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Lapid: Cuts will push haredim into workforce

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:08:57 GMT

Finance Minister cites Maimonides as a positive example of a working religious Jew.

Lapid working to pass civil, gay marriage in Israel

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:46:29 GMT

Finance minister working to build a “coalition within the coalition” to create alternative to religious marriage.

Lapid: Welfare doesn’t end poverty, work does

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:16 GMT

Finance minister defends budget cuts, responds to OECD report.

Analysis: Poverty and statistics

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:18:52 GMT

A new report found that Israel has the highest poverty rate of all OECD nations. But what does the OECD's poverty measure really mean?

Peretz: Finance Ministry acted anti-democratically

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:57:21 GMT

Budget passes with support of every cabinet minister but Hatnua MK; Lapid: This is the first phase in changing the Israeli way of life.

Cabinet handily passes 2013-2014 state budget

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:58:25 GMT

Lapid: Deri lied about cancelation of haredi education cuts; budget approved 21-1, Peretz single vote not in favor.

Fischer cuts interest rate .25%, analysts cite budget

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:41 GMT

Bank also announces that it will buy up $2.1 billion in reserves through the end of the year to counter currency fluctuations from natural gas.

Netanyahu decides on more moderate defense cuts

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:24:37 GMT

Security cabinet decides to only cut NIS 3b. from IDF budget, taking the remaining NIS 1b. from Treasury reserve.

Security cabinet readies IDF cuts ahead of vote

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:19:18 GMT

Overall 2013-2014 spending plan proposed by Finance Minister Yair Lapid is slated to go to a cabinet vote today.

Bennett, Hauser clash over pyramid limitations

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:13:48 GMT

Naftali Bennett and Israel Securities Authority Chairman Shmuel Hauser disagree over the extent that pyramid companies should be limited in the market-concentration reform.

Public sector stages majority of strikes in 2012

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:15:20 GMT

Nearly half a million days lost to strikes last year; public sector accounts for 79% of strikes, 98% of workdays lost.

Lapid contrite to Yesh Atid voters, defends budget

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:10:09 GMT

Finance minister seeks changes to tax breaks law in meeting with Teva CEO, stays firm on tourist VAT.

Fischer praises Lapid’s ‘brave’ budget proposal

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:32:35 GMT

Organizers of 2011 tent protests planning to take to streets again to protest cuts and tax hikes in Lapid’s budget proposal.

Facebook negotiating to buy Waze for $1 billion

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:45:48 GMT

If the deal is realized, this will be Facebook's third acquisition in Israel, first two being Face.com and Snaptu.

Tourist Association says VAT will reduce tourism 14%

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:41:52 GMT

Tax would lead to 7,000 jobs lost, says Landau.

PM backs Lapid on budget

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:57:23 GMT

Prime Minister says he will not interfere with Finance Minister Yair Lapid's new budget plans, except for the security budget.

Lapid justifies taxes, cuts in budget

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:49:13 GMT

FinMin concedes draft budget a blow to middle class, but necessary measure to prevent economic collapse.

'Finance Ministry overly reliant on loan scheme'

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:44:14 GMT

The State Comptroller's Report reveals a Finance Ministry lacking oversight for NIS 29b. in loans.

Analysis: A budget of contradictions

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:55:30 GMT

The trick is how you look at it.

Treasury proposes 1.5% income tax hike in budget

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:43:35 GMT

Draft budget measures include uniform income tax rise across board, large deficit, biggest spending increase of all OECD states.

Parties split as Lapid gives new budget to ministers

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:28:12 GMT

In a healthy show of democracy, politicians within several political parties publicly bickered about their budgetary positions.

Yacimovich proposes regulating auditing of banks

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:37:01 GMT

Bill to be drafted in light of conflict of interest in planned Leumi-IDB bailout; IMF concerned about Israeli oversight.

Symantec: Small companies at risk of cyber espionage

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:17:40 GMT

A treasure trove of emails, text messages, passwords and sometimes even credit cards make smartphones a boon for cyber criminals.

Bennett to business owners: I'd move to Syria

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:33 GMT

Economic leaders vow to clear red tape for small businesses that suffer from regulatory requirements; competition with tycoons.

4 companies get 70% of capital investment benefits

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:11:06 GMT

The four largest companies in Israel, Teva, Intel, Israel Chemicals (ICL) and Checkpoint, will pay an effective tax rate of 3%.

Lapid recants deficit target, setting it to 4.65%

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:26:46 GMT

Finance minister yields stance to raise 2013 deficit target following discussions with Netanyahu, Fischer.

Analysis: Yair Lapid’s credibility problem

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:30:34 GMT

While it’s certainly possible Lapid will prove to be true to his word further down the line, the Yesh Atid founder has yet to build any credibility.

