Business & Finance
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
מודולים במשקל מאות טונות מונפים מאוניות המשא אל אסדת כריש
Israel's $1.5 billion Katlan gas project: 350-ton lifts, GPS jamming and an active sea platform
About 100 kilometers offshore, Energean is laying 30 kilometers of subsea pipeline while Karish keeps producing gas; Katlan is due online in the first half of 2027, but its Israel chief warns too little exploration could leave a future reserves gap
Sivan Hilaie | 12:08 | 10.13.26
ועידת "האנשים של המדינה"
Israel Aerospace Industries slows hiring despite soaring demand as AI reshapes workforce
IAI workers' union chairman Yair Katz says the defense giant is slowing recruitment and preparing employees for AI-driven changes to avoid layoffs; he also calls for fewer government restrictions ahead of a planned IPO and warns against reliance on foreign suppliers
Sharon Kidon | 17:55 | 10.12.26
Aliyah Ventures founder Ron Alpar
New VC fund bets Israel’s next billion-dollar startup will be founded by an immigrant
Aliyah Ventures, founded by former McKinsey executive Ron Alpar, is targeting immigrant entrepreneurs who often arrive without the army ties, local networks or Hebrew fluency that can help open doors in Israeli tech 
ynet Global | 16:18 | 10.12.26
הקאובוי העירום, דמות מטיימס סקוור
Times Square's Naked Cowboy makes $150,000 a year in underwear, and that's just part of the story
Robert Burck, 55, says his best year brought in $250,000 and lean years as little as $25,000; last year, his famous Times Square act helped generate $50,000 from Cameo videos, $10,000 from branded oysters and thousands more in franchise fees
News Agencies | 09:54 | 10.12.26
מייסדי דקארט, מימין לשמאל: אוריאן לייטרסדורף, דין לייטרסדורף ומשה שלו
Amazon may acquire Israeli AI startup Descartes for about $7 billion
American giant is in negotiations to acquire the AI ​​startup in order to compete with Nvidia, according to the Wall Street Journal; both Nvidia and Anthropic also expressed interest in acquiring the company in recent months
News Agencies | 04:30 | 10.12.26
בקבוקי יין אדום (אילוסטרציה)
Thieves steal 30,000 bottles worth 5 million euros in Italy’s biggest wine heist ever
At least seven thieves disabled alarms and security cameras at Marchesi Antinori's winery near Cortona, then used its own forklifts to fill two trucks with prized 2023 vintages; the historic producer is warning customers and distributors worldwide
Associated Press | 13:11 | 10.11.26
The passengers appointed a committee to coordinate their dealings with the authorities
Flydubai passengers plan to sue airline and Israel for hundreds of millions after co-pilot attack
About 100 of 174 passengers have authorized a committee led by Bank Leumi executive Tzvika Manes, who helped overpower the attacking co-pilot; the group is consulting law firms and examining flight regulations under the Abraham Accords
Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 12:46 | 10.11.26
Phantom GI founders
Israeli startup develops 20-minute procedure for patients too sick for surgery
Israeli startup Phantom GI has raised $5 million to develop a minimally invasive device designed to relieve life-threatening bowel obstructions in about 20 minutes, offering a potential alternative for patients too ill to undergo major surgery
ynet Global | 14:20 | 10.09.26
Radiation inside cars: Whether it poses a health risk remains uncertain
Can cars be radiation-free? Israeli startup SafeFields offers a solution
A deal with a global automotive supplier and talks with leading automakers could bring the Israeli company's technology to millions of vehicles, while proposed legislation may force carmakers to disclose radiation levels for the first time
Tal Shahaf | 10:43 | 10.09.26
משרד הביטחון רוכש מחברת ׳אלביט מערכות׳ מערכות הגנה מתקדמות עבור מסוקי האפאצ׳י והבלקהוק של צה״ל בכ-200 מיליון ש״ח
Budget dispute derails Israel's $1 billion Apache helicopter purchase from US
Israel missed a deadline to buy 12 Apache helicopters worth $1 billion despite three US extensions, as a budget dispute left $288 million unfunded; Deals for additional refueling aircraft and transport helicopters are also at risk
Yuval Azulai/Calcalist | 12:58 | 10.08.26
Construction of a solar roof over a dairy barn
Can solar power help bring Israel’s border farms back to life?
