Business & Finance
AliExpress opens platform to Israeli sellers, promising faster deliveries, competitive prices
Ahead of Singles' Day, AliExpress will let Israeli businesses sell directly to local shoppers, offering faster domestic shipping on electronics, appliances and electric bicycles; sellers will have to compete with the low prices of Chinese merchants
Meirav Crystal | 21:35 | 10.29.26
מייסדי בייטס. מימין: חגי הורוביץ טל נגלר-אלמוג ערן חפץ
Israeli startup Bites raises $40 million to train restaurant workers
Founded by Eran Hefetz, Bites turns procedures into short training videos sent to workers' phones in their language; clients include Unilever, Coca-Cola, Shake Shack and Electra; PeakSpan Capital led its $40 million round, lifting funding to $55 million
Anat Lev Adler | 21:33 | 10.29.26
בועז לוי, בני גנץ ועמיר פרץ
Israel Aerospace Industries approves merger with defense subsidiary ELTA
IAI's board has approved a merger that would absorb defense technology subsidiary ELTA by the end of 2027, ending its status as a separate legal entity while retaining its name and operations as part of a broader restructuring
ynet Global | 20:05 | 10.29.26
הביתן הישראלי
No offensive weapons, no Israeli officials: France tightens restrictions at Paris arms show
At next week's Euronaval show, Israeli companies may display only air defense and missile interception systems, while government representatives remain barred; Israeli manufacturers accuse France of trying to protect its defense industry from competition
Navit Zomer | 16:15 | 10.29.26
אילוסטרציה
Israeli faces up to 20 years in US over $190M crypto hack
Israeli-Russian extradited to US accused of stealing $2.8M in 2022 Nomad hack that saw hundreds of users siphon off nearly $190M
ynet | 14:46 | 10.29.26
תקציב הביטחון לפני התוספת הוא 158 מיליארד שקל. חיילי צה"ל בעזה | צילום: דובר צה"ל
Defense establishment demands billions more, but which government will approve it?
Amid mounting tensions with Iran, the IDF seeks an urgent 25 billion shekel budget boost, but political deadlock threatens approval as defense spending could hit 200 billion shekels, potentially forcing tax hikes and cuts to public services
Gad Lior | 10:55 | 10.29.26
ראש עיריית ניו יורק זוהראן ממדאני לצד מפכ"לית המשטרה ג'סיקה טיש
NYPD backs away from $750,000 Israeli surveillance deal after backlash from Mamdani allies
Facing pressure from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive allies, the NYPD abandons a no-bid deal for Israeli cellphone tracking technology as calls grow to oust self-described 'proud Zionist' police commissioner
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:48 | 10.29.26
הימורים פוקר אילוסטרציה
Gambler sought a fresh financial start but kept paying loan sharks. The judge wasn't impressed
Court denies debt relief to man owing nearly $200,000 after finding he financed gambling with fraudulent loans and paid loan sharks 20 times more than other creditors, despite claiming he was trying to rebuild his life
Attorney Regev Elkayam, PsakDin | 08:17 | 10.29.26
תורים לחנויות ב קניון עופר רמת אביב ב-9:00 בחירות 2026
Vote and shop: Israelis smash Election Day spending records
Israelis spent a record NIS 1.752 billion on Election Day, up 30% from 2022 vote and 10% from 2024 municipal elections, as holiday discounts fueled shopping frenzy and malls reported crowds surpassing Fridays and holiday periods
Meirav Crystal | 21:41 | 10.28.26
סרגיי ברין, אריק שמידדט
Silicon Valley's billionaires unite in $333 million war against California wealth tax
Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Eric Schmidt and other Silicon Valley billionaires have raised more than $333 million to fight California’s proposed 5% wealth tax, funding a massive ad campaign and backing measures that could block it even if voters approve it
Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:30 | 10.28.26
ירידות בבורסה בתל אביב
Israel election results rattle markets as Tel Aviv stocks plunge and shekel slides
TA-90 falls 3.5% as insurance, real estate and banking shares lead losses; the dollar jumps to 3.09 shekels from 3.02 on Election Day, with an analyst warning a Netanyahu majority could push it toward 3.20 and raise import costs
Gad Lior | 11:01 | 10.28.26
Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel election sends $70 million in Polymarket bets into turmoil
Hours before voting, bettors gave Eisenkot a 56% chance of becoming prime minister against Netanyahu's 27.5%, only to reverse course after exit polls; their strong bet on Yashar! winning the most Knesset seats also faltered as coalition talks loom
News Agencies | 09:49 | 10.28.26
מדד המחירים לצרכן
War debt, housing and defense: 10 economic tests facing Israel's next government
With debt approaching 70% of GDP and defense demands nearing 200 billion shekels a year, Israel's next government must weigh tax hikes and deep spending cuts while rebuilding the north, tackling housing costs and restoring investor confidence
Gad Lior | 12:02 | 10.27.26
Classiq founders. From right: Nir Minerbi, Amir Naveh and Dr. Yehuda Naveh
Intel to acquire Israeli quantum startup Classiq for $2.3 billion in record deal
The six-year-old company, which develops software for quantum computers, is being acquired in a cash-and-stock deal that could become the largest exit in quantum computing history; its 150 employees and investors stand to receive substantial payouts
Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 22:17 | 10.26.26
(from right to left): Boaz Levy, Chairman of the Board of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Prof. Uri Sivan, President of the Technion
Technion honors IAI chairman Boaz Levy for his work in Israeli defense
Israel Aerospace Industries chairman receives Technion Alumni Medal after a career spanning the Arrow and Barak missile defense programs, senior management positions and more than three decades at the state-owned defense company
ynet Global | 21:47 | 10.26.26
סניף של סטארבאקס
No coffee, no seat? Starbucks draws the line on customers who don't order
At its 8,000 stores in China, Starbucks now requires visitors to make a purchase before sitting down, with some branches imposing 90-minute limits; pregnant women, delivery workers and people sheltering from rain are exempt, while surveys show 70% support the move
News agencies | 19:47 | 10.26.26
NeuReality founders Yossi Kisus, Moshe Tanach and Zvika Shmueli
Unconventional AI to acquire Israel's NeuReality in push for more efficient AI computing
Deal brings Israeli chipmaker's inference technology and engineering team into Unconventional AI as the company pursues a 1,000-fold improvement in computing efficiency; transaction expected to close by year-end
ynet Global | 17:16 | 10.26.26
קלוד של אנתרופיק
The biggest AI IPO ever? Anthropic could debut at a staggering $2 trillion
The company behind Claude seeks a Nasdaq listing under the ticker ANT after generating $16.3 billion in first-half revenue and posting an $80.7 billion net loss, mostly from noncash accounting charges; the filing comes as CEO Dario Amodei urges the AI industry to slow development so safety research and regulation can catch up
News Agencies | 15:40 | 10.26.26
אביב קפולסקי, הנכד פותח חנות אופנה
From cakes to designer labels: Kapulsky founders' grandson opens a fashion boutique
Aviv, grandson of Kapulsky's founders, learned fashion from his grandmother and her twin at a Dizengoff shoe shop; once a personal shopper in Madrid, he opened a Tel Aviv boutique at 25 amid Paris looting and European label snubs
Anat Lev Adler | 05:06 | 10.26.26
עמיקם בן צבי, יו"ר אל על
El Al chairman eyes massive payday as airline stock soars to record highs
Shareholders will vote on Amikam Ben-Zvi's proposed salary, bonus and stock awards as El Al prepares to join the TA-35 index; airline's shares surge 660% in three years, lifting controlling shareholder Kenny Rosenberg's stake to 4.5 billion shekels
Navit Zomer | 21:52 | 10.25.26
Israeli tech bets on AI agents to transform business
More than 2,000 executives, partners and investors gathered at Expo Tel Aviv as Israeli software company Priority outlined its plans for 2027 and beyond; speakers included Blackstone executives and former Mossad chief David Barnea
ynet Global | 16:44 | 10.25.26
ביל אקמן בביקור בישראל
Jewish Billionaire Bill Ackman praises Netanyahu but warns his ministers are damaging Israel
In an exclusive interview, the Pershing Square billionaire praises Netanyahu's leadership but says two of his ministers are damaging Israel's reputation; he also pledges major investments in Israeli startups, dismisses fears of an AI bubble and predicts a major peace dividend after the confrontation with Iran
Sever Plocker | 07:53 | 10.25.26
זוג חותם על חוזה
Is asking for a prenup a sign of distrust? Why the opposite may be true
A prenuptial agreement may feel like planning for divorce before the wedding, but Israeli family lawyer Ronit A. Zisman argues that discussing property, savings and financial responsibilities while a relationship is strong can protect both partners and prevent future disputes
Attorney Ronit A. Zisman | 07:26 | 10.25.26
הרכבת הקלה נוסעת ברחובות ירושלים
Was he even there? Cellphone data clears man accused of Jerusalem train sex assault
A woman accused a 46-year-old man of groping her aboard a crowded Jerusalem light rail train, but cellphone location data cast doubt on whether he was even at the scene, leading to his acquittal
Attorney Gal Sartov, PsakDin | 04:42 | 10.25.26
השף אייל שני על רקע מסעדת בלה במיאמי
Miami's Israeli gold rush: Michelin-starred restaurants, billion-dollar deals and booming businesses
From a Michelin-starred kosher restaurant and Eyal Shani's growing presence to massive real estate deals, Israeli businesses are flourishing in Miami; but soaring costs, bureaucracy and distance from family are testing the American dream
Shoshana Chen | 04:30 | 10.25.26
עולה חדשה בדרך לישראל
50,000 French Jews could move to Israel as election fears raise concern over money trapped abroad
Qualita CEO Ariel Kendel says 50,000 French Jews could immigrate in coming years amid unrest and antisemitism; families fear future limits on transferring savings, but high housing costs, jobs and integration remain obstacles in Israel
Yaniv Pohoryles | 20:23 | 10.24.26
קריפטו בנימין נתניהו ולדימיר פוטין קים ג'ונג און
How the world's most isolated regimes use crypto to evade sanctions
Netanyahu suggested preparing for banking sanctions with cryptocurrencies, a tool already used by the world's most isolated regimes; Russia has its own digital currency handling nearly $100 billion a year, but what about Iran and North Korea?