S&P downgrades Israel's local currency credit rating

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:30:21 GMT

Credit ratings agency downgrades Israel to A+ with stable outlook; Lapid proposal to raise deficit target to 4.9% reportedly surprises Netanyahu, Fischer.

Lapid proposes to increase deficit to 4.9%

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:01:49 GMT

Proposal would increase gov't spending by NIS 6.5b.; Yacimovich praises Lapid, Braverman opposes proposal.

End to biennial budget

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:57:06 GMT

Finance Committee approves a bill eliminating the two-year budget as of 2015; Lapid says "large gap" discovered in analyzing budget.

IDF Orthodox program soldiers later enter workforce

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:41:35 GMT

70% of the program's graduates go on to enter the Israeli workforce; Bennett says he will invest millions to vocation centers.

Buffett buys remainder of Israel’s Iscar for $2.05b

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:33:03 GMT

US billionaire buys remaining 20% of the Iscar Metalworking Company seven years after snatching up 80% of the company.

Shekel stays below 3.6 per dollar

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:15:09 GMT

Israeli currency remains strong despite repeated BoI intervention to weaken the shekel.

Histadrut delays call for general labor dispute

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:05:35 GMT

Chambers of Commerce says hike in textile import taxes could cost public hundreds of millions.

Lapid weighing ways to curtail union strikes

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:45:43 GMT

Israel spends more time on strike than any European country; Shelly Yacimovich says limiting unions is undemocratic and evil.

India’s Tata makes 1st big Israeli investment in TAU

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:32 GMT

Indian conglomerate to invest $5 million in Tel Aviv University's technology transfer company Ramot.

Report: Israel relatively safe from oil fluctuations

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:15:21 GMT

Index based on five factors: Net oil consumption, oil imports, energy efficiency, budget balance and government debt levels.

PM: Reforms to break monopolies, lower prices

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:33:20 GMT

Gov’t approves legislation to lower cost of cars, spare parts amid looming battles with Histadrut labor federation.

MKs decry lack of racial diversity on new shekels

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:57:13 GMT

Changes to currency include exclusively Ashkenazic Jewish poets; Bennett says he will insist Sephardic poet included.

Canada's Potash drops Israel Chemicals bid

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:28:55 GMT

Potash Corp. abandons bid to acquire Israeli chemical giant after two months of vocal opposition from Israeli politicians.

A land without community, a community without land

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:58:16 GMT

A developer is looking to import an intact group of people to make aliya to a new neighborhood outside Jerusalem.

Israel promotes international biotech cooperation

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:17:17 GMT

A delegation of 20 local companies cooperate with the US, Canada, Brazil at the annual BIO International Conference.

Israel's union boss threatens strike over budget

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:36:56 GMT

Netanyahu at Knesset meeting marking Hertzel's 153rd birthday: Strikes would not dissuade him from economic reforms.

Capital raised in Israel dropped 30% in 2012

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:04:39 GMT

In 2012, business sector raised NIS 2,784 million in shares, warrants and convertible bonds, as compared with NIS 3,988m. raised in 2011.

Lapid ready to slash budget

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:48:43 GMT

Finance minister stresses need to aid "the working man"; Histadrut, union leaders join forces ahead of talks.

When politicians attack...on Facebook

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:47 GMT

We all use it, but Facebook recently has become a tool for something that no one ever expected: Politics.

Lapid budget plan keeps deficit target at 3%

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:05:32 GMT

Finance minister presents budget draft to Netanyahu, Fischer; says Israel moving from "culture of stipends to culture of work."

Histadrut ends strike following deal on security

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:22:39 GMT

Treasury, El Al reach deal over the airline's security costs, acknowledging Israeli airlines work under special conditions.

Airline strike ends as Treasury, El Al reach deal

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:57:54 GMT

Finance Ministry to absorb more security costs; Lapid: "Open Skies a done deal."

Lapid: Despite airlines' strike, Open Skies intact

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:03:02 GMT

Finance Minister: Open Skies deal beneficial to country, will not be revoked; vows to face integral security needs of airlines.

Dankner undeterred after Leumi nixes debt deal

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:27:58 GMT

Ganden Holdings tycoon optimistic that debt settlement to be reached with Bank Leumi.

Open Skies strike threatens to stop air traffic

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:51:39 GMT

Airport Authority workers to ground all flights in and out of Israel in expected solidarity strike Tuesday with airline employees.

Amid strike, gov't approves Open Skies Agreement

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:34:58 GMT

Finance Minister Lapid says agreement "will lead to lower prices, increased competition," won't harm employment.

Israeli air carriers strike over Open Skies deal

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:56:13 GMT

Histadrut says agreement will cause mass layoffs, calls for state to fund security costs of domestic airlines.