Opinion: Solar projects can provide farmers in Israel’s border communities with steady income, new infrastructure and energy resilience, helping sustain agriculture and strengthen communities as they rebuild after Oct. 7
Danielle Biton | 07:24 | 10.08.26
הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Israel’s economy defies 3 years of war as stocks surge and shekel strengthens
Three years after October 7, Israel’s GDP has grown nearly 10%, the TA-125 has surged 120% and the shekel has strengthened sharply, even as war costs, debt and economic uncertainty remain high
Micky Grunfeld, Shira Reiter, Noam Landman | 19:22 | 10.07.26
מימין: דינה חיג'אזי, דניאל גואן וקארי נוט
How Oct. 7 tore apart a Dallas counseling practice, ending in firings, lawsuits and a family rift
D2 Counseling fired two Jewish therapists after they challenged limits on discussing Israel and Jewish clients at work; the owners denied discrimination, said repeated emails drove the firings and later settled the case on confidential terms
News Agencies | 14:37 | 10.07.26
Capitolis founder and CEO Gil Mandelzis
Capitolis secures $220 million in financing ahead of eSecLending acquisition
Backed by Citi, Bank of America and other major financial institutions, fintech company secures new equity and debt financing to fund its $200 million eSecLending acquisition and expand into securities lending
ynet Global | 02:45 | 10.07.26
פיצה דון פדרו, ברק אברמוב
Israeli businessman buys pizzeria from Beitar Jerusalem owner for millions
Gilad Bruchim, a major Israeli parallel importer of electrical appliances, bought Don Perdo pizzeria from Japanika and Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov, as he and his son plan to build a fast-food group with several brands
Navit Zomer | 04:40 | 10.06.26
Playtika memorial installation
Israeli companies mark Oct. 7 anniversary with remembrance at work
From former hostages sharing stories of captivity to memorial spaces and ties with bereaved families, workplaces across Israel give employees a place to remember, reflect and honor those affected by the Hamas attack
ynet Global | 23:15 | 10.05.26
מטוס ישראייר
Thanks to flydubai's horror flight, this Israeli company's stock has already jumped 19%
Israir records a 5% increase in trading, which adds to a significant increase it made last week; El Al also started the day positively, but is now down about a percent; Forex: The euro weakens globally
ynet | 12:46 | 10.05.26
Amir Shriki, controlling shareholder of real estate company Aya New York, next to one of the company’s properties in Manhattan
‘There’s no point in staying’: Israeli real estate entrepreneur quits Tel Aviv bond market after 8 months
Eight months after a bond offering, Aya New York owner Amir Shriki is repaying the debt early and quitting Israel’s capital market, saying American companies have little chance of raising funds there
Golan Hazani/Calcalist | 00:38 | 10.05.26
סקרלט ג'והנסון
Scarlett Johansson’s skin care brand The Outset shuts down
Hollywood star’s four-year beauty venture struggled with pricing, fierce competition and a strategy that downplayed her celebrity; closure highlights growing challenges facing celebrity-backed brands
ynet | 00:35 | 10.05.26
Mickey Haslavsky. 'I agents make it possible to monitor multiple platforms continuously, test where opportunities are emerging and act while those opportunities still matter'
How do you get ChatGPT to notice your company? Enso raises $15M to find out
Israeli startup enso raised $15 million to expand its AI agents, which help companies adapt to changing search, social media and AI platforms as services like ChatGPT increasingly shape how consumers discover businesses
ynet Global | 12:54 | 10.03.26
Parents’ jobs predict children’s grades better than education, Israeli study finds
Study of more than 10,000 Israeli 15-year-olds finds parents’ occupations explain about 45% of achievement gaps, compared with 21% for education; fathers’ jobs showed the strongest link
Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 21:52 | 10.02.26
גדעון רוזנברג
Want a job at Nvidia? Israel HR chief reveals what it takes to get hired
