Business & Finance
Scala team
Scala Biodesign secures $16M to expand AI-driven protein development with ScalaOS
Funding will support global expansion of ScalaOS, a hybrid AI-driven protein design platform enabling faster development and optimization of biologics, enzymes, antibodies and vaccines
ynet Global | 16:48 | 04.08.26
מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר בדרכם לתקיפה באיראן
War cost against Iran and Hezbollah set to reach 65 billion shekels
The military and civilian cost of Israel’s war against Iran and Hezbollah is expected to reach about 65 billion shekels, excluding longer-term economic damage from slower growth, rising inflation and delayed investment, with budget cuts looming and questions over how long furlough payments will continue
Gad Lior | 14:44 | 04.08.26
תומר שפירא ושחר עמיאל בדרך לכנס
50 hours for one meeting abroad: Israeli high-tech workers turn into backpackers
One firm bought multiple flight tickets per employee to hedge against cancellations, while others take grueling, multi-leg routes — a costly effort to maintain global ties and avoid losing clients during wartime disruptions
Tal Shahaf | 11:48 | 04.08.26
Brian Spivak
Keeping pro-Israel influencers in business after Oct. 7
Brian Spivak says Barzel Media grew out of his advocacy work for the hostages, after he saw pro-Israel influencers face harassment, lose followers and watch brand deals dry up; 'Nobody was looking out for them financially, I realized that wasn’t sustainable'
Ilan Levinsohn | 06:01 | 04.08.26
Alice
Alice, Lovable partner to test AI coding systems for security flaws
As AI tools increasingly write code, build apps and act autonomously online, Alice will red-team Lovable’s infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities, improve safeguards and help protect systems before they can be exploited in the real world
ynet Global | 05:03 | 04.08.26
הפעם זה נגמר בשלום. הפגיעה בבתי הזיקוק בחיפה
War clouds Israel’s rosy economic forecast as experts warn of deeper risks
Two and a half years of war have fueled a global energy and supply crisis, exposing Israel’s fragile energy security after the Haifa refinery strike — even as experts say there are still reasons for optimism
Sever Plocker | 18:59 | 04.05.26
Divorcing with crypto? Hidden wallets, wild swings complicate how couples split digital assets
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are treated as shared marital property, but volatility, anonymity and ease of concealment make division in divorce far more complex, raising challenges in locating assets, valuing them and ensuring fair distribution
Attorney Shani Nuri | 11:57 | 04.05.26
הציור
$25M Nazi-looted masterpiece to be returned after 11-year legal battle between Jewish families
New York court rules Modigliani painting stolen in WWII must go to heirs of Jewish dealer Oscar Stettiner, ending decade-long fight with influential Nahmad family over ownership, hidden offshore holdings and disputed provenance
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:27 | 04.05.26
ח'סב עומאן מצר הורמוז
Gulf workarounds fail to replace Hormuz as oil flows plunge despite pipelines and alternative routes
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq deploy pipelines, ports and land routes to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruption, but exports plunge from nearly 20 million barrels a day to just 8.4 million, exposing limits of costly and improvised alternatives
Doron Peskin | 10:21 | 04.05.26
משק חביביאן
‘Exports halted, we’re losing tens of millions’: Israeli farmers hit hard by Iran war disruptions
War halts herb, citrus and avocado exports almost entirely; growers warn of massive losses, rising costs and long-term damage as flights stop, ports delay shipments and global fertilizer prices surge amid war with Iran
Navit Zomer | 07:48 | 04.05.26
זירת הנפילה בפתח תקווה
'Total loss': Drone factory in Petah Tikva hit by Iranian missile
Aero Sol CEO Israel Vaserlauf says damage will not allow the factory to resume operations; The damage occurred just two days after Aero Sol was sold to Valorex for about 35 million shekels, but Vaserlauf remains optimistic about the future: 
Tal Shahaf | 05:48 | 04.05.26
אסדת לווייתן
Leviathan gas platform to resume operations after war shutdown
After war-induced monthlong shutdown, Energy Ministry says Chevron-operated platform would resume operations, restoring a key export route to Egypt and Jordan, while Karish remains closed despite industry warnings over higher power costs and economic losses
Sivan Hilaie | 10:30 | 04.03.26
שקיעה בעמק הסיליקון
Sky-high housing costs and ‘anti-Zionist’ schools — so why are Israelis flocking to Silicon Valley?
