelbaum/Calcalist | 06:03 | 10.19.25
Celebrating Israel's Independence Day in Los Angeles
Hummus for lunch, but the kids assimilate: The Israeli paradox in Los Angeles
More than 200,000 Israelis live in LA and its suburbs, thriving in real estate, construction and entrepreneurship while enjoying kosher food and Hebrew culture; but as many second- and third-generation Israelis assimilate, new arrivals face steep costs and tough immigration laws
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 19:27 | 10.18.25
Verbit, Deepdub partner to automate large-scale multilingual dubbing
Move combines Verbit’s captioning technology with Deepdub’s Emotive Text-to-Speech to automate expressive dubbing directly from captioned media, cutting localization time and costs while preserving emotional authenticity
ynet Global | 19:25 | 10.18.25
AI בשירות רדיולוגיה
Immunai, AstraZeneca expand partnership to target inflammatory bowel disease
Biotech firm and AstraZeneca ink AI-driven deal worth up to $85 million, expanding beyond oncology with exclusive rights for drug development
ynet Global | 17:17 | 10.18.25
איש העסקים אדוארד מזרחי
Not Tel Aviv or high-tech: Spanish-Jewish millionaire betting on the Negev
After years in global finance, Spanish-Jewish businessman Edward Mizrahi moved to Israel and founded Adva Growth; instead of Tel Aviv real estate or high-tech, he’s investing millions in small businesses across the Negev and Galilee
Yaniv Pohoryles | 14:13 | 10.17.25
The Buildots team
Buildots acquires Genda in industry-first move to unite construction progress and workforce insights
Acquisition positions AI leader to unify productivity intelligence, and propels the industry further toward operational excellence
ynet Global | 00:50 | 10.17.25
נסטלה
Mass layoffs at Nestlé: 16,000 jobs to be cut over two years
The turmoil at Nestlé continues: Following the dismissal of the previous CEO over a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the company's new CEO, Philipp Navratil, has announced sweeping cutbacks; Upon his appointment last month, the company cited his 'impressive track record of achieving results in challenging environments'
News Agencies | 11:33 | 10.16.25
Israel’s inflation drops sharply as consumer price index falls; housing prices down again
Israel’s September consumer price index fell 0.6%, pulling annual inflation down to 2.5%—the lowest since February and well within the government’s target; Apartment prices fell another 0.6%, extending a months-long decline
Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 01:58 | 10.16.25
Israel Consumer Price Index falls 0.6% in September; annual inflation drops to 2.5%
Home prices fall for sixth straight month; rent and fresh vegetables rise; central bank expected to cut interest rate in November
Gad Lior, Hila Tsion | 19:53 | 10.15.25
Corbel secures $6.7M to bring AI sales tech to industrial equipment sector
Israeli startup aims to modernize the $1 trillion industrial equipment market by replacing outdated sales tools with AI-driven product intelligence, quoting and embedded financing
ynet Global | 17:00 | 10.15.25
Cato Networks CEO Shlomo Kramer
Cato Networks named official SASE partner of BWT Alpine Formula One Team
BWT Alpine Formula One Team  2026 season begins with Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne from March 6-8, 2026, and concludes with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from December 4-6, 2026.
ynet Global | 15:33 | 10.15.25
רובי ריבלין
Former president Rivlin to join Bitcoin firm after Flying Spark–Bitcore merger
Flying Spark announced it had signed a binding memorandum of understanding with Bitcore Capital for a merger and a capital raise of 20 million shekels (about $5.2 million), based on a pre-money valuation of 100 million shekels
Almog Azar/ Calcalist | 12:17 | 10.15.25
בורסת תל אביב(צילום: Gettyimages)
141 Tel Aviv stocks have doubled since Oct. 7: 'There's still room for gains'
The hostage deal and end of the Gaza war sent the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange soaring, capping a two-year rally that made it a global leader; analysts say the gains could continue, especially if ties with Saudi Arabia normalize
Calcalist | 19:43 | 10.13.25
אבינתן אור ברגע החבירה לנציגי צה"ל
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hails return of employee Avinatan Or: 'Deeply moved'
The release of Nvidia employee Avinatan Or, kidnapped from the Nova festival, moved millions; in a letter to staff, CEO Jensen Huang praised his mother’s courage and Israeli employees’ solidarity, calling their unity 'the best of who we are'
Daniela Ginzburg, Idan Bloemhof | 18:14 | 10.13.25
סניף זארה בתל אביב
Zara workers’ union in Europe urges parent company Inditex to exit Israel over Gaza war
The European Works Council representing Inditex employees, parent company of Zara and other brands, has asked the firm to cancel its Israel franchises over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 
Calcalist | 05:14 | 10.13.25
טיל ספייק
Israeli defense firms eye renewed business in Europe in wake of Gaza ceasefire
After European clients froze $600 million in contracts during the Gaza war, Israeli defense firms hope the ceasefire will restore trust and reopen doors; 'In Europe, they know our technologies are the best'
Yuval Azulay | 19:20 | 10.12.25
הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Israeli stocks in the red as US-China trade war ramps up
Tel Aviv stocks fall as renewed US-China trade tensions rattle global markets; tech shares lead declines following Trump tariff threats, marking a sharp reversal from last week’s rally sparked by Israel-Hamas ceasefire progress
Gad Lior | 10:58 | 10.12.25
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Gaza ceasefire, fiscal war: Treasury blocks multi-billion IDF funding boost as postwar budget fight heats up
With the Gaza war winding down, the Finance Ministry rejects the IDF's demand for an extra 20 billion shekels, insisting the military streamline spending while funds go to education, welfare and infrastructure
Gad Lior | 10:46 | 10.12.25
פודטק
US investment fund Siddhi Capital joins Fresh Start foodtech incubator
Siddhi Capital, managing $250 million, joins Israel’s Fresh Start foodtech incubator alongside Tnuva, Tempo and OurCrowd, investing up to NIS 40 million to revive startups in the north and strengthen Israel’s foodtech ecosystem after wartime setbacks
ynet Global | 02:17 | 10.11.25
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