Nvidia Israel HR chief Gideon Rosenberg reveals what it takes to get hired, the company’s office policy and plans to recruit thousands in the AI era — and recounts his personal fight to bring kidnapped employee Avinatan Or home
Israel Wullman | 19:06 | 10.02.26
טקס הפרשת חלה אצל הרבנית רבקה בריסטיצקי
Challah, DJs and dancers: How a Jewish ritual became a booming business
Once a private mitzvah, challah separation has become a staged social event drawing secular women, young participants and celebrities; hosts charge thousands of shekels, mixer sales are rising and demand has grown since Oct. 7
Shoshana Hen | 12:13 | 10.02.26
ינון קרייז
Israeli Mattel chief Ynon Kreiz tapped to lead $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Ramat Gan-born executive who helped revive Barbie will become co-CEO alongside David Ellison, overseeing a media giant spanning HBO, CBS, CNN, Nickelodeon and two major Hollywood studios
News Agencies | 01:42 | 10.02.26
מטה פאלו אלטו בקליפורניה
Palo Alto Networks becomes first company worth 1 trillion shekels on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Cybersecurity giant’s shares jump 5.4% to a record high, giving it a market value equal to roughly a third of all TASE-listed stocks; El Al and Israir rise again after Flydubai scare
Navit Zomer | 17:28 | 10.01.26
וול סטריט
Why Wall Street is building for a private-market future
Wall Street’s push into private markets is accelerating as companies stay private longer, giving employees, founders and investors new ways to buy and sell shares before an IPO
Chaim Schiff | 11:50 | 10.01.26
תחנת דלק בתל אביב
Israel weighs new fuel discount as gas hits yet another record
Smotrich seeks another 50-agorot cut after prices hit record 8.27 shekels per liter; officials warn tax relief could deepen fiscal strain
Calcalist, Gad Lior | 09:42 | 10.01.26
צוות OpenWeb
From $1.5B valuation to insolvency: Israeli unicorn OpenWeb seeks court protection
Company says Microsoft cut ties, a lender froze $7.3 million in overseas accounts and demanded immediate repayment of $20 million, derailing a planned $14 million rescue; OpenWeb says employees have been paid and the platform remains operational
Meir Orbach, Calcalist | 08:15 | 10.01.26
מותג השיער HAIRHOUSE
Israeli hair care brand OLIÈRE PARIS expands to Australia amid boycott concerns
Israeli hair care brand OLIÈRE PARIS, made in Arad, is now sold in 100 Hairhouse stores in Australia and is nearly sold out; some production moved to Hungary to avoid boycotts, but the Hebrew “B.S.D.” marking remains on packaging
Meirav Crystal | 04:56 | 10.01.26
ה בורסה לניירות ערך ב תל אביב הבורסה לניירות ערך בתל אביב
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is booming. Look closer and the picture is very different
A handful of heavyweight winners, led by Tower and insurance stocks, are carrying the market higher even as 67 of 126 major shares have fallen; experts are split on whether lagging real estate and renewable-energy stocks now offer an opportunity
Almog Azar, Calcalist | 14:22 | 09.30.26
הכוונת של סמארט שוטר
Israeli rifle-sight maker Smart Shooter lands $150M US anti-drone deal
Smart Shooter was named sole supplier of SMASH systems to a US task force combating small drones; the three-year framework includes equipment, training and service, while the $150 million figure is a ceiling, not a guaranteed government purchase
Navit Zomer | 13:11 | 09.30.26
מנכ"ל Open AI, סם אלטמן,
OpenAI seeks $30 billion at $1.4 trillion valuation as IPO is pushed back
Early talks with investors could give the ChatGPT maker fresh capital while it postpones a public listing; the proposed valuation would mark another sharp jump for the AI giant as spending, revenue growth and safety pressures continue to mount
News agencies | 12:03 | 09.30.26
אונייה של צים
Israel halts review of Zim sale to Hapag-Lloyd, FIMI
Government authority scraps original deal structure amid ministry opposition, forcing shipping giant's board to weigh revised bid or seek new buyers
Golan Hazani, Calcalist | 22:58 | 09.29.26
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