Despite losing its tech lead to New York, Silicon Valley’s prestige continues to draw Israelis for stints or long-term stays, even as living costs soar and public schools show little support for Israel
Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 04:21 | 04.03.26
"אני רוצה שהיא תסבול!", אמר הגבר, והגישור כמעט התפוצץ
Tycoon accused of hiding assets loses appeal, ordered to pay ex $50 million
Tel Aviv court rejects appeal of businessman described by judges as a financial prodigy and asset-concealment expert, upholding a ruling that grants his former partner half of a luxury estate and tens of millions of dollars in shared assets
Lital Dubrovitsky | 22:18 | 04.02.26
The 5 resume lies that get candidates rejected fast
Robert Half survey of 774 professionals in Brazil finds that recruiters most often catch inflated technical skills, job titles and achievements, while growing use of AI in resumes and interviews is creating new warning signs for hiring teams
News agencies | 21:09 | 04.02.26
Think you can block your landlord from selling? You could pay dearly
Court finds tenant and her son obstructed sale of penthouse, delayed vacating it and failed to meet other obligations under rental agreement, ordering them to pay about NIS 43,000 in damages plus legal costs
Lital Dubrovitsky | 22:05 | 04.01.26
Voltify founders Alon Kessel and Dafna Langer
This Israeli startup wants to electrify freight rail—without the trillion-dollar price tag
After successful $30 million Seed round, Voltify says its battery-powered locomotives, dynamic charging and renewable microgrids can cut rail energy costs by more than 20% without costly overhead wires or major infrastructure upgrades
ynet Global | 21:49 | 04.01.26
אנרגיה מתחדשת
Most energy projects will never be built, and it’s costing billions
Hundreds of billions are invested in renewable energy every year, yet many projects never reach construction; as electricity demand rises rapidly, the real bottleneck is no longer generation but the ability to identify which projects can actually be built 
Matias Sigal | 18:36 | 04.01.26
מטוס אל על באוינג 787-9 דרימליינר ממריא מ נתב"ג
Israeli business leaders warn flight caps threaten economy, urge priority travel access
Industry leaders warn flight caps are blocking executives from key global events, risking deals, exports and supply chains; call for priority outbound access as war restrictions threaten Israel’s economic continuity
ynet | 21:15 | 03.31.26
Qodo team
Qodo raises $70M to accelerate fight against software slop
AI code review startup, used by Walmart, NVIDIA and Monday.com, says funding will help expand its governance platform as enterprises struggle to verify rapidly growing volumes of AI-generated software
ynet Global | 12:42 | 03.31.26
Huskey's CEO Itai Gafni and CTO Roy Weissfeld
Israeli startup Huskeys raises $8M to modernize web security
Founded by former members of the IDF’s elite 8200 intelligence unit, firm says its AI-powered platform enhances legacy web application firewalls without replacement, in order to improve security and prevent costly traffic errors 
ynet Global | 10:45 | 03.31.26
The staff of ScaleOps, an Israeli company developing automated tools to manage cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure
ScaleOps raises $130M Series C, targets autonomous cloud and AI infrastructure market
Insight Partners-led funding round highlights growing demand for tools that automate cloud and AI infrastructure, as the company expands its platform to help enterprises optimize performance, cut costs and manage complex environments in real time
ynet Global | 19:38 | 03.30.26
בנק ישראל
Bank of Israel stands pat at 4% as Iran war fuels fears of fresh inflation flare-up
Central bank keeps benchmark rate unchanged as war injects uncertainty into Israel’s growth outlook, while wider market turmoil pushes up oil prices and intensifies stagflation fears globally
Gad Lior | 16:21 | 03.30.26
עשן עולה בפוג'יירה שבאיחוד האמירויות לאחר תקיפה איראנית
One month into Iran war, Gulf states lose about 1% of GDP as energy and aviation take hit
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar face tens of billions in losses as Hormuz disruption chokes exports; sovereign wealth funds offer cushion but not quick cash for mounting economic shock
