Business & Finance
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The plumber worth $60 billion: how Super Mario became a global empire beyond video games
With blockbuster films, nearly 1 billion game copies sold and merchandise that generates billions more, Nintendo’s mustachioed plumber has grown far beyond a beloved character into one of the most profitable children’s brands in the world, including in Israel
Anat Lev Adler | 14:27 | 04.22.26
משמאל למעלה בכיוון השעון: יצחק תשובה, מיקי פדרמן, צחי נחמיאס, עידן עופר, ראסל אלוונגר
War and AI helped them surge: five veteran Israeli tycoons who thrived in a turbulent year
As Israel’s economy faced strain, five longtime business leaders, most over 70, capitalized on war-driven demand and the AI boom, from data centers and energy to chips, finance and defense, reshaping markets and posting major gains
Navit Zomer | 10:44 | 04.22.26
משפחת מוזס
He’s Jewish, she’s Hindu — together they're building a new life in Israel
Meskin grew up in India in a Jewish home and was a dancer in Bollywood films; he immigrated at 24 with Pooja, who comes from a Hindu family; she missed Indian street food, so she opened a restaurant and he joined the family business
Assi Haim | 04:04 | 04.22.26
יבגני דיברוב ונדיר יזרעאל
ServiceNow completes $7.7B acquisition of Israel’s Armis, expanding AI-driven security platform
Deal unites Armis’ visibility over 7 billion devices with ServiceNow’s workflow automation, positioning the US firm as a key player in agentic AI and end-to-end enterprise risk management
Meir Orbach | 12:52 | 04.21.26
לוגו אפל
Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO
Longtime hardware chief set to steer the company as Tim Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will become the company’s executive chairman
Reuters | 23:47 | 04.20.26
מימין לשמאל: האחים אוסקואי, סיאווש כרמפור ואמיר אימני
Iranian expats, Jewish distillers revive banned ‘aragh sagi’ in New York
Iranian spirit outlawed since 1979 is being distilled again in New York through rare Israeli-Iranian partnership; Now sold in dozens of US bars, the drink is drawing diaspora Iranians seeking memory, identity and a lost taste of home
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:48 | 04.20.26
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'Israeli engineers are 20% more expensive': strong shekel shakes tech hiring decisions
As the shekel strengthens past 3 per dollar, Israeli tech firms warn of rising costs, stalled hiring and relocation of R&D to Eastern Europe, India and Latin America, saying the trend threatens competitiveness
Tal Shahaf | 07:46 | 04.20.26
פעילות לוחמי חטיבה 8 בדרום לבנון
Ceasefire with Iran and Hezbollah saves Israeli economy tens of billions of shekels
If the calm holds, it will avert an exceptional breach of the state budget, with daily war costs dropping from about 1 billion shekels to roughly 250 million and civilian expenses falling by hundreds of millions
Gad Lior | 22:38 | 04.19.26
Nofar Amikam, Managing partner at Glilot Capital
From funding to reality: The less-told story of what comes after a startup funding round
What happens after the funding headlines fade: why the real test for startups begins once the money lands, as founders race to find product-market fit, meet rising expectations and turn vision into execution in a fast-moving, AI-driven market
ynet Global | 16:39 | 04.19.26
נתיבי איילון
What keeps Israeli business moving? Leaders point to the values powering success
For Independence Day, senior executives reflect on the traits they see as most distinctly blue-and-white, and how those values continue to shape growth under pressure
ynet Global | 16:36 | 04.19.26
Dynamic Infrastructure team
Dynamic Infrastructure wins Arkansas contract to deploy AI analysis on hundreds of road assets
Dynamic Infrastructure’s AI platform will analyze hundreds of Arkansas transportation assets by scanning thousands of images to deliver condition assessments, aiming to reduce manual engineering work and support preventive maintenance decisions
ynet Global | 21:53 | 04.16.26
Sydney Sweeney
American Eagle stock jumps 6.5% after new Sydney Sweeney campaign revives buzz
Shares climb after denim retailer launches second campaign with the "Euphoria" star, whose previous ad drove a 77% rally despite backlash, highlighting the growing impact of celebrity marketing on Gen Z spending
Dennis Bihler | 17:44 | 04.15.26
וול סטריט
SEC approves overhaul of day trading rules eliminating $25,000 minimum for retail investors
Regulators scrap 'pattern day trader' rule, replacing it with risk-based margin requirements as brokers and platforms welcome broader access to markets for smaller investors
Dennis Bihler | 17:06 | 04.15.26
כטב"מ מטען של חברת AIR
A fraction of helicopter cost: Israeli cargo eVTOL draws US interest as Hormuz crisis reshapes logistics