Air carriers to strike on Open Skies Agreement

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:37:34 GMT

Israeli carriers set to stike over government decision to table approval of an Open Skies Agreement with the European Union.

Business: Virtual terror finance

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:48:16 GMT

The popularity of online currencies is creating a growing challenge to law-enforcement and counter-terrorism authorities.

Olmert to chair venture-capital fund

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:11:10 GMT

‘I feel more comfortable when I work with someone who takes the money out of his own pocket to invest in these new technologies.’

Government approves sovereign wealth fund

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:09:56 GMT

Israel needs such a fund, now that it opened the Tamar gas field and plans to open the Leviathan field in 2016.

‘Lapid considering raising deficit target’

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:11:12 GMT

The potential move would contradict BoI Governor's recommendations to confront the budget now before it's too late.

General Electric seeks Israeli edge

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:01:32 GMT

GE is scouting Israel for talent, technology and, of course, start-ups as it sets its sights on “industrial Internet.”

Lapid budget calls for widespread cuts

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:57:10 GMT

Finance minister's plan includes 1% hike in VAT, slashing child allotments, government wages and defense spending.

Microsoft Israel’s promising start-up accelerator

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:20:34 GMT

A look at Microsoft's program that fosters start-up companies with the prospect of becoming the "next big thing".

Fischer intervenes in shekel rise

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:06:09 GMT

First-quarter deficit almost triples to NIS 4.6 billion over previous year; BOI buys dollar reserves.

First quarter deficit triples from 2012

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:38:18 GMT

From January to March, Israel spent NIS 4.6b. more than it took in, whereas last year at the same time it had only spent an excess of NIS 1.6b.

FICC to Bennett: Scrap 36-hour rest rule

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:22:50 GMT

Uriel Lynn, called on Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday to revoke 36-hour rest rule.

Fischer: Don’t forget about the poor

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:24:00 GMT

In annual report, BOI chief stresses fiscal balance, housing reforms, urges creation of sovereign wealth fund for natural gas.

Lapid: I won't let Israel become Cyprus or Greece

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:07:48 GMT

Finance minister vows to ensure the middle class will cease carrying the burden of budget cuts on its shoulders.

Lapid lays groundwork for ‘hard, unpopular’ cuts

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:37:02 GMT

Finance minister continues to work on tough budget cuts, Israeli media outlets report figures for programs to be cut.

Haredi women may be solution to outsourcing jobs

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:09:09 GMT

Matrix Global trains workers who lack training and experience.

Lapid 'worried' over economy, said to cut defense

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:37:21 GMT

After meetings with advisers, finance minister expresses concern over data, Ma'ariv: PM agrees to scale back defense budget.

Israeli merchant bank makes 1st payout to Phoebus

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:33:17 GMT

Asquith Israel Merchant Bank: A year after opening its first fund, it has paid out its first investment – into Phoebus.

Yacimovich: Lapid budget cuts will 'milk' public

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:24:55 GMT

Labor leader responds to Lapid's call to reduce the deficit by saying he'll raise VAT, avoid taxing the rich.

El Al reports $18.8 million loss for 2012

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:02:03 GMT

El Al CEO Elyezer Shkedy said losses due to difficult global market. The company was taking steps to increase efficiency, he said.

Lexifone to open development center in China

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:37:54 GMT

Changzhou, China, a city outside Shanghai, inked a deal with the Israeli software firm Lexifone to open a development center in China.

Economic ministries hold ceremonies for hand-overs

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:54:04 GMT

Outgoing finance minister Steinitz wishes Lapid luck in carrying the "50-ton" burden of the position.

Wanted: A community to make aliya

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:37:36 GMT

Azorim housing company plans housing development in Motza hoping to attract olim to buy the million dollar units.

Lapid seeks to reevaluate two-year budget

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:24:33 GMT

The two-year budget was a policy former finance minister Yuval Steinitz urged Lapid to continue.

'Canada firm shouldn't merge with Israel Chemicals'

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:47:17 GMT

Outgoing Environmental Protection MK expresses opposition to PM regarding potential merger, cites "real endangerment of interests."

In first, ‘Inc.’ nominates Israeli college start-up

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:54:36 GMT

Alcohoot is the first Israeli company to compete for "coolest" start-up in magazine's annual contest.

Yesh Atid to chair housing cabinet to lower pricing

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:26:07 GMT

Coalition agreement between Netanyahu, Lapid calls for implementation of measures to deal with the soaring price of housing.

Bennett rebrands Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:29:03 GMT

Industry, Trade and Labor Ministry, by any other name, would smell as sweet.

'Israel is a microcosm for the art market'

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:27:47 GMT

Despite it’s relatively small place in the art world, Israel has become somewhat of a crystal ball for international sales.