Doron Peskin, Calcalist | 09:11 | 03.30.26
הצבעה על התקציב במליאת הכנסת
More money for defense, less for education and health: inside Israel’s $221.6 billion budget
Defense spending jumps to NIS 144 billion while education, health and welfare absorb cuts; coalition pushes through NIS 790 million in disputed funds after surprise vote
Gad Lior | 08:32 | 03.30.26
Elbit’s PULS rocket launcher system
KNDS, Elbit form joint venture to supply rocket artillery systems to European armies
The venture, dubbed EuroPULS GmbH,  combines Elbit’s PULS rocket launcher system with KNDS fire control technology, as the companies seek to expand their presence in Europe’s growing defense market
ynet Global | 19:02 | 03.28.26
AIR founders, from right: Netanel Goldberg, Rani Plaut and Chen Rosen
Israeli startup AIR secures $1 billion in orders for personal electric aircraft with 3,300 buyers waiting
Company says two-seat autonomous AIR ONE eVTOL could be certified in the US this year, as it reports $35 million in revenue from unmanned cargo aircraft already sold and delivered
Meir Orbach | 22:47 | 03.27.26
The new Payoneer offices
Payoneer opens Glilot offices, expands Israel hiring
Nasdaq-listed fintech giant opens new Glilot offices and hires dozens in Israel as it expands AI across product and operations and deepens its long-term bet on the country as a fintech innovation hub
ynet Global | 15:04 | 03.27.26
Notch founders, from left: CEO Rafael Broshi, CPO Elul Yaakobi, CTO Yuval Peled
Notch raises $30 million Series A to expand AI platform for regulated industries
Headline-led funding round will support company's US expansion as Notch scales software designed to help insurers, brokers and financial institutions automate customer-facing and back-office workflows while maintaining compliance, oversight and auditability
ynet Global | 13:04 | 03.27.26
כיפת ברזל
Rafael posts another year of record sales at 21.7 billion shekels for 2025
Defense contractor says sales up 30% - twice that of IAI and Elbit; net profit crosses the one billion shekel mark for the first time, with company reporting 74 billion shekels backlog
Navit Zomer | 08:29 | 03.27.26
Appcharge surpasses $1 billion in DTC mobile game transactions
Tel Aviv-based company says annualized direct-to-consumer transaction volume reached $1 billion as mobile game publishers increasingly turn to web stores and alternative payment flows to cut app-store fees and deepen ties with players
ynet Global | 10:17 | 03.26.26
פינטק
Esh Bank opens core banking platform to wider Israeli market
New digital bank to open its in-house eOS banking platform to other financial institutions, naming Aman Group as exclusive local partner in a move aimed at cutting entry barriers, lowering costs and expanding competition in Israel’s financial sector
ynet Global | 23:21 | 03.25.26
Dimer co-founders
Dimer Health raises $13.5 million to expand AI-driven post-discharge care
The Series A round, led by Team8 and Bill Ackman’s Table Management, will help the company expand its physician-led transitional care model across the US as it seeks to reduce readmissions during the critical weeks after hospital discharge
ynet Global | 17:26 | 03.25.26
The NoTraffic team
NoTraffic raises $90 million Series C to expand AI traffic platform across North America
Firm says round, led by PSG Equity, will help accelerate deployment of its software-defined intersection platform across the US and Canada as cities confront worsening congestion, rising safety demands and tighter staffing
ynet Global | 04:36 | 03.25.26
בניין הפניקס בתל אביב
Phoenix Investment House wins credit rating upgrade as assets, trading activity surge
S&P Maalot raises firm’s long-term rating to ilAA- with a stable outlook and lifts its short-term rating to ilA-1+ after stronger 2025 operating performance, broader revenue diversification and rapid expansion in brokerage and asset management activity
ynet Global | 02:14 | 03.25.26
כיפת ברזל
Volkswagen in talks to supply Iron Dome components to Israel
German automaker discussing deal with Rafael to produce transport trucks, launcher parts and generators at Osnabrück plant, potentially shifting from car production and helping preserve jobs, report says
Roy Zuckerman | 00:43 | 03.25.26
צילום: Amr Alfiky, רויטרס