Autonomous cargo aircraft from Israeli firm AIR, capable of carrying about 550 pounds, draws US military interest after maiden flight; designed for ship-to-ship logistics in high-risk zones like the Strait of Hormuz without risking troops
Tal Shahaf | 16:30 | 04.15.26
שקל דולר
Dollar drops below 3 shekels for first time since 1995 as Israeli currency surges
The US currency trades around NIS 2.99, driven by sustained inflows from tech and foreign investment, while a stronger shekel lowers import costs but raises pressure on exporters and Israel’s key industries
Gad Lior, Shlomo Teitelbaum‏ | 16:11 | 04.15.26
נתניהו וסמוטריץ' בישיבת התקציב
Israel’s budget deficit narrows to 4.2% of GDP despite war costs
Data show rolling 12-month deficit fell to 89.5B shekels in March, helped by continuing budget and delayed war outlays; officials say much larger deficits expected once defense spending, ministry funding and business compensation begin flowing
Gad Lior | 14:00 | 04.15.26
חוקרים מעבדה מחקר
Israel pushes bioconvergence as next economic frontier
Government-backed program says Israel has mapped 188 bioconvergence companies and committed hundreds of millions of shekels to research, infrastructure, regulation and training as it seeks to turn the multidisciplinary field into a new engine of growth
ynet Global | 19:05 | 04.14.26
Bsprinkler
Water crisis fuels demand for smarter irrigation as Israeli startup cuts waste with new tech
Israeli startup BSprinkler has developed a mechanical sprinkler that reduces overlap and overwatering by adjusting its range to match specific areas, improving efficiency without electronics
ynet Global | 09:12 | 04.14.26
השותפים המייסדים (מימין לשמאל) גיל פרידלנדר, חן לינצ'בסקי וג'ייסון וולף
Iron Nation raises $60M fund, expands to US with Indiana tech partnership
Founded after Oct. 7, firm shifts from emergency aid to VC, expanding globally with US partnerships and backing from international investors and institutions
Tal Shahaf | 17:15 | 04.13.26
מנהטן
Bank Hapoalim US to finance $203M Manhattan project by Yakir Gabay
The $203M financing — $167M plus $36M mezzanine — will fund Yellowstone’s conversion of a Manhattan office tower into 176 apartments amid office oversupply and housing shortage
Golan Hazani‏/Calcalist | 06:52 | 04.13.26
10D
Israel's 10D bets on physical AI and deep tech as its next frontier
The early-stage fund, which backed Mentee Robotics from its Series A, is doubling down on hardware-meets-AI companies — a space many still shy away from  
ynet Global | 22:02 | 04.12.26
Fibrotex
Israeli camouflage firm Fibrotex seeks partial sale at $1 billion valuation amid surge in global demand
The Petah Tikva-based company has hired Jefferies to explore selling a stake as defense spending rises worldwide, with strong US military contracts and rapid growth
Golan Hazani | 10:22 | 04.12.26
הכנסת
Israel approves new R&D tax incentives in bid to keep high-tech investment
Parliament backs 2026 R&D tax credits, with bigger incentives for firms in periphery and major tech companies, as Israel moves to protect its high-tech edge amid OECD-led tax changes and intensifying global competition for investment
ynet Global | 14:35 | 04.11.26
סרטון טעימה של ביג מק של מקדונלדס
At it again: McDonald’s CEO reacts to nuggets after viral burger video backlash | Watch
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski blamed others for a viral clip of him recoiling from a burger and shrugged off online ridicule, but drew fresh mockery after trying nuggets
News Agencies | 17:28 | 04.09.26
אסדת כריש
Israel to reopen Karish offshore natural gas platform following Iran ceasefire
Closed since Feb. 28 over safety concerns, Karish now moves toward restart as Energean receives approval to resume production and normal operations
Reuters | 12:55 | 04.09.26
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
אנרגיה מתחדשת
Afcon wins $24M storage deal in Israel, bets big on battery market as key growth engine
Tel Aviv-listed engineering and technology company says contract will cover battery-based storage systems with total capacity of about 45 megawatts, as it looks to expand in fast-growing market of renewable energy and grid stability
ynet Global | 09:00 | 04.07.26
משגר רקטות PULS
Greece purchases artillery systems from Israel worth NIS 2.3 billion
Elbit will supply the Greek Army with PULS multiple rocket launcher systems and a comprehensive ammunition package; The agreement will be implemented over a four-year period, followed by a 10-year support and maintenance period
Ron Crissy | 16:22 | 04.06.26
הדמיה של הרובוט הקרבי של shifters AI
Laser cannons and four-legged robots: how Israeli startups are changing the face of war
Israeli startups are deploying intel-gathering robots, drone-killing laser systems, autonomous vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and rapid 3D missile part production, turning battlefield experience into a powerful global marketing edge
Tal Shahaf | 08:32 | 04.06.26
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
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