News Agencies | 13:24 | 10.24.26
Adidas shoes
Shoes that shift gears and cooling flip-flops: Inside Adidas' future lab
At its German innovation lab, Adidas is testing 3D-printed soccer cleats, freezer-cooled flip-flops and running shoes that shift from ‘cruise’ to ‘attack’ mode, hoping its next technological leap will help it stay ahead of Nike and emerging rivals
Dvir Reshef, Germany | 19:19 | 10.23.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בטקס 7.10
‘Get used to it’: Netanyahu warns US military aid will end, eyes blockchain to bypass sanctions
Days before Israel's election, the prime minister says he has ordered plans for alternative financial arrangements amid fears of banking restrictions and warns that decades of American defense assistance will not continue indefinitely
ynet | 18:06 | 10.23.26
אתר בנייה
Renovation contractors abandon industry amid severe labor shortage: 'Some became waiters'
Industry leaders say thousands of Palestinian workers have yet to be replaced since Oct. 7, forcing contractors to close businesses or seek other jobs; representatives also warn foreign construction firms and postwar budget pressures could threaten small and midsize businesses
Hila Tsion | 21:32 | 10.22.26
The Mave team
Israeli AI cybersecurity startup Mave raises $34 million to automate threat detection
Startup founded in 2025 by former Unit 8200 officers says its AI platform investigates security alerts across existing enterprise systems; funding will support research, global expansion and plans to more than double its workforce
ynet Global | 19:56 | 10.22.26
קרן העושר הנורבגית
Norway's wealth fund reports $30 billion loss after Israeli divestments as bond prices slide
Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund reports a $29.7 billion third-quarter loss, primarily from falling bond prices; the fund previously exited major Israeli banks and other firms over ethical concerns and says it is cautious on tech valuations
Reuters | 15:00 | 10.22.26
פנסיה
Israel ranks fifth among world's best pension systems in 2026, earning elite A grade
Israel's score rose to 81.9 out of 100 despite a dip in long-term sustainability, while the Netherlands retained the top spot; the 55-country study weighs retirement benefits, financial resilience and safeguards for savers
News Agencies | 11:15 | 10.22.26
כור גרעיני בבלגיה
Israel weighs nuclear fusion push as AI power demand soars
A new Energy Ministry report lays out three investment options, from a 50 million-shekel research program to a 2 billion-shekel national drive, tapping Israel's strengths in lasers, AI and robotics before rivals lock in the next energy supply chains
Sivan Hilaie | 07:44 | 10.22.26
אפליקציית הניווט Waze
Malaysia bans Google-owned Waze for government workers over Israeli origins
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cites concerns over data security and possible exposure to Israeli laws, ordering civil servants to stop using the navigation app immediately and encouraging a switch to Malaysia's domestic TuJu alternative
Reuters | 09:49 | 10.21.26
A book in 30 seconds: Israeli technology could transform publishing and put authors first
An automated printing system developed through a collaboration between Getter Group and Bookpod promises books on demand, eliminating costly print runs and offering independent authors up to 90% in royalties; the technology will debut at ISPRINT 2026 in Tel Aviv
ynet Global | 08:15 | 10.21.26
הדר כהן (מימין) ונועה רם. "כל אחת השקיעה 100 אלף שקל מהחסכונות שלה ולא משכנו משכורת".