‘Changing demographics heart of economic future’

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:20:30 GMT

At Herzliya Conference, economic experts note changing conflicts hold the key to understanding where the economy is headed.

Fischer: Peace is vital for Israel's economic health

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:25:15 GMT

Bank of Israel governor says defense budget cannot continue to grow at the same rate as it has in previous years.

Expert: Utilize new-found gas, don’t export it

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:11:28 GMT

Government hoping to cash in on quick taxes instead of giving the middle class a $10 billion cut in gas prices, Yossie Hollander says.

Yacimovich decries Dankner, IDB shareholders deal

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:32:53 GMT

Labor leader on IDB deal: Dankner responsible for holding-group’s "haircut."

Steinitz’s advice to Lapid

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:22:10 GMT

Outgoing finance minister recommends to successor: Cut spending carefully, keep two-year budget.

Clash of ideals awaits Lapid as finance minister

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:57:28 GMT

Budget battle awaiting Lapid right out of the gate pits his idealistic campaign promises against reality.

For Israel, investment in Africa remains a black box

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:27:53 GMT

The IEICI convened its Africa conference on the observation that Africa holds the key to long-term investment success.

For Israel, Africa investment remains black box

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:13:03 GMT

IEICI encourages investment in Africa, observing that the continent holds the key to long-term investment success.

Deficit swells to NIS 1.7 billion so far

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:49:59 GMT

Until the government passes a new budget, the expenditures will remain fixed, regardless of the tax revenues.

CBS: Women earn 17% less than men on hourly basis

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:49:45 GMT

While women make up nearly half of skilled workforce (48.6%), they comprise less than a third of the managerial positions.

‘I just read it for the Hebrew articles’

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:51:12 GMT

‘Playboy Israel’ makes its debut today as Hugh Hefner praises "core values" Jewish state shares with men’s magazine.

Analysts to ‘Post’: 2013 turning point for Israel

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:37:00 GMT

‘I see it as a year of moving from seven years of plenty to seven years of want,’ says one expert

Hugh Hefner: Playboy and Israel share core values

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:49:06 GMT

Playboy founder was speaking to mark launch of Israel edition of his famous men's magazine.

An Apple a day to keep Syria at bay?

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:30:48 GMT

Over the next three months, Israel will export 18,000 tons of apples to its northeastern neighbor, Syria.

Study: Israel ranks 21st in gender equality

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:50 GMT

Ahead of International Women's Day, a study ranks Israel 21st of 59 countries that promote gender equality in the workplace.

Steinitz: Israel is worried by US sequester

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:41:29 GMT

AIPAC to lobby for full aid and Iron Dome funding; Finance Minister: I hope we will not be hurt by US economic difficulties.

Histadrut protest disrupts Public Security Ministry

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:21:39 GMT

Public Security Ministry employees hold one day strike and protest outside ministry over conditions.

'Budget should cut defense by NIS 3 billion'

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 04:38:39 GMT

Van Leer Institute study also recommends slashing tax exemptions for capital investments, raising taxes on natural resources.

In US spending cuts, there is pain for Israel too

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:08:25 GMT

US budget cuts will eat into military aid to Israel possibly affecting joint programs like Arrow missile defense system, David’s Sling.

Unemployment rate falls 0.3% to 6.5%

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:44:52 GMT

CBS: Number of employed people remained stable in January despite drop in unemployment rate.

Politicians slam Potash Corp. bid for Israel Chemicals

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:27:17 GMT

‘Deal will result in the destruction of the Negev,’ says Dimona Mayor Bronstein.

All shuk up

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:37:47 GMT

Will the modernization of the Carmel Market lessen its charms?

Analysis: Italy’s vote and Israel’s economy

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:53:40 GMT

The deadlock in the Italian election is a setback that will have repercussions for Europe and Israel.

Israelis make impression at Spain mobile conference

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:08:34 GMT

Deputy director of the Foreign Trade Administration, says the delegation’s 2,000 expected meetings at the event are aimed at linking Israeli technology to foreign companies in the mobile market.

‘Gov’t pays transportation, port workers 34% too much’

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:55:32 GMT

Calcalist report demonstrates the immense sway public unions continue to hold over the government.

Steinitz sets stage for Defense budget cuts

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:52:40 GMT

The Finance Ministry now has direct computer connections to the Defense Ministry; before it had "no clue how money was spent," Minister says.

'Trajtenberg transcripts reveal politicization'

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:29:20 GMT

Transcript of meetings by committee appointed following 2011 social protests reveals effort to make recommendations easier to implement.

Israelis put premium on spending time at work

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:10:34 GMT

“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”

International Relations: The panda in the room

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:02:57 GMT

Aside from buying chemicals like potash, used in fertilizer, and bromine, used in manufacturing, from Israel, China also buys huge amounts of electric equipment high-tech supply.

