https://en.globes.co.il/en/mador.aspx?fid=1725#utm_source=RSS Israel's Business Arena Globes en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:02:30 GMT feedback@globes.co.il 10 70 144 https://images.globes.co.il/rss/Globes_logo_RSS_ENG.png https://en.globes.co.il/en/mador.aspx?fid=1725#utm_source=RSS https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539712#utm_source=RSS 1001539712 Total damage from gas field shutdowns during the war was about NIS 1.7 billion. Idan Eretz Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:47:54 GMT enn Energy Market Karish rig credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539704#utm_source=RSS 1001539704 All 100 BCM of natural gas in the Cypriot field will be sold to Egypt by NewMed, Shell and Chevron. Idan Eretz Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:44:00 GMT enn Energy Market Drilling platform off Limassol credit: Shutterstock Andriy Markov https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539693#utm_source=RSS 1001539693 “The Information” reports that Dutch AI cloud company Nebius is negotiating to buy the Israeli company after Nvidia pulled out of talks to buy AI21 Labs. Assaf Gilead Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:12:01 GMT enn IT AI21 Labs founders Amnon Shashua, Yoav Shaham and Ori Goshen credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539691#utm_source=RSS 1001539691 Investor optimism should push up the TASE and strengthen the shekel as Ben Gurion airport resumes full operations, although foreign airlines will not return immediately. Globes correspondent Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:10:06 GMT enn Economy Tel Aviv credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539618#utm_source=RSS 1001539618 A ministerial committee has approved increased production of Arrow missiles, in a deal which will be worth billions to Israel Aerospace Industries. Oren Dori Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:17:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Arrow system credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539552#utm_source=RSS 1001539552 The Israeli company brings together four physicists whose research spans decades at the forefront of neutral atom science. Globes correspondent Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:04:34 GMT enn Start ups IT Q-Factor founders credit: Eyal Toueg https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539550#utm_source=RSS 1001539550 Security relations between Israel and Greece have strengthened significantly in recent years, including the export of air defense systems and more. Dean Shmuel Elmas Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:51:13 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Elbit Systems PULS artillery system credit: Elbit Systems https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539529#utm_source=RSS 1001539529 The Israeli mobile gaming company is reviewing strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT enn Market Robert Antika credit: PR Ohad Romano https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539517#utm_source=RSS 1001539517 The IAI CEO, a consensus candidate of government ministers squabbling over the next chair, will head a search committee to find a new CEO. Dean Shmuel Elmas Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:51:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense IAI CEO Boaz Levy credit: Yosef Yehoshua https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539513#utm_source=RSS 1001539513 The government's leave without pay compensation plan does not cover the first days of the war for the private sector. Nevo Shafir Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:12:00 GMT enn Economy Benjamin Netanyahu credit: Noam Revkin-Fenton, Haaretz https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539510#utm_source=RSS 1001539510 Each member of Kibbutz Yizre'el, which controls the pool cleaning robot company, has lost NIS 16.5 million on paper in five years. Netanel Ariel Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:14:00 GMT enn Market Maytronics factory credit: Sagi Moran https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539447#utm_source=RSS 1001539447 From midnight on Sunday up to 100 passengers will be allowed on each flight taking off from Ben Gurion airport. Stav Livne Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:23:00 GMT enn Tourism Ben Gurion airport credit: Michal Aloni https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539442#utm_source=RSS 1001539442 The company says dual listing will expand its investors base, enhance trading liquidity, and increase accessibility for Israeli and international investors. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:40:27 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Odysight.ai CEO Yehu Ofer https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539436#utm_source=RSS 1001539436 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Petah Tikva and Haifa and Yerucham. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:00 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539434#utm_source=RSS 1001539434 In March’s salary, many employees in Israel are receiving higher net pay. Ela Levi-Weinrib Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:09:00 GMT enn Economy Employment Average wage in Israel credit: Shutterstock Rita Kapitulski https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539415#utm_source=RSS 1001539415 The number of passengers permitted on flights taking off from Israel will be increased from Saturday night. Stav Livne Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:43:00 GMT enn Tourism Departure board Ben Gurion airport credit: Michal Aloni https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539403#utm_source=RSS 1001539403 The shutdown of the offshore gas field at the start of the war has forced Israel to produce electricity using coal and diesel instead. Idan Eretz Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:09:00 GMT enn Energy Leviathan platform credit: Albatross https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539397#utm_source=RSS 1001539397 Israeli privately-held tech companies have raised $3.1 billion in the first three months of 2026, according to IVC, after raising $10.7 billion in 2025. Globes correspondent Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:17:49 GMT enn Start ups Dollars credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539384#utm_source=RSS 1001539384 The heavy rains over the past week have boosted the lake. Globes correspondent Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:22:14 GMT enn Water Kinneret credit: Shai Mizrachi, Kinneret Cities Assn. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539375#utm_source=RSS 1001539375 The Israeli company monitors online discourse to combat fake news and has developed an AI-based system to detect risks and malicious activity on social media networks. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:50:18 GMT enn IT Market Cyabra founders credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539320#utm_source=RSS 1001539320 Linx recently launched Linx Autopilot, an autonomous AI agent designed to fundamentally change how identity governance is managed. Globes correspondent Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:10 GMT enn Start ups IT Linx top executives credit: Monika Normand https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539287#utm_source=RSS 1001539287 Such adjustments to the law would include cancellation of entitlement to financial compensation, adjustments to entitlement to accommodation, and adjustments to providing passengers with an alternative flight. Stav Livne Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:00 GMT enn Tourism Market El Al credit: Ido Wachtel https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539268#utm_source=RSS 1001539268 Talking to "Globes", governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron admits he had little influence on the 2026 budget and the widening fiscal deficit. Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:43:00 GMT enn Economy Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Yossi Cohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539265#utm_source=RSS 1001539265 The maximum price of government price controlled 95 octane gasoline at self-service pumps in Israel will rise on Tuesday at midnight April 1, 2026, by NIS 1.08 per liter to NIS 8.05 per liter. Oren Dori Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:22:24 GMT enn Energy Gas station credit: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539246#utm_source=RSS 1001539246 The measure is fiercely opposed by senior Ministry of Finance officials and the Bank of Israel. Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:14:00 GMT enn Economy Avi Simhon and Benjamin Netanyahu credit: Kobi Gidon GPO https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538970#utm_source=RSS 1001538970 Qodo’s platform has the ability to identify subtle logic errors, cross-file inconsistencies, and architectural violations while minimizing noise for developers. Globes correspondent Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:41:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Qodo team credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538965#utm_source=RSS 1001538965 The Bank of Israel has issued revised forecasts for GDP growth, the budget deficit and debt-to-GDP growth, based on the assumption that the war will end toward the end of April. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:17:00 GMT enn Economy Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron credit: Jonathan Bloom https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538961#utm_source=RSS 1001538961 The Israeli startup has developed a new category of Internet security management - Edge Security Management (ESM). Globes correspondent Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Huskeys founders credit: Yair Glazer https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538960#utm_source=RSS 1001538960 The Israeli startup autonomously and continuously manages and scales cloud and AI infrastructure in real time. Globes correspondent Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT enn Start ups IT ScaleOps CEO Yodar Shafrir credit: Menash Cohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538958#utm_source=RSS 1001538958 This is a rare investment in a company that is neither a development company nor a construction company operating in the real estate sector. Arik Mirovsky Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:58 GMT enn Market Harel CEO Nir Cohen credit: Tal Shahar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538953#utm_source=RSS 1001538953 The prolongation of the fighting has led to a more sober assessment of Operation Roaring Lion's economic conseqeunces. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:44:00 GMT enn Economy Shmuel Abramzon, Ministry of Finance chief economist credit: Yossi Zamir https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538923#utm_source=RSS 1001538923 The figure is 34% higher than in the first quarter of 2025, but companies' strategic considerations in timing of announcements mean that it does not necessarily reflect wartime resilience. Meytal Vaizberg Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:29:00 GMT enn Start ups Tech fund raising credit: Shutterstock; processing: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538901#utm_source=RSS 1001538901 Ilan Rom's announcement came hours after the Knesset passed the 2026 budget. He is seen as candidate to head the National Security Council. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:51:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Ilan Rom credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538897#utm_source=RSS 1001538897 In the Knesset budget debate, confused opposition members voted in favor of the move. The NIS 699 billion 2026 budget was passed. Oren Dori Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:11:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Knesset plenum credit: Knesset Spokesperson/Noam Moskowitz https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538886#utm_source=RSS 1001538886 Investors left in the market apparently see home price rises resuming, and are taking advantage of developers' special offers. Arik Mirovsky Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:53:00 GMT enn Financial services Real estate Mortgage taking credit: Tali Bogdansky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538877#utm_source=RSS 1001538877 The company, which is building a new clinical infrastructure designed to close one of healthcare’s most costly and overlooked gaps, the 30 days following hospital discharge, has raised $20 million to date. Gali Weinreb Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:27:00 GMT enn Healthcare Start ups https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538796#utm_source=RSS 1001538796 Yoav Tourgeman says he is confident the public will be favorably impressed by the air defense laser interception system’s performance. Assaf Uni Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:19:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Iron Beam credit: IDF Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538787#utm_source=RSS 1001538787 Credit card company ICC-Cal has written to the CEO of El Al's Matmid frequent flyer program alleging violations of their agreement. Bar Lavi Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:36:00 GMT enn Financial services Tourism Market ICC-Cal CEO Yafit Gheriani‏ credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538786#utm_source=RSS 1001538786 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Rishon Lezion, Petah Tikva, Akko, Arad, Netivot and Dimona. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:19:00 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538785#utm_source=RSS 1001538785 The Israeli airline has transferred flights to Taba after the Jordanian authorities insisted Arkia can only use local charter companies and not European charter companies. Stav Livne Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:39:00 GMT enn Tourism Arkia credit: Arkia https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538604#utm_source=RSS 1001538604 MKs will vote on the second and third readings of the 2026 Budget Law just 48 hours before the deadline for the government to approve the budget, with failure to meet the deadline meaning that the Knesset will dissolve and there will be early elections. Oren Dori Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:31:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Knesset plenum credit: Knesset Spokesperson Noam Moskovitch https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538579#utm_source=RSS 1001538579 This is a dramatic move because estimates are that Fly Card represents one third of ICC CAL’s activity. Nevo Shafir Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:22:00 GMT enn Financial services Market Isracard CEO Itamar Furman credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538575#utm_source=RSS 1001538575 The company, founder by former senior executives from Nofar and Enlight, will develop solar energy and data center projects in the US. Idan Eretz Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:00 GMT enn IT Energy Stark Power founders credit: Private image https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001539335#utm_source=RSS 1001539335 Ron de Jesus has been appointed Chief Trust Officer and Head of Privacy Strategy by the Israeli startup. Globes correspondent Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:58:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Ron de Jesus credit: Fred Courtois https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538561#utm_source=RSS 1001538561 Iran's resilience, despite the destruction of half of its launchers and ballistic missile stockpiles, rests on fortified missile bases built deep underground. Assaf Gilead Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:41:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Iranian underground missile base credit: Iranian media publication collected by Tal Inbar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538558#utm_source=RSS 1001538558 The Ministry of Transport has extended the restrictions allowing only one full flight to land every hour at Ben Gurion airport with the aircraft taking off on the outbound journey with only 50 passengers. Stav Livne Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:46:20 GMT enn Tourism Ben Gurion airport credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538531#utm_source=RSS 1001538531 A former chief engineer of the Home Front Command explains why it is vital to take shelter in our safe rooms. Arik Mirovsky Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:32:00 GMT enn Real estate Missile hit safe room in Petah Tikva credit: Israel Fire and Rescue Service https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538523#utm_source=RSS 1001538523 “Globes” interviews Eilat medical school Dean Prof. Hana Leiba about the country’s newest medical school, which is due to launch in October. Gali Weinreb Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:38:00 GMT enn Healthcare Eilat credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538467#utm_source=RSS 1001538467 An average of 30,000 Israelis served in the IDF reserves at any given time last year, cutting GDP, tightening the job market, and fueling inflation, the Bank of Israel reports. Asaf Zagrizak Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:44:41 GMT enn Economy IDF army reservists credit: IDF Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538452#utm_source=RSS 1001538452 Notch CEO Rafael Brosh: The insurance industry is beginning to understand the full potential of agentic AI. Globes correspondent Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Notch founders credit: Liron Weissman https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538422#utm_source=RSS 1001538422 Rafael is in advanced negotiations to convert a Volkswagen plant in Germany into a factory producing components for the defense system, “The Financial Times” reports. Assaf Uni Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:12:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Iron Dome credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538345#utm_source=RSS 1001538345 The Israeli cybersecurity company has positioned itself as a strong rival of cloud security company Wiz, now owned by Google, making it attractive to AWS and Microsoft. Assaf Gilead Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:23:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Amiram Shachar credit: Upwind https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538318#utm_source=RSS 1001538318 The legislation, however, contains prominent differences between what is given to the public and private sectors. Oren Dori Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:56 GMT enn Economy Employment Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538308#utm_source=RSS 1001538308 NoTraffic transforms traditional traffic lights into software-defined infrastructure, effectively turning them into digital assets. Globes correspondent Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Start ups No Traffic founders credit: Hadar Golan https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538312#utm_source=RSS 1001538312 A new study by the Shoresh Institute for Socioeconomic Research indicates that the gaps in basic consumption - mainly food, housing, and transportation - have remained deep in recent decades and have even widened in some cases. Nevo Shafir Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:47:41 GMT enn Economy Gap between rich and poor credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538306#utm_source=RSS 1001538306 The Israeli