They skipped university to make protein ice cream. Now it's sold in 1,000 Israeli stores
At just 23, Hadar Cohen and Noa Ram are the founders of Pro Cream, now sold at more than 1,000 locations across Israel; the longtime friends explain how their lack of experience helped pave the way to success, and why a setback at a modeling agency became a turning point
Galit Hareli | 02:02 | 10.21.26
From cybersecurity to saving lives: how an Israeli startup is using AI to transform medical research
Briya co-founder and CEO David Lazerson explains how artificial intelligence is unlocking medical data, identifying patients at risk and helping researchers uncover insights that could change the future of healthcare 
Karen Shemesh | 07:41 | 10.20.26
מכשיר הציתות בחדר הישיבות שאותר
Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of planting spy device received Saudi government support, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan maintained contact with a Saudi royal and received substantial government assistance; his lawyer disputes flight-risk claims as investigators examine an alleged attempt to record confidential OpenAI meetings
ynet Global, News Agencies | 17:17 | 10.19.26
High Lander
Israeli drone software firm High Lander reaches $30 million in funding, eyes US defense market
Backed by EDGE Group, STEP, Protego and Kinetica, the Israeli company plans to expand into the US defense market while developing AI-powered technology to detect, track and manage drone activity in increasingly crowded low-altitude airspace
ynet Global | 16:17 | 10.19.26
אהבת השם גורדון
From Muay Thai to diamonds: Ahavat Hashem Gordon launches Jewish jewelry brand
The 20-year-old Israeli fighter and his partner have invested 1.6 million shekels in LOVE OF GOD, offering Star of David necklaces, boxing glove pendants and Jewish symbols, with prices ranging from 550 shekels to 15,400 shekels
Meirav Crystal | 08:39 | 10.19.26
Alice founders, from right: Alon Porat, Chief Customer Officer) Iftach Orr, CTO; Eyal Dykan and Noam Schwartz, CEO
Israeli AI firms train NVIDIA models to resist hackers and dangerous chatbot behavior
Israeli AI safety firm Alice partnered with AI labs AI21 and Inflection AI to tackle hidden malicious instructions and unhealthy chatbot behavior; tests showed gains of 41 points and 30%, respectively, though the results have not been independently verified
ynet Global | 16:48 | 10.18.26
AliExpress launches customer club in Israel, expects more than 20 million packages next month
The new Elite club offers loyal Israeli shoppers discounts and free returns ahead of November sales; Israel Post expects deliveries to surge 30%-40%, though flight disruptions and shipping costs could affect volumes
Meirav Crystal | 15:37 | 10.18.26
מפעל סודהסטרים בנגב
Western bans on Israeli settlement goods could cost 4,000 Palestinians their jobs
Industry groups report falling overseas orders and canceled contracts as European restrictions take effect; factories could close or relocate inside Israel's pre-1967 borders, putting thousands of Palestinian livelihoods at risk
Gad Lior | 07:23 | 10.18.26
אריאלה אביטן )מימין( ועדי כהן. "מבחינתנו, העסקה עם ויזל זאת רק ההתחלה"
From high school friends to fashion founders: How 2 women built and sold a modest clothing brand
What began with homemade skirts at a religious high school grew into Sde Bar, a modest fashion brand now sold to Terminal X in a multimillion-shekel deal, as founders Ariela Avitan and Adi Cohen plan expansion in Israel and abroad
Navit Zomer | 03:40 | 10.18.26
BloomX
BloomX raises $13M for robots that pollinate avocados and blueberries alongside bees
Israeli startup says its robotic pollination systems have increased fruit yields by an average of 20% on participating farms; the company plans to expand operations in Latin America and enter the US market
ynet Global | 18:54 | 10.16.26
ריקרדו שטיינבוך, איש עסקים יהודי-ברזילאי
'Everybody knows I'm Jewish, so why should I care?': Brazilian tycoon backs Israeli startup
In an exclusive interview, Ricardo Steinbruch, president of Brazilian textile giant Vicunha, explains why he backed Israel's Sonovia, how to reinvent a century-old industry, slams fashion giants' hypocrisy and discusses Jewish life since October 7
Yaniv Pohoryles | 12:53 | 10.16.26
מימין: פיטר ת'יל וחאבייר מיליי
The world's richest are preparing for the apocalypse, and this is where they plan to flee
PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel bought an estate in Buenos Aires, while Emirati and Qatari buyers snap up property near Bariloche; Argentina is courting wealthy doomsday preppers seeking luxury far from war with financial incentives
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08:18 | 10.16.26
הנפקת ורוניס בנאסד"ק
Proofpoint to acquire Israeli-founded Varonis for $6.3 billion