Danna Azrieli’s company launches luxury building

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:46:35 GMT

Daughter of real-estate mogul David Azrieli launches luxury apartment project in Herzliya Pituah with her company Candan.

Histadrut pulls parking inspectors, calls dispute

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:51:51 GMT

Actions motivated by what the Histadrut calls a breakdown in negotiations over additional management payments for workers.

Dr. Fischer brand sheds generic packaging in US

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:45:10 GMT

Company has begun marketing some of its eye-care products under its own name.

State comptroller to examine 2-year budget process

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:11:52 GMT

In the lead up to the 2013 budget, comptroller's office will conduct examination into process, present its findings to Finance Ministry.

Cottage price rises for 1st time since protests

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:41:51 GMT

Steinitz blocks even larger price hike; fruit and vegetable prices also increase, while January inflation drops 0.2%.

Intel: Israel may not remain ‘Start-up Nation’

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:10:53 GMT

Company comprising 20% of Israel's high-tech exports should be “flashing red light,” says Intel Israel President

Head-hunting in the Holy Land

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:16:27 GMT

Korn/Ferry, the world’s largest executive recruitment company, has teamed up with Israeli executive search company Emda, adding Israeli talent to its 1.2-million-strong worldwide database.

Yacimovich demands answers to Teva's low tax rate

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:17:38 GMT

Labor chairwoman demands discussion in Knesset Finance Committee after Teva Pharmaceuticals reportedly paid a .3% tax rate.

LGBT rights as Jewish values

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:16:26 GMT

"Don’t expect him to attend a pride parade,"says community leader Shai Doitch after gay groups met with MK Moshe Feiglin.

Histadrut declares labor dispute for gov't contracts

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:05:31 GMT

Dispute opens possibility of organized protests and strikes for government and civil services.

Histadrut set to call labor dispute gov't contracts

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:12:38 GMT

Labor federation spokeswoman: It’s not our goal but if we have to strike, we will.

BoI: Without tax hike, state deficit will hit 4.9%

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:39:03 GMT

Even with spending cuts set to the legal level, the government will not bring in enough revenue to keep the deficit under the 3% target.

Foreign Ministry employees protest 'wage erosion'

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:51:51 GMT

Government workers claim Foreign Service neglected, say number of diplomats stationed abroad in steady decline.

Sodastream, BillGuard lauded as top Israel innovators

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:17:06 GMT

'Fast Company Magazine' list SodaStream 23rd on list of 50 most innovative companies, while BillGuard takes No. 5 spot in the industry-specific category.

Tel Aviv: More expensive than Chicago and Berlin

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:15:10 GMT

Economist Intelligence Unit says Israel's financial and cultural hub 34th expensive city in the world.

Treasury seeks alternatives to increasing taxes

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:37:14 GMT

Shas leader Yishai objects to Treasury offer to cancel VAT exemption from fruits and vegetables as way to cut in budget.

Feiglin tells 'Post': I am not a homophobe

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:12:38 GMT

In discussion with LGBT community, Likud MK says he will support protection of LGBT "human rights," but not "values."

Shekel surges on hopes for gas production

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:22:30 GMT

The Israeli currency reaches new highs; natural gas would allow Israel to import less oil and improve its balance of payments.

Cyberattacks for sale

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:13:04 GMT

Fraudsters are buying and selling online attacks to access financial information in a growing black market

Crowd-sourcing investment platform OurCrowd raises $5.5m.

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:15:25 GMT

Israeli businessman Jonathan Medved's company works as a sort of matchmaker between start-ups and investors.

Israeli firms cash in on free engineering software

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:52:57 GMT

Over 50 Israeli companies receive $150,000 of software through Autodesk clean tech program.

Japanese ‘smart homes’ land in New York, via Israel

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:51:38 GMT

$13 million visual intercom system in Manhattan’s Stuyvesant Town connects 8,760 apartments through 178 entrances in 89 towers to each other.

Traffic-injury drop saves Israel NIS 12b.

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:50:56 GMT

According to a study by Ron Bina Actuaries using data from Clal insurance, probability of accidents fell 28 percent from 2000 until 2011.

Pelephone rules out cyberattack as cause for breakdown

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:28:44 GMT

Company says network component failed, plans to compensate customers; class action filed against company for lost service.

WATCH: The uncensored Bar Refaeli Superbowl ad

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:44:21 GMT

Bar Refaeli kisses a computer nerd, while Soda Stream makes history as first Israeli company to buy a Superbowl ad.

Better Place sales rise on leasing schemes

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:32:59 GMT

Electric-car company Better Place starts 2013 on a better note, increases car sales 136% over average monthly sales in 2012.

Epstein to remain in ministry until budget passes

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:28:54 GMT

Deputy chairman of the Finance Ministry’s budget division will remain in his position until a new budget is passed.

