https://en.globes.co.il/en/mador.aspx?fid=1725#utm_source=RSS Israel's Business Arena Globes en Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:18 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-1001549718#utm_source=RSS 1001549718 The law promoted by Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi revamps regulation of broadcasting and gives the minister greater powers. Several petitions were immediately filed against it. Nitsan Shafir Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:04:00 GMT enn Politics Legal Telecoms, Media & Marketing Shlomo Karhi credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Press Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549712#utm_source=RSS 1001549712 In its latest survey of the Israeli economy, Moody's warns against erosion of the independence of the legal system. Asaf Zagrizak Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:09:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Attorney General Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Press Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549679#utm_source=RSS 1001549679 Keystone unit Keystone Power has signed a term sheet for a NIS 2 billion credit line. Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:32:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Energy Market Keystone Infra CEO Navot Bar credit: Dude Moskovitz https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549610#utm_source=RSS 1001549610 The tech giant is back at the top of the “Globes” rankings, after clawing back the advantage from AI chatbox ChatGPT, with its own AI assistant Gemini. Assaf Gilead Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:11:00 GMT enn Telecoms, Media & Marketing Globes top brands 2026 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549554#utm_source=RSS 1001549554 Smart solutions are being sought to turn the Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück into a Rafael plant to produce trucks for Iron Dome, German business magazine ‘WirschaftsWoche” reports. Assaf Uni Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:15:21 GMT enn Aerospace & defense IronDome in action credit: Ministry of Defense https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549545#utm_source=RSS 1001549545 Shapir will finance, build, operate and maintain the 22-kilometer extension from from Somekh Interchange to Beit Ha’Emek. Alon Pearl Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:32:11 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Market Road 6 North credit: Shapir website https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549542#utm_source=RSS 1001549542 The 315-104 vote means that more than half of the Democratic party supported a bill that would have ended aid to Israel. Ariel Whitman Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:03:27 GMT enn Politics The Capitol, Washington credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549540#utm_source=RSS 1001549540 Findings defines itself as an independent AI agentic platform for managing cybersecurity risks, AI and regulation in enterprise supply chains. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:01:00 GMT enn IT Market Findings founders Kobi Freedman and Jonatan Perry credit: Orna Halaf https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549531#utm_source=RSS 1001549531 Home prices have fallen 2% over the past year with far bigger price falls in Israel’s two largest cities. Arik Mirovsky Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:22:20 GMT enn Real estate Tel Aviv credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549519#utm_source=RSS 1001549519 The Consumer Price Index was unchanged in June as home prices fell sharply. Ram Mori and Arik Mirovsky Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:26 GMT enn Real estate Economy Inflation credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549518#utm_source=RSS 1001549518 Israel’s High Court today issued a temporary injunction suspending the law enacted by the Knesset plenum yesterday to cancel the arrest of haredi draft dodgers. Nitsan Shafir Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:38:36 GMT enn Legal Haredim protest arrest of draft dodgers credit: Police Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549505#utm_source=RSS 1001549505 The Israeli edge AI chipmaker, once worth over $1 billion, will now sell its activity for just tens of millions of dollars, sources inform “Globes.” Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:54:14 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions IT Hailo founders credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549435#utm_source=RSS 1001549435 The Israeli company’s AI model can analyze brain activity measured by non-invasive means and turn it into quantitative metrics designed to help doctors and researchers make diagnoses. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:37:04 GMT enn Healthcare Start ups IT Hemispheric cofunders credit: David Garb https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549415#utm_source=RSS 1001549415 The company is developing an AI-based platform for managing identities and permissions in organizations. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Oak founders Shai Morag and Tal Marom credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549401#utm_source=RSS 1001549401 The latest report indicates no pressures, upward or downward, on Israel's credit rating or the rating outlook. Yuval Nisani Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:03:53 GMT enn Economy Moody's offices in Vilnius credit: Shutterstock/Andrius Zemaitis https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549393#utm_source=RSS 1001549393 Government support appears to tip the scales when it comes to major investment decisions by semiconductor companies. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:58:00 GMT enn Economy IT Tower Semiconductor fab credit: Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549327#utm_source=RSS 1001549327 The acquisition price is NIS 265 million, subject to adjustment in the final agreement, if one is signed Globes correspondent Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Market Telecoms, Media & Marketing Pelephone credit: Shutterstock/Roman Yanushevsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549319#utm_source=RSS 1001549319 The dual-track expansion program is accompanied by a significant rise in financial targets for 2028. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:31:00 GMT enn IT Market Tower CEO Russell Ellwanger credit: Micha Brickman https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549294#utm_source=RSS 1001549294 Private equity firm FIMI bought control of pharmaceuticals company Rafa Laboratories from the Sackler family in 2020. Hezi Sternlicht Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:28:00 GMT enn Healthcare Market FIMI CEO Ishay Davidi and Rafa chairman Ori Yehudai credit: Eyal Izhar and Cadya Levy https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549207#utm_source=RSS 1001549207 Assaf Rappaport and the other Wiz founders seek to buy 25% of Herzliya Medical Center at a NIS 1 billion valuation, and a similar offer from Yitzhak Tshuva is still open, but regulation may thwart both contenders. Gali Weinreb Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:59:00 GMT enn Healthcare Assaf Rappaport and Yitzhak Tshuva credit: Omer Hacohen, Jonathan Bloom https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549190#utm_source=RSS 1001549190 German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul prefers dialogue and insists measures would require a unanimous vote of all 27 EU member states. Assaf Uni Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:35:04 GMT enn Politics European Commission building, Brussels credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549181#utm_source=RSS 1001549181 Avner Flor, currently acting CEO of Israel Railways, is a close associate of Minister of Transport Miri Regev. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:17:58 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Miri Regev and Avner Flor credit: Ministry of Transport Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549110#utm_source=RSS 1001549110 Israel Discount Bank board of directors has decided to examine the merger of its subsidiary Mercantile Discount Bank into it. Hezi Sternlicht Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:12:04 GMT enn Financial services Market Israel Discount Bank CEO Avi Levi credit: Rami Zarnegar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549107#utm_source=RSS 1001549107 “Globes” has learned that the company is laying off 27% of employees at its Israel development center. Meytal Vaizberg Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:58:00 GMT enn Employment IT Redis founders credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549101#utm_source=RSS 1001549101 Donations to political parties in Israel are limited to NIS 14,000, but heavyweight businesspeople get around this with guarantees. Jennifer Sillon Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMT enn Politics Shmuel Harlap, Alfred Akirov, Jonathan Kolber credit: Kfir Ziv, Cadya Levy, Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549099#utm_source=RSS 1001549099 The Israeli private equity firm has raised its biggest-ever fund and currently manages assets worth over $11 billion. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMT enn Economy Market Ishay Davidi credit: Cadya Levy https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549087#utm_source=RSS 1001549087 Deals with the haredi parties to pass bills on the attorney general and the media in the Knesset's last week leave important economic legislation by the wayside. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:22:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Telecoms, Media & Marketing Shas leader Aryeh Deri, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Press Office; Olivia Fitoussi , Haaretz https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549071#utm_source=RSS 1001549071 The date of the dissolution of the Knesset will be July 17, meaning that the elections will be held on October 27. Yuval Einhorn Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:56:47 GMT enn Politics Knesset ballot boxes credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549031#utm_source=RSS 1001549031 The polls consistently say that the coalition will be unable to form a new government but so too would the opposition, without including Arab parties. Globes Whistleblower team Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:13 GMT enn Politics Gadi Eisenkot credit: Tamar Matsafi https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001549009#utm_source=RSS 1001549009 The Gateway Project in Kiryat Eliezer will include a 65 floor building. Yuval Nisani Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:24:00 GMT enn Real estate 65-floor high-rise approved for Haifa credit: Lavers Tivoni London and Gil Halamish architects https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548992#utm_source=RSS 1001548992 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Jerusalem, Beitar Illit, Kiryat Motzkin, Migdal Ha’emek, Ofakim, and Eilat. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:44:00 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548988#utm_source=RSS 1001548988 The move would expand the Israeli defense company’s participation in the Make in India program and enhance the production and supply chain of interceptor missiles, India’s NDTV reports. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:47:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Ministry of Defense director general Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh credit: Ministry of Defense https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548940#utm_source=RSS 1001548940 Matrix IT is paying NIS 73 million for 80% of the Tsipori-based company, which which integrates power systems and electro-mechanical components. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:17:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Mergers & acquisitions IT Market Matrix IT CEO Moti Gutman credit: Idan Gross https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548834#utm_source=RSS 1001548834 In addition to Sde Dov, potentially contaminated sites include Herzliya Airport, the Sirkin IDF base in Petah Tikva, and the Glilot area, lands on which thousands of apartments are planned for the coming years. Arik Mirovsky Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:55:57 GMT enn Real estate Glilot Interchange credit: Albatross https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548831#utm_source=RSS 1001548831 The Israeli income producing real estate company has hired Goldman Sachs to find a partner to invest €1 billion in Green Mountain at a valuation of €4-5 billion. Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:39:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Danna Azrieli credit: Eric Sultan https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548827#utm_source=RSS 1001548827 The hedging activities of Israel’s institutional investors is the main factor driving the recent depreciation of the shekel but the Bank of Israel and US-Iran tensions are also important influences. Boaz Bin-Nun Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:39:51 GMT enn Market Shekels credit: Shutterstock Vladerina32 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548808#utm_source=RSS 1001548808 LADRS, battle proven in Gaza and Lebanon, is a joystick-free drone control system that lets combat soldiers operate drones without taking their fingers off their rifle’s trigger. Dean Shmuel Elmas Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:46:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Start ups Pyrrhus Aeronautics rifle system credit: Oleg Volk https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548793#utm_source=RSS 1001548793 Minrav Group will build a 35 meter shaft from which TBM machines can begin tunnelling. Alon Pearl Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:59:24 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Metro under construction credit: Bar Lavi https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548761#utm_source=RSS 1001548761 MyHeritage currently has 500 employees in Israel, the US and Europe. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:13:56 GMT enn Employment IT Gilad Japhet Photo: MyHeritage https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548731#utm_source=RSS 1001548731 Chairperson Zvika Schwimmer: We have reached all the goals that we set for ourselves. Nevo Shafir Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:52:00 GMT enn Retailing Market Zvika Schwimmer credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548728#utm_source=RSS 1001548728 Senior Vietnamese officials met with companies that were allowed to exhibit at the French exhibition and some that were not, “Intelligence Online” reports. Dean Shmuel Elmas Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:19:32 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Israeli company booths at Eurosatory credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548721#utm_source=RSS 1001548721 Israel Bidur’s Instagram page has 1.7 million followers, and the group has about 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Nevo Trabelsy Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:52:00 GMT enn Telecoms, Media & Marketing Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548718#utm_source=RSS 1001548718 Israel’s fiscal deficit in the 12 months to the end of June 2026 narrowed to 3.3% of GDP, from 3.75% at the end of May 2026. Asaf Zagrizak Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:28:46 GMT enn Economy Ministry of Finance accountant general Michal Abadi-Boiangiu. credit: Haim Zach GPO https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548716#utm_source=RSS 1001548716 The company raised NIS 19 million at a valuation of NIS 102 million. Eitan Gerstenfeld Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:33:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Rami Levy credit: Jonathan Bloom https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548705#utm_source=RSS 1001548705 The Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacked three ships attempting to pass through the Strait via Omani waters, in the belief that more concessions can be extracted from the US. Dean Shmuel Elmas Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:51:00 GMT enn Politics Strait of Hormuz credit: Reuters https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548679#utm_source=RSS 1001548679 The Recanati family has paid $50 million to increase its stake from 29% to 58%. Globes correspondent Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:21:00 GMT enn Economy Yad Eliyahu basketball arena credit: Shutterstock Moshe Einhorn https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548604#utm_source=RSS 1001548604 The Israeli company reported in the study that patients showed improvements in skin pigmentation with vitiligo. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:56:39 GMT enn Healthcare Market Teva CEO Richard Francis credit: Elad Malka https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548177#utm_source=RSS 1001548177 The new center is triple the size of the previous Nvidia offices in the city and the chip company plans hiring hundreds of new employees for the Beersheva site. Meytal Vaizberg Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:47:01 GMT enn IT Inauguration of Nvidia Beersheva R&D Center credit: Nvidia https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548114#utm_source=RSS 1001548114 The Bank of Israel bought foreign currency worth over $1 billion in June to moderate the strengthening of the shekel. Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:52:23 GMT enn Market Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Danny Shem Tov processing: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548110#utm_source=RSS 1001548110 A rise in the annual salary of CEO Russell Ellwanger was approved, but not a rise in his maximum annual bonus. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMT enn IT Market Tower Semiconductor CEO Russel Ellwanger credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548103#utm_source=RSS 1001548103 The Supreme Court's statement follows the government's declaration that it will not comply with a ruling on the Council of the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Nitsan Shafir Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:37:00 GMT enn Legal Telecoms, Media & Marketing Minister of Justice Yariv Levin and President of the Supreme Court Yitzhak Amit credit: Noam Moskowitz/Knesset Spokesperson's Office, Yonatan Zindel/Flash90 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548099#utm_source=RSS 1001548099 The Israeli Employment Service says that since 2023, the number of job seekers with five to eight years of experience in the tech sector has risen 138% and insists AI is not to blame. Meytal Vaizberg Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:08:00 GMT enn Employment IT Tech job cuts credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548089#utm_source=RSS 1001548089 Speaking to "Globes" after the release of a surprisingly low interest rate forecast, the governor of the Bank of Israel stressed the geopolitical risks. Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:33:00 GMT enn Economy Market Prof. Amir Yaron Credit: Israel Democracy Institute https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548071#utm_source=RSS 1001548071 The huge all Israeli cybersecurity deal will be in cash with a small amount in Cyera shares, sources have told “Globes.” Meytal Vaizberg and Assaf Gilead Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:05:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Start ups IT Cyera founders credit: Natasha Zeriker https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001548068#utm_source=RSS 1001548068 The strength of the shekel has dampened demand from Americans buying homes in Jerusalem, which already has the most unsold new homes in the country. Maya Levin Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:18:00 GMT enn Real estate New construction in Jerusalem credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547993#utm_source=RSS 1001547993 The Bank of Israel has cut its forecast for inflation in 2026 from 2.2% to 1.8% and sees the interest rate at 3% in 12 months time. Ram Mori Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:03:00 GMT enn Economy Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547986#utm_source=RSS 1001547986 The Real Estate Appraisers Association in Israel today published the latest estimate for the costs of building new homes in June 2026. Hilit Yanai-Levison Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:32:00 GMT enn Real estate Residential construction in Tel Aviv credit: Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547977#utm_source=RSS 1001547977 A statement from Minister of Defense Israel Katz said that the proposed deal did not preserve Israel's security interests. Asaf Zagrizak and Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:21:00 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Mergers & acquisitions Market ZIM container ship credit: Shimon Yona https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547973#utm_source=RSS 1001547973 The Ministry of Finance says the law will further incentivize haredi men not to work, and forecasts a 16% rise in direct taxes by 2065 as a result. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMT enn Economy Politics Haredi men credit: Shutterstock/David Cohen 156 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547969#utm_source=RSS 1001547969 Castro will invest an estimated NIS 30 million in setting up wholesale distribution, brand stores, and online marketing. Nevo Shafir Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:03:00 GMT enn Retailing Market Anta store credit: Anta https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547961#utm_source=RSS 1001547961 The current military aid agreement expires in 2028 and there is concern that the Trump administration is foot dragging on future aid. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:53:00 GMT enn Politics US President Donald Trump credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547960#utm_source=RSS 1001547960 The Israeli company’s proxy network NetNut has allegedly been used by cybercriminals to disguise malicious traffic. Eitan Gerstenfeld Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:59:59 GMT enn Legal IT Market Alarum Technologies CEO Daniel Shachar credit: Shutterstock illustration Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547868#utm_source=RSS 1001547868 The Israeli auto-tech company’s market cap has slumped from $3.1 billion to just $6 million. Shiri Habib-valdhorn Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:49:59 GMT enn Legal IT Market REE CEO and cofounder Daniel Barel https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547863#utm_source=RSS 1001547863 This will be the second successive interest rate cut, after the Bank of Israel cut the rate by 0.25% at its most recent meeting in late May, and its fourth cut since November 2025. Globes correspondent Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:49:00 GMT enn Economy Market Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron credit: Dani Shem Tov Knesset Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547859#utm_source=RSS 1001547859 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion, Kiryat Ata, Shimshit, Kiryat Malakhi, and Kiryat Gat. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:18:51 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547854#utm_source=RSS 1001547854 In a huge deal in Israel’s income producing real estate sector, Tzachi Abu’s Ari Real Estate has acquired 26% of G City, at a company valuation of NIS 2.55 billion. Eitan Gerstenfeld Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:36:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Chaim Katzman credit: Arik Sultan https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547835#utm_source=RSS 1001547835 Industry sources say that the retail chain regards its new Mobility division as a strategic arm for long-term business development. Dubi Ben-Gedalyahu Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:11:00 GMT enn Retailing Market Rami Levy branch credit: Tamar Matsafi https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547809#utm_source=RSS 1001547809 Insurance company Migdal is buying 14% of the company at a post-money valuation of NIS 2.325 billion. Maya Levin Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:18:00 GMT enn Real estate Mergers & acquisitions Market Doron and Guy Levy credit: Micha Loubaton https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547686#utm_source=RSS 1001547686 The share price of the Kfar Saba-based network and data infrastructure solutions company rose 226% in the first half of 2026. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:41 GMT enn IT Market Silicom CEO Liron Eizenman credit: bartzi https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547674#utm_source=RSS 1001547674 The huge US cybersecurity company is worth almost 25% of the entire TASE but will be restricted to a ceiling weight of 5%. Tzachi Greenvald Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:58:18 GMT enn IT Market Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547660#utm_source=RSS 1001547660 Privately-held technology companies raised $7.6 billion in the first half of 2026, IVC-LeumiTech reports. Meytal Vaizberg Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:45:51 GMT enn Start ups Tech fundraising credit: Illustration Tali Bognovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547653#utm_source=RSS 1001547653 A study by the Israel Growth Forum has found that Israeli tech employees are the most expensive in the world due to the strengthening of the shekel. Assaf Gilead Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:21:20 GMT enn Employment Tech employees' cost credit: Shutterstock; processing: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547646#utm_source=RSS 1001547646 The IMF sees the fiscal deficit at 5.3% this year, not 4.9% as forecast in the state budget, and that Israel's debt-to-GDP ratio will jump from 70% to 74% within four years due to high defense spending. Asaf Zagrizak Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:28:44 GMT enn Economy International Monetary Fund credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547583#utm_source=RSS 1001547583 In the first six months of 2026, Israeli startups have raised $7.6 billion, according to IVC-LeumiTech. Globes correspondent Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:09:00 GMT enn Start ups Dollars credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547575#utm_source=RSS 1001547575 The US chip giant will pay over $100 million for the cybersecurity company, which has raised $30 million to date. Assaf Gilead Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:40:50 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Start ups IT Qualcomm's Israel offices credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547565#utm_source=RSS 1001547565 Uri Levin told the EY Israel real estate conference, "We are in one of the most challenging periods for the real estate market ever, but the Israeli market is one of the strongest in the world.” Yuval Nisani Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:06:48 GMT enn Real estate Tidhar CEO Uri Levin credit: Tal Goldstein https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547552#utm_source=RSS 1001547552 The Israeli company’s platform is already used by 70,000 sellers and 1 million buyers to run deals every month. Globes correspondent Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:26:50 GMT enn Start ups IT Aligned founders credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547539#utm_source=RSS 1001547539 Traysar, which has developed machines for use against terrorist tunnels and underground installations, has raised $25 million. Assaf Gilead Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:56:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Start ups