Fresh produce and food products will be more expensive due to war
Damage to infrastructure in the Gulf has led to a global shortage of fertilizers, and its price has already jumped by 180% in Israel;  There is also a 35% increase in packaging prices due to the rise in oil prices; Manufacturers: 'More extreme than corona or war in Ukraine'
Navit Zomer | 06:33 | 03.24.26
Aviv Nahum and Amir Boldo
AI startup Above Security raises $50 million to tackle insider threats as AI agents expand risk
Company founded by Unit 8200 veterans says new platform tracks human and AI behavior, cutting investigation time as insider risk grows in enterprise systems
ynet Global | 23:23 | 03.23.26
אונלי פנס
Reclusive OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43
Under Radvinsky’s ownership, OnlyFans grew into one of the most profitable private companies in the United Kingdom, with the platform widely used by sex workers, influencers and celebrities to connect directly with audiences
ynet Global | 14:54 | 03.23.26
שטרות כסף, אילוסטרציה
High-tech executives fuel 300% surge in stock donations as giving hits NIS 420 million in 2025
Keshet report shows 300% surge in share-based donations from high-tech executives, with total giving reaching record NIS 420 million; funds directed to education, social causes and Gaza Envelope rehabilitation
ynet Global | 21:49 | 03.21.26
קו הרקיע של העיר אוקלנד
The Kiwi exodus: New Zealand is losing its people, and Australia is cashing in
Nearly 75,000 people left New Zealand last year, most for Australia, drawn by higher pay and better job prospects; trend takes on added symbolism after former prime minister Jacinda Ardern was reportedly seen house-hunting in Sydney with her family
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 15:53 | 03.21.26
Left to right: Amit Zimerman, co-founder and chief product officer; Lior Simon, partner at Cyberstarts; Danny Brickman, co-founder and CEO
Oasis Security raises $120M Series B to secure rise of enterprise AI agents
Funding lifts total raised to $195 million as startup pushes platform to manage access for AI agents and other non-human identities across enterprise systems
ynet Global | 14:07 | 03.21.26
Amir Zilberstein, Managing Partner Team8; Tim Brown; Liran Grinberg, Managing Partner, Team8
Team8 names SolarWinds veteran Tim Brown CISO in residence
Cybersecurity leader who steered company through SUNBURST attack joins venture firm to guide startups, expand CISO Village and shape next wave of AI-driven security solutions
ynet Global | 11:15 | 03.21.26
RAVEN.IO founders
RAVEN.IO raises $20 million to expand real-time app security platform
Cybersecurity startup says funding will speed product development, US expansion and hiring as it pushes technology designed to detect and block attacks inside applications in real time, without relying on known vulnerability lists or signatures
ynet Global | 08:39 | 03.21.26
הורים ועבודה מהבית
‘Startup Nation’ under fire: how Israel’s tech sector keeps operating during war
War strains Israel’s tech sector as workers juggle war, reserves and disruptions, but industry pushes to maintain operations and reassure global clients
Tal Shahaf | 15:05 | 03.20.26
ICL
ICL opens fertilizer plant in India to boost supply amid global disruptions
ICL launches fertilizer plant in India to localize production, ease supply risks from global disruptions and support growing demand in a key import-dependent market
ynet Global | 13:38 | 03.20.26
תחנת דלק בתל אביב
War with Iran creates a new industry: 'Fuel tourism'
Austrian and Polish drivers are crossing the border into Slovakia to fill up at local gas stations to pay lower prices; rest of the world is tightening regulations to control fuel shortages and rising prices, or releasing emergency reserves
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 20:21 | 03.19.26
Niv-AI founders
Niv-AI emerges from stealth with $12M to unlock stranded power for AI with its 'electrical fingerprint' tech
Deep-tech platform addresses 'Instantaneous Power Capacity' crisis, using high-resolution data to actively orchestrate data center activity and safely maximize GPU utilization
ynet Global | 13:01 | 03.19.26
Elbit Germany secures exclusive deal on laser communications technology