Analysis: Not going anywhere

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:34:58 GMT

Stanley Fischer is leaving an indelible mark on Israel’s central bank, and his influence will be felt long after he’s gone.

Fischer denies reports of future in politics

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:18:21 GMT

Bank of Israel Governor says he is stepping down for personal reasons, adds he has accomplished much during his tenure.

Histadrut, Labor vow to fight cuts to workers' wages

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:03:24 GMT

Histadrut chairman vows to "fight to the death" against cuts to salaries; talk of austerity budget riles Labor Party, unions.

BoI Governor Stanley Fischer quitting after 8 years

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:49:59 GMT

Highly rated Bank of Israel governor Fischer doesn't give reason for exit; PM: Fischer helped Israel grow through global crisis.

Finance minister expects cuts to defense spending

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:54:15 GMT

After delivering keynote speech at record-breaking Israel Bonds fundraiser, Steinitz predicts defense cuts to close NIS 14b. deficit.

Steinitz praises Lapid, Bennett amid gov't rumors

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:45:36 GMT

Israel Bonds breaks record with $230m. fund-raising night; Steinitz hits Yacimovich: She's engaging in economic populism.

Courting business, Dutch PM promises to visit Israel

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:40:54 GMT

Gas exploration a growing field of shared interest.

Study shows Israel’s middle class is shrinking

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:15:50 GMT

Adva Center for equality and social justice in Israel finds middle class in Israel is shrinking, falling to 27.8% in 2010.

IEC wins approval for telecom entry

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:40:10 GMT

Israel Electric Corporation to establish a nationwide fiber-optics network that will allow super-fast Internet speeds.

Israel to spend NIS 200m. on fruit for Tu Bishvat

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:25:54 GMT

Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce: Israel to spend 300% over average on dried fruit to celebrate festival of the trees.

Budget deadline to complicate coalition talks

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:03:45 GMT

Once seated, government has just 45 days to solve nation’s financial issues; outstanding issues include budget, Tal Law.

Disappointed Livni mum on coalition options

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:30:14 GMT

After winning estimated 6 seats in election, Tzipi Livni hints that advancing peace process remains her top priority.

Livni supporters celebrate, say numbers will rise

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:28:47 GMT

Tzipi Livni party says "revolution is possible" after reports of high turnout throughout the day.

'Elections cost economy NIS 1.1 billion'

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:30:15 GMT

According to a business information group, the economy would forgo NIS 1.1 billion in lost business due to the elections.

Analysis: Everything you wanted to know about housing

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:20:37 GMT

Will MK Kahlon, credited with reducing prices in Israel’s cellular market by allowing in more competition, be able to enact the same magic in housing?

Business leader: PM Netanyahu is extreme socialist

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:43:16 GMT

In 'Post' interview, FICC’s Uriel Lynn unofficially supports Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu and Bayit Yehudi platforms.

It’s the Israeli economy, stupid

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:54:50 GMT

A guide to what some of the biggest parties are planning.

Brewing, bottling and selling Israel

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:31:04 GMT

Small beer producers take different approaches to giving their beverage a local flavor.

Politicians agree on taxes but debate which to raise

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:30:28 GMT

Officials in many of the largest parties concede taxes will have to rise after the election.

'Post' Analysis: Statistics don't lie, politicians do

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:39:00 GMT

If you repeat anything enough times, voters will believe you. That’s what politicians hope, anyway.

Yacimovich calls for socio-economic unity gov’t

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:01:38 GMT

Labor chairwomen requests all parties to replace Netanyahu and create emergency unity gvn't to fight for "change in power."

Is Israel's two-year budget to blame for deficit?

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:20:15 GMT

Expert derides Israel’s budgeting process as recipe for disaster; PM dismisses deficit’s importance, vows to prevent tax hike.

PUA warns ‘green power’ comes at a price

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:40:08 GMT

Public Utilities Authority is laying is increasing transparency for consumers – and showing them the price of green energy.

At 4.2%, 2012 deficits overshoots 3% target

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:05:43 GMT

At double the original projections, deficit adds burden to looming budget negotiations; politicians slam gov't in wake of data.

Microbrewers in high spirits despite tax woes

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:25:49 GMT

The business end of beer is not all bubbles and foam, with one word summing up collective displeasure: taxes.

Stormy weather takes economic toll

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:34:06 GMT

Local authorities say poor infrastructure has led to one billion shekels worth of damage.

Where social problems and business solutions meet

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:07:32 GMT

Israeli entrepreneurs seek to lure companies into the nascent field of development technology.

Watching TV with Big Brother, or is it watching you?

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:55:40 GMT

Panasonic’s newly unveiled Viera Smart TV remembers your face, raising privacy concerns.