Thoma Bravo-backed buyer will pay $49.75 a share in cash for Varonis, whose R&D hub is in Herzliya; deal is expected to close in first half of 2027 as AI threats drive demand for data protection
Reuters | 03:21 | 10.16.26
שתי ספינות המכולות שבבעלות ישראל אשר נמצאות בשליטת משמרות המהפכה
Israel plans inland ports to counter Houthi threats and Iranian tensions
Amid growing competition over trade routes and rival initiatives in Turkey and Syria, Israel Ports Company is advancing the IMEC corridor and forming a permanent international task force; a rail and logistics connection plan will soon reach the government
Sivan Hilaie | 01:32 | 10.16.26
מוחמד בן סלמאן
‘One of Saudi Arabia's worst crises’: Houthi attacks threaten bin Salman's Vision 2030
Riyadh's airport remains shut after a deadly strike, oil giants' CEOs have pulled out of an energy congress and a major investment summit faces uncertainty; despite Saudi Arabia's show of strength, an expert warns security and prosperity are at risk
Lior Ben Ari | 07:43 | 10.15.26
The project developed by Colmobil Energy and Timnat Energy Ltd. in Bulgaria
Israeli energy firms rush to Europe as domestic projects stall
Israeli energy companies are expanding rapidly into Europe, acquiring profitable renewable energy projects as domestic regulatory hurdles limit growth; Strong demand, government incentives and higher returns are fueling the investment surge
Tal Shahaf | 07:13 | 10.15.26
נטפליקס
Netflix lays off 6% of employees: 1,000 people will leave the company
Cuts are due to a slowdown in growth, and the bulk of the layoffs will be in the product, technology, legal and human resources departments; Other media companies have recently made similar rounds of layoffs
Reuters | 18:14 | 10.14.26
צילום: VLADIMIR PANCHENKO
250% of home electricity rates: Why is EV charging so expensive in Israel?
A Knesset report reveals steep gaps between home and public EV charging rates; three providers control 59% of charging ports, while nearly two-thirds of survey respondents report a shortage of fast chargers; prices could rise further
Navit Zomer | 17:39 | 10.14.26
Pluto group
Israeli AI cybersecurity startup Pluto emerges from stealth with $42 million and 1 million endpoints
Led by CEO Shahar Bahat, the company says it has signed more than 40 enterprise customers and reached multimillion-dollar annual recurring revenue in under a year; its technology helps businesses monitor and secure AI tools, autonomous agents and employee-built applications
ynet Global | 14:58 | 10.14.26
NetZero Tech Ventures team
Israeli fund NetZero launches $2 million competition to tackle global critical minerals shortage
NetZero Tech Ventures has partnered with Chevron Technology Ventures, Evonik and Tenova to support emerging technologies in mining, refining and recycling; startups and researchers can compete for funding of up to $2 million, with applications open until October 25
ynet Global | 09:23 | 10.14.26
מכשיר הציתות בחדר הישיבות שאותר
Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested after toilet paper-wrapped recorder found in executive meeting room
Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, allegedly placed an encrypted recorder behind a conference-room TV; a second device was discovered in his bag, while OpenAI says it has no evidence of unauthorized access to its model weights, source code or customer data
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:31 | 10.14.26
XM Cyber co-founders Boaz Gorodissky and Noam Erez
XM Cyber exit: Acquisition deal value disclosed, most employees in Israel already laid off
CrowdStrike has finalized its $600 million acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm XM Cyber's technology, with major layoffs expected; the deal includes source code and 45 patents but excludes the company's customers and revenue
Sophie Shulman/Calcalist | 22:30 | 10.13.26
דנה טוכנר. "העולם השתנה. זה לא הג'אנק שאכלנו פעם"
‘McDonald’s can’t hold a candle to us’: the woman determined to revive Burger King in Israel
Former Burgerim founder and lawyer Dana Tuchner plans to expand from 19 restaurants to 100, including at Delek gas stations; after a 15 million-shekel loss in 2024 and over 30 million shekels in rescue funding, the chain says it is profitable again
Navit Zomer | 13:57 | 10.13.26
רומן אברמוביץ, היאכטה של רומן אברמוביץ'
Report: Deloitte allegedly helped $672M in Abramovich's yachts and mansions vanish from the books
Leaked Cyprus files expose alleged backdating that removed luxury assets from company books and sought to avoid taxes on interest from nearly $2 billion in bank funds; Abramovich denies wrongdoing, and Deloitte says it complied with applicable laws
News Agencies | 13:32 | 10.13.26
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