Agreement with startup Cucuyo gives Elbit rights to adapt and further develop lightweight, high-capacity laser links for military use, with new systems aimed at drones, unmanned aircraft and ground-based platforms
ynet Global | 12:46 | 03.19.26
הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Israeli market gains may grow if war ends successfully, investment houses chief says
Nimrod Sapir says the more successfully the campaign ends, the more likely Israel’s risk premium will fall and the more attractive investment in Israel and its stock market will become
Gad Lior | 04:35 | 03.19.26
נושאת המטובים ג'ראלד פורד
US Congress moves to crack down after traders profit from bets on Khamenei’s death
Lawmakers push to ban wagers on assassinations, war and other sensitive government actions after traders cash in on contracts tied to US-Israeli strikes on Iran and operation to capture Venezuela's Maduro
News agencies | 23:09 | 03.18.26
Lisya Bahar Manoah, chair of Elron Ventures and managing partner at the Arieli Group, and Yaniv Schneider, CEO of Elron Ventures
Elron Ventures posts 2025 profit, expands defense-tech partnership with Rafael venture RDC
Israeli investment firm reports $40 million in proceeds from exits and $9.3 million in net profit, unveils plans to pursue control deals in defense technology through its Rafael-backed partnership and forecasts one to three portfolio exits in 2026
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 20:15 | 03.18.26
שדה הגז דרום פארס באיראן
Oil jumps after strike on Iranian natural gas facilities, threat to Gulf energy
Brent climbs to about $108 a barrel after Israeli strike on gas facilities in southern Iran, halting production at a key site, while Iranian media warns of possible attacks on energy targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar
ynet | 18:47 | 03.18.26
מטילי זהב
Guns are roaring, but the price of gold is falling — this is why
The precious metal, considered a safe haven in times of uncertainty and which surged at start of year, has stabilized since the war started at $5,000 per ounce; the reasons: fears of inflation following the surge in oil prices, which will hinder interest rate cuts
Calcalist | 12:06 | 03.18.26
Native founders
Native emerges from stealth with $42 million, unveils multi-cloud security platform
Startup says its platform translates security policy into provider-native controls across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
ynet Global | 06:21 | 03.18.26
מיצרי הורמוז
Can this decades-old Saudi pipeline become world’s oil lifeline amid Hormuz crisis?
Built during the Iran-Iraq War to bypass maritime chokepoints, Riyadh’s east-west Petroline pipeline is now a key strategic asset as Iran chokes off the Strait of Hormuz, carrying millions of barrels daily and potentially aiding Trump’s war effort
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 05:36 | 03.18.26
הצבע בביתן אלביט
Elbit reports record backlog as war drives demand for defense systems
Revenue jumps 16% as global demand surges; land systems and munitions drive growth while $28.1 billion backlog signals sustained defense spending momentum
ynet Global | 10:00 | 03.17.26
קניון שבעת הכוכבים יום הבחירות
'Feel safer in the mall than at home': Israeli mall spending jumps 33% in week two of war
After a sharp drop in the first week of war, credit card spending surged to 9.3 billion shekels as Israelis returned to malls for coffee, shopping and family outings; retailers hope canceled overseas trips will boost Passover sales
Navit Zomer | 17:07 | 03.16.26
ריב בין בני זוג
Caught cheating, wife signed away $1.5M penthouse to win him back; judge voids the waiver
Husband demanded wife give up rights to their Jerusalem penthouse after discovering her affair; family court judge rules the document was signed under coercion and orders the property to be sold and the proceeds split
Attorney Daniel Swissa | 15:12 | 03.16.26
תיעוד הניסויים בקלע דוד במשרד הביטחון
Israel eyes IPOs for defense giants IAI and Rafael amid global arms boom
After years of opposing public offerings on security grounds, Defense Ministry gives preliminary backing for simultaneous minority share sales in state-owned firms to help fund Israel’s military buildup
Yuval Azulay | 13:05 | 03.16.26
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