Poor financial literacy makes ‘the weak subsidize the rich’

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:02:06 GMT

Experts worry that basic lack of financial literacy in Israel will increase disparities, stymie growth.

Electricity and water supply workers earn most

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:17:16 GMT

CBS estimates that the industry with the highest average salary is in the category of electricity and water supply.

Historic unionization deal ends Pelephone strike

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:28:46 GMT

Management at the cellular company recognize workers' union after heated, four-week strike shuts down some operations.

Israel public sector: Women earn 24% less than men

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:03:59 GMT

Annual reports on salaries finds a 23.9% pay gap between incomes of men and woman on government payrolls in 2011.

Parties spar on economy; Lapid slams tax increases

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:29:51 GMT

Party leaders from five of biggest political parties sparred over the economy during a conference hosted by Chamber of Commerce.

Ministry gives awards to small, medium businesses

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:38:38 GMT

Program is limited to companies with fewer than 100 employees that develop prototypes into final products or upgrade product lines.

Steinitz: World heaved sigh of relief over fiscal cliff

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:34:39 GMT

Israel was pleased with the outcome, given its deep economic ties with the United States, says finance minister.

Striking Pelephone workers blockade repair center

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:31:42 GMT

The dispute comes over Pelephone’s refusal to recognize the unionization efforts of its workers.

Is Apple Maps about to change its Waze?

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:28:57 GMT

Report says the tech giant offered almost a half-billion dollars for the Israeli crowd-sourcing maps and traffic application.

Palestinian economy grows 6.1% from Jan.-Sept. 2012

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:54:34 GMT

Despite increased production, attributed to construction, retail, industry and booming service sector, uncertainty plagues Palestinian economy.

Analysis: Washington’s financial troubles and J'lem

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:23:21 GMT

If US fiscal cliff deal were to fall, Israel's economy would feel ripple effects both directly, indirectly.

Happy new tax! Price and tax hikes set in

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:12:46 GMT

Yacimovich, Lapid and Livni attack Netanyahu government for increasing tax burden on middle class.

November unemployment drops to 6.7% as growth slows

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:32:01 GMT

Labor market shows improvement in November, though females making more gains than males; Yacimovich blasts slowed growth.

Steinitz: Labor would destroy Israeli economy

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 19:16:47 GMT

Speaking to 'Post,' finance minister derides Labor's economic platform, but refuses to lay out his own plan of budget cuts.

Not-quite-apocalyptic storms hit Israel

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:46:24 GMT

Sure, the Water Authority says the weather system is a once-in-a-decade event, but it's not the end of the world.

Bennett draws fire with IDF order refusal remarks

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:52:42 GMT

Left and Right attack Bayit Hayehudi leader for suggesting soldiers should refuse orders in cases ordering settler expulsion.

Livni: PM’s West Bank building is a campaign move

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:52:27 GMT

Finance Minister Steinitz "convinced" world understands plans are a reaction to Palestinian UN upgrade.

‘FYI, @AlqassamBrigade, we killed your leader’

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:43:22 GMT

The IDF’s bolstered social media presence enters the spotlight for the first time in Operation Pillar of Defense.

#USelections2012: An electronic election ends

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:39:20 GMT

Political campaigning on the Internet reached new levels in 2012, but that was just the tip of the iceberg.

#USelections2012: And the winner is....

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:45:19 GMT

As Americans vote for the next president, a look at the digital state of the race.

Top 10: Videos of the 2012 US election

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:31:17 GMT

In 2012, the presidential campaign played out on the Internet.

Jews, Hollywood and viral videos in the election

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:41:48 GMT

Jewish SuperPAC behind some of most viral videos of elections.

#USelections2012: Voter App-rehension

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:00:20 GMT

This Week: For the election's home stretch, a guide to apps that help get out the vote and steer undecided voters.

#USelections2012: Big Bird, binders and bayonets

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:13:30 GMT

This Week: The Internet takes on the final debates as the candidates enter the final weeks in a dead heat.

#USelections2012: Moment of truth

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:37:14 GMT

This Week: In the wake of the VP debate, Obama and Romney face off for the make-or-break second debate.

Abbas: Olmert negotiations would have succeeded

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:59:48 GMT

PA president says talks would have yielded agreement had Olmert remained PM, accuses Netanyahu of "destroying 2-state solution."

#USelections2012: Romney resurgent

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:32:00 GMT

This Week: Obama takes a drubbing in the first presidential debate; Romney puts Big Bird on the chopping block.

#USelections2012: Video killed the GOP star

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:08:40 GMT

This week: Video upon video hammer a flagging Romney; “The West Wing” reunites for nonpartisan voting.

#USelections2012: Electoral map overload

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:16:26 GMT

This week: US election map makes an online comeback, but some outlets portray race as foregone conclusion.