Traysar boring machine for destroying tunnels credit: Traysar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547465#utm_source=RSS 1001547465 Under the Arbitrage Committee's recommendations, the tax benefit on the funds, which can be very high, will be shared among several savings instruments. Bar Lavi and Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT enn Financial services Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich, Capital Markets commissioner Amit Gal, Securities Authority chair Seffy Zinger credit: Amit Shabi (Yedioth Ahronoth), Mark Neiman (Government Press Office) , Yossi Cohen processing: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547442#utm_source=RSS 1001547442 Migdal is buying out the Gindi family from the Kenyon Hazahav mall at a valuation of just NIS 2 billion. Moshe Gindi: It's a good deal for both sides. Hezi Sternlicht and Nevo Shafir Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:18:00 GMT enn Real estate Retailing Market Kenyon Hazahav mall Rishon LeZion credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547398#utm_source=RSS 1001547398 The Israel Citizens Fund is now expected to take in $60-75 billion by the time Israel's natural gas reservoirs are empty. Idan Eretz Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:09:00 GMT enn Economy Energy Leviathan gas rig credit: Lev Radin/Si https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547392#utm_source=RSS 1001547392 The insurance company is paying an estimated NIS 451 million for 20% of Ashtrom Residences for Rent Limited Partnership. Yuval Nisani Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:08:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Ashtrom project in Tel Aviv Mishtala neighborhood credit: All In https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547368#utm_source=RSS 1001547368 Wix’s recent acquisition Base44, led by Maor Shlomo, has announced the launch of its own LLM. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:37:05 GMT enn IT Market Maor Shlomo credit: courtesy Maor Shlomo https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547365#utm_source=RSS 1001547365 This is the second time this month that an Israeli chip startup in serial entrepreneur Avigdor Willenz’s portfolio has raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Assaf Gilead Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:01:53 GMT enn Start ups IT Avigdor Willenz credit: Intel https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547322#utm_source=RSS 1001547322 “Globes” has learned that the NIS 21 million deal is for hundreds of advanced drone detection radar systems to be deployed in the Lebanese border region. Dean Shmuel Elmas Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:51:21 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Magos drone detection radar system credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547303#utm_source=RSS 1001547303 Wix rival Elementor is cutting its workforce by 30%. Assaf Gilead Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:48:44 GMT enn Start ups IT Elementor founders credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547298#utm_source=RSS 1001547298 The initial section includes three new stations over 42 kilometers from Hadera East via Shomron-Tayyiba and Kokhav Yair-Tira to the existing Rosh Ha’ayin station. Alon Pearl Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:25:00 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Hadera East station credit: Tamar Keinan https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547295#utm_source=RSS 1001547295 The talks with the Ministry of Transport broke down in mid-May after the Hungarian airline was slow to resume Israel flights following the war with Iran. Alon Pearl Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:52:00 GMT enn Tourism Wizz Air credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547294#utm_source=RSS 1001547294 The shekel was riding high in May but has changed direction. "Globes" talks to analysts about the risk assessments and market movements causing the reversal. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:00 GMT enn Economy Market Shekel depreciates credit: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547285#utm_source=RSS 1001547285 Brothers Moshe and Yigal Gindi built the successful mall in Rishon LeZion in the 1990s. Nevo Shafir Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:40:00 GMT enn Real estate Retailing Market Kenyon Hazahav Mall, Rishon LeZion credit: Vlad Kovaliov https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547279#utm_source=RSS 1001547279 The innovative US military technology company’s cofounder and CEO Brian Schimpf will lead a delegation of executives to discuss collaborations with Israeli companies and the Ministry of Defense. Assaf Gilead Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:07:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Anduril credit: Reuters Benoit Tessier https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547276#utm_source=RSS 1001547276 The deal for the Spyder system, worth over €2 billion, is the second largest defense sale ever by an Israel company, after IAI’s Arrow 3 deal with Germany for $3.5 billion. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:17:51 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Spyder air defense system credit: Rafael https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001547269#utm_source=RSS 1001547269 “Globes” details the restrictions that will apply to the former most powerful person in the Israeli economy. Amiram Gill Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:35:40 GMT enn Legal Nochi Dankner credit: Tamar Matsafi