company has developed a platform, which uses specialized AI investigators to continuously analyze behavior across identity, endpoint, SaaS, and AI environments. Globes correspondent Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:10:14 GMT enn Start ups Cybersecurity Photo: Shutterstock ASAP Creative https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538304#utm_source=RSS 1001538304 Israeli airlines must decide which destinations and passengers take priority and are shifting flights to Taba and Aqaba. Stav Livne Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:14:00 GMT enn Tourism Departure board Ben Gurion airport credit: Michal Aloni https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538302#utm_source=RSS 1001538302 TASE figures show the share of foreign investors in daily trading has jumped from 35% before the war to 41% during the war and 44% of trade on Fridays is from foreign investors. Netanel Ariel Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:47:47 GMT enn Market TASE credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538233#utm_source=RSS 1001538233 Shop Analytics data find that Israelis currently prefer to buy from local online sites due to canceled flights and logistical uncertainty. Galit Hatan Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:52:00 GMT enn Retailing Next credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538219#utm_source=RSS 1001538219 The Tel Aviv 35 Index opened trading this morning down more than 2% but these losses were wiped out after Trump’s unexpected announcement. Globes correspondent Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:52:00 GMT enn Politics Market US President Donald Trump credit: Reuters Kyle Mazza https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538208#utm_source=RSS 1001538208 The budget must now be approved by the plenum in its second and third readings by the end of the month, otherwise the Knesset will be automatically dissolved. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:38:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Knesset Finance Committee credit: Noam Moskovich, Knesset Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538206#utm_source=RSS 1001538206 El Al has called for the opening of Ramon airport near Eilat as an alternative to Ben Gurion airport. Stav Livne Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:41:00 GMT enn Tourism Arkia aircraft credit: Arkia https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538202#utm_source=RSS 1001538202 The US food delivery service is to begin Israel operations soon after the war ends. Nevo Shafir Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:29:00 GMT enn Retailing Uber Eats credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538201#utm_source=RSS 1001538201 The more severe restrictions follow increased missile fire from Iran. Stav Livne Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:57:00 GMT enn Tourism Ben Gurion airport credit: Michal Aloni https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538134#utm_source=RSS 1001538134 The news that former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen and Israel Canada controlling shareholders Barak Rosen and Asaf Touchmair are slated to join the investor group further boosted Aerodrome's share price. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:15:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Yossi Cohen at the 2023 Globes Israel Business Conference credit: Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538128#utm_source=RSS 1001538128 The chipmaker now has a market cap of $18.4 billion, after leapfrogging Check Point and becoming the third most valuable Israeli company on Wall Street after Elbit Systems and Teva. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:58:00 GMT enn IT Market Russell Ellwanger credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538126#utm_source=RSS 1001538126 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Holon, Ness Ziona, Rosh Ha’ayin, Nesher and Dimona. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:25:00 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538123#utm_source=RSS 1001538123 Ratio will now proceed to take up the license it won in October 2023 with its other partner, Dana Petroleum. Idan Eretz Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:19:00 GMT enn Energy Market Ratio CEO Yigal Landau credit: Rami Zarnegar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538108#utm_source=RSS 1001538108 Because of the uncertainty over when Operation Roaring Lion will end, employees placed on unpaid leave up to the end of April will still be entitled to unemployment benefit. Oren Dori Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:58:00 GMT enn Economy Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538106#utm_source=RSS 1001538106 Epitomee Medical has a distribution agreement with a German company, and has already begun sales in Israel. Gali Weinreb Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:15:00 GMT enn Healthcare Market Epitomee Medical weight loss pill credit: Company website https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538093#utm_source=RSS 1001538093 The company addresses the central security challenge of the AI era – managing non-human identities and enabling control of AI agents' access to critical systems. Meytal Vaizberg Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:01:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Oasis Security founders Danny Brickman and Amit Zimerman credit: Ohad Kab https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538067#utm_source=RSS 1001538067 Following the strike, smoke was seen billowing above the Bazan Group Oil Refineries installation in Haifa Bay. Idan Eretz Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:52:00 GMT enn Energy Oil Refineries missile strike in Haifa Bay https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001538035#utm_source=RSS 1001538035 Israelis are ranked eighth in the World Happiness Index, despite the ongoing war and missile attacks of recent years, according to the latest report conducted by Gallup. Assaf Uni Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:14:43 GMT enn Economy Happiness credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537984#utm_source=RSS 1001537984 The report reflects a record year in the number of deposits in the fund, totaling NIS 420 million, and a surge in total grants distributed by philanthropists through the platform, totaling NIS 275 million. Globes correspondent Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:59:00 GMT enn Economy Philanthropy credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537981#utm_source=RSS 1001537981 US investors led by Elliot Zemel claim the Nakash brothers violated agreements and are demanding compensation if the deal does not proceed. Stav Livne Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:08:56 GMT enn Tourism Legal Arkia credit: Arkia spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537978#utm_source=RSS 1001537978 NOI from the company’s data centers reached NIS 449 million last year, 95% more than in 2024. Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:27:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Danna Azrieli credit: Ziv Koren https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537972#utm_source=RSS 1001537972 Israel’s banks have agreed a compromise that will see Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich abandon legislation for a tax on excess bank profits. Oren Dori and Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:47:16 GMT enn Financial services Economy Market Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537953#utm_source=RSS 1001537953 Following a hit on private planes at Ben Gurion Airport, the Transport Ministry has canceled plans to increase passenger quotas. Stav Livne Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:25:00 GMT enn Tourism El Al credit: Ido Wachtel https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537951#utm_source=RSS 1001537951 The apartment is in the David Promenade Towers project, reflecting a high price of about NIS160,000 per square meter. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn and Hilit Yanai-Levison Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:40:00 GMT enn Real estate David Promenade Towers Tel Aviv seafront credit: Eyal Hertogs https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537946#utm_source=RSS 1001537946 The US carrier, which in recent times has resumed Tel Aviv operations more swiftly than its rivals, has announced that it will not recommence flying to Israel until at least mid-June. Stav Livne Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:00 GMT enn Tourism United Airlines credit: Shutterstock/Felix Tchvertkin https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537887#utm_source=RSS 1001537887 Local defense companies must balance domestic and foreign demand and must meet tight delivery schedules. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn and Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:49:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Arrow 3 credit: Israel Ministry of Defense https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537863#utm_source=RSS 1001537863 In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts. Oren Dori Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:50:00 GMT enn Economy Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537843#utm_source=RSS 1001537843 The move will pave the way for Isracard, controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva’s Delek Group, to become a major banking player. Hezi Sternlicht Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:14:00 GMT enn Financial services Mergers & acquisitions Market Isracard CEO Itamar Furman credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537834#utm_source=RSS 1001537834 Following strong fourth quarter results, Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis discussed the company's proactive business strategy at a TASE conference. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:35:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Bezhalel Machlis credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537832#utm_source=RSS 1001537832 Native Security helps enterprises combat the new threat of AI-based attacks by fully exploiting cloud providers' existing security tools. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:26:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Cloud security credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537750#utm_source=RSS 1001537750 The move is part of the gradual opening of the skies being promoted by the Ministry of Transport, due to the increasing demand for flights ahead of Passover. Stav Livne Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:33:00 GMT enn Tourism Ben Gurion airport credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537720#utm_source=RSS 1001537720 The Israeli food company is diversifying its coffee activities in Brazil to dry food through its 50% owned joint venture 3corações. Nevo Shafir Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:07:00 GMT enn Basic industries Strauss Group CEO Shai Babad https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537709#utm_source=RSS 1001537709 The proportion of Israeli households in rented accommodation has risen annually since 2013, to 29.6%. Maya Levin Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:39:00 GMT enn Real estate Economy More Israelis renting credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537706#utm_source=RSS 1001537706 The Israeli UAV company, which was probed by the Securities Authority last year, has risen 830% from an all-time low. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:26:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537705#utm_source=RSS 1001537705 The company has developed an AI agent-based platform that continuously monitors all organizational assets, identifies anomalies in real time, and automatically activates remediation processes, under human supervision. Meytal Vaizberg Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:03:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Surf AI team credit: Surf AI https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537693#utm_source=RSS 1001537693 Prices on some routes are up 82%, because of the higher cost of jet fuel and disruption at hubs in the Gulf. Idan Eretz Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:07:00 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Economy Air freight credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537686#utm_source=RSS 1001537686 After two months of sharp and unexpected increases, the home price index fell again in the last index of 2025, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Arik Mirovsky Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:22:00 GMT enn Real estate New construction in Rishon Lezion Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001537635#utm_source=RSS 1001537635 Since the start of the war, about 100,000 Israelis have already successfully returned to the country, the Ministry of Transport reports. Stav Livne Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:23:00 GMT enn Tourism El Al fleet at Ben Gurion airport credit: Ido Wachtel