#USelections2012: The convention bounce

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:08:22 GMT

This Week: Democratic convention breaks Twitter records; Obama gets bear hug; Republicans prepare for debates.

#USelections2012: Invisible Obama

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:05:54 GMT

This Week: Clint Eastwood steals the show at the GOP convention; Obama crashes Reddit; Dems head to Charlotte.

#USelections2012: Convention season

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:23:17 GMT

This Week: A hurricane delays Mitt’s nomination convention; the elections invade your video games.

CBS: Haredim, Arabs will soon be 44% of all students

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:16:19 GMT

Central Bureau of Statistics report finds that in 5 years, students attending non-religious public schools will remain the largest group.

#USelections2012: A nasty campaign

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:48:33 GMT

This Week: More mud-slinging in an ever-mean campaign; another Joe Biden Gaffe.

#USelections2012: Game changer?

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:51:35 GMT

This week: Mitt Romney picks Rep. Paul Ryan to run in the VP slot, and the campaign conversation takes a fiscal turn.

#USelections2012: The Veep-stakes

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:35:39 GMT

This week: Romney hones in on a second banana; Obama gets dissed by video.

Netanyahu defends tax rise in media blitz

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:55:12 GMT

Prime minister shoots back against criticism on his economic policy, calling a good economy "the most important social justice."

#USelections2012: Olympic shambles

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:14:30 GMT

This Week: Blunders abroad earn Romney Olympic scorn; Tweets hint at VP possibilities.

Taxes raised on cigars, cigarettes and beer

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:54:19 GMT

The Finance Ministry estimates the new levies will net the state some NIS 1 billion.

Tax hike, budget cuts to pass despite opposition

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:50:43 GMT

Shas fiercely criticizes plan as regressive, but its leaders admit that they have no chance of blocking it in cabinet.

#USelections2012: A dark night rises

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:25:40 GMT

This Week: Tragedy in Colorado; Bain vs. Bane; Candidates set their sites as far from gun control as possible.

#USelections2012: A human moment

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:16:19 GMT

This week: Romney gets booed; Condi gets wooed; the campaigns put aside politics for a brief change of mood.

#USelections2012: Back to the Future

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:18:37 GMT

This Week: Hillary Clinton accidentally goes to bat for Romney; the art of flip-flopping reaches new heights.

#USelections2012: Both Mitt and Obama care

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:17:46 GMT

This Week: CNN and Fox misfire on the Supreme Court Obamacare ruling; deleted tweets; the Affordable Care Cat debuts.

#USelections2012: 2 Fast 2 Furious

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:14:46 GMT

Ahead of make-or-break week, Obama’s executive privilege goes viral; Romney’s finds anonymous Twitter detractors.

#USelections2012: President; Interrupted

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:24:28 GMT

This week: Obama makes a DREAM come true, but lets hecklers get under his skin; Republicans give Obama the Charlie Brown treatment.

#USelections2012: Doing fine

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:56:22 GMT

This week: Obama pulls a McCain; Republicans discover the dangers of Twitter activism; the president makes a dirty joke.

#USelections2012: A bad spell for Romney?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:42:12 GMT

This Week: Mitt Romney fails the spelling bee, Obama faces a troubling job report, Donald Trump vs. Wolf Blitzer.

Archeologists uncover 2,000-year-old coins, jewelry

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:53:25 GMT

The jewelry, believed to date back to the Bar Kokhba revolts, was likely hidden by a wealthy woman during the rebellion.

Israelis evenly split on attacking Iran

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:18:40 GMT

A new poll by the Netanya Academic College shows 52% of Israeli opposing an Israeli strike on Iran, while 48% support it.

MDNA Tour Review: Introducing Jihad Madonna

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:54:54 GMT

The Queen of Pop is on a holy war in her visually stunning MDNA tour, but it’s not clear exactly against what.

#USelections2012: The Twoosh Master?

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:21:04 GMT

This Week: Obama strives for Twitter perfection (but misses), Meghan McCain strikes back.

#USelections2012: The Bain of Romney’s existence

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:01:24 GMT

When politicians attack; Obama’s surrogate calls his attack ads nauseating; Romney denounces Rev. Wright revival.

#USelections2012: Obama says ‘I do’

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:21 GMT

Obama comes out in favor of gay marriage, Romney fights bullying charges, Bristol Palin takes swipe at ‘Glee.’

Steinitz praises unity, digs in for budget fight

Wed, 09 May 2012 23:56:12 GMT

Finance minister calls new coalition "blessing for economy" but warns of economic populism.

Steinitz praises unity, digs in for budget fight

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:20:27 GMT

Finance Minister praises unity government as "a blessing for the economy," but warns of economic populism.

#USelections2012: What women want

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:19:42 GMT

Twitter users tear into a fