13 Nov
Arkia employees seek alternative investor to block sale
The Arkia airline workers' union has been given a three-day deadline to find a competing bid in an attempt to block the sale of the company to the Nakash brothers.
Israel news
11 Nov
Netanyahu: Israel to gradually end US military aid
According to the Prime Minister's Office, Israel's strong economy allows it to phase out US assistance, fulfilling a 1996 pledge by Benjamin Netanyahu.
11 Nov
Bezeq Earnings: Decline in Subscribers Alongside Profit at Yes
Bezeq reports mixed quarterly results, including a decline in internet and cellular subscribers alongside a rise in profits for its subsidiary.
11 Nov
Delta Brands and ICL Earnings: Profits Erode
Delta Brands reported a drop in profits following European expansion, while ICL maintained stability despite rising production costs.
10 Nov
Surprise appointment: Liran Avishar Ben-Horin to chair the Finance Committee
MK Liran Avishar Ben-Horin is set to become the first woman to chair the Knesset Finance Committee, a move sparking debate over potential conflicts of interest.
10 Nov
Afcon and Sonol in joint venture for power plant and data center
Sonol, Afcon, and Pantellite have announced a joint venture to build a power plant and a data center with an investment of approximately 4 billion shekels.
9 Nov
Telecommunications deal: Pelephone acquires Wycom for 265 million NIS
Pelephone has signed an agreement to acquire the company Wycom for 265 million shekels.
9 Nov
Nestlé ice cream prices to rise by up to 6.8%
Froneri Israel, the manufacturer of Nestlé ice creams, announced a price increase of up to 6.8% across various products.
9 Nov
Food prices on the rise
Reports indicate another wave of price hikes in the food sector, affecting Nestle products and popular winter sweets.
9 Nov
New Mediterranean gas exploration: Murphy and Ratio receive licenses
The Ministry of Energy has granted Murphy and Ratio six gas exploration licenses, two years after the departure of the Italian energy giant Eni.
8 Nov
JFrog stock jumps 35% on Wall Street
Shares of the Israeli software company JFrog surged 35% in a single trading day after the firm reported results that exceeded analyst expectations.
7 Nov
S&P reaffirms Israel's credit rating
The rating agency kept Israel's credit rating at A with a stable outlook, six months after the previous review.
6 Nov
Talks on Arkia Acquisition: Israir and Israel Airports Authority Involved
Israir's CEO has confirmed that the company is in negotiations to acquire Arkia, while the Israel Airports Authority workers' committee is also exploring a potential purchase.
6 Nov
Netanyahu and Trump: Transitioning from Aid to Economic Partnership
The Prime Minister's Office has confirmed a transition to a partnership model, following reports regarding the halt of U.S. security aid.
5 Nov
Concerns in US: Israel aid may be at risk following midterm results
US political figures warn that shifts following the midterm elections may jeopardize the sustainability of financial aid to Israel.
5 Nov
Israeli defense-tech investment set to rise
Investments in Israeli defense-tech are projected to reach $1 billion in 2026, driven by global demand for combat-proven technologies.
5 Nov
Report: Israel to need billions more in military equipment funding
Israel is expected to require an additional $10 billion after the military aid agreement expires in 2028, following weapons orders that exceed the agreed framework.
4 Nov
Banks permitted to cease physical mail notifications
Banks in Israel are now authorized to stop sending physical mail to customers without requiring prior consent.
4 Nov
Fuel prices: 0.50 NIS increase per liter
Starting at midnight, a liter of 95-octane gasoline will cost 7.85 NIS following the Finance Minister's decision on excise tax reductions.
3 Nov
Nice to cut 500 jobs; shares plunge on TASE
Nice has announced a reduction of approximately 500 positions, a decision that led to sharp declines in its stock price on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
3 Nov
Enlight Reports 40% Revenue Increase and Raises Guidance
Renewable energy company Enlight released its third-quarter results, showing $231 million in revenue and a revised financial outlook.
3 Nov
Bank Association CEO Eitan Madmon Resigns
Eitan Madmon has announced the end of his eight-year tenure, following a failed removal attempt that prompted an investigation by the Competition Authority.
2 Nov
Discount Bank Relaunches Tender for Sale of Credit Card Firm Cal
Israel Discount Bank is preparing a new tender to sell credit card company Cal following the expiration of an agreement with Union-Harel, seeking a regulatory extension.
1 Nov
Bank Hapoalim Workers' Committee Chairman Roni Garfunkel Steps Down
Roni Garfunkel leaves after seven years in office amid internal committee disputes and an ongoing labor conflict.
29 Oct
Israel Gasoline Prices to Drop Saturday, Steep Hike May Follow
The price of 95 octane fuel will fall by NIS 0.42 on November 1, while the Finance Ministry weighs extending tax relief ahead of a potential sharp hike.
28 Oct
Market Turmoil: Tel Aviv Stocks Tumble and Shekel Weakens
Tel Aviv indices erased October gains and the shekel slid as election uncertainty and fears of political paralysis rattled markets.
28 Oct
Former Israel Land Authority Head Yanki Quint Appointed Chairman of NewMed Energy
The former government agency chief will lead Yitzhak Tshuva's energy partnership, which holds a 45% stake in the Leviathan natural gas field.
27 Oct
Shekel Strengthens Sharply on Election Day Amid High Voter Turnout
The US dollar and euro weakened against the Israeli currency as markets weighed high participation at the polls.
27 Oct
Credit Card Spending Surges on Election Day in Israel
Israelis took advantage of the election day holiday to shop, with credit card spending jumping by tens of millions of shekels compared to the previous election.
26 Oct
Aura Acquires Senior Living Chain Beit Bakfar in 1.7-Billion-Shekel Deal
Real estate developer Aura is expanding into senior living with the full acquisition of Beit Bakfar from the Bluestein family.
26 Oct
Strauss to Take Full Control of Doritos and Tapuchips Maker in 2-Billion-Shekel Deal
Strauss is set to acquire PepsiCo's stake in the salty snacks joint venture as the US giant steps back from the Israeli market.
25 Oct
44 Months in Prison for Business Owner Convicted of Tax Fraud
The Ramle Magistrate's Court sentenced Avner Alok to prison and a fine after convicting him of tax offenses totaling approximately 5.75 million shekels.
25 Oct
Top Economists Warn: Crypto Plan to Evade Sanctions Will Cause Irreversible Damage
Senior Israeli economists warn that Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to use digital currencies to circumvent potential sanctions could inflict severe damage on the economy.
24 Oct
Bank of Israel Responds to Netanyahu: Crypto Cannot Circumvent Sanctions
The Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal, clarifying that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to bypass sanctions.
24 Oct
Backlash Mounts Over Netanyahu's Idea to Evade Sanctions via Crypto
Senior economists warn against isolation from global finance as ministries deny knowledge of any plan to use crypto against banking sanctions.
23 Oct
Netanyahu: Israel Needs 'Alternate Economy' to Circumvent Global Sanctions
The prime minister said Israel must prepare for potential Western sanctions and pointed to blockchain technology as a possible alternative.
22 Oct
Suspect in Multi-Million Shekel Embezzlement Extradited from Portugal to Israel
Eyal Rosen, former executive of public company Gibuy Holdings, has been extradited from Portugal to Israel on suspicion of embezzlement, money laundering, and misleading investors.
21 Oct
Bank of Israel Leaves Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged at 3.25%
The monetary committee paused rate cuts amid upcoming elections and regional security tensions.
18 Oct
Govt Approves Billions in Civilian Budget Cuts for Defense Ahead of Elections
Israel's government approved across-the-board budget cuts to civilian ministries to fund defense purchases ahead of the election.
18 Oct
Senior Economists Warn: West Bank Violence and Settlement Expansion Pose Risk to Israeli Economy
A forum of 61 senior economists warned that settler violence and settlement expansion could trigger European sanctions and inflict heavy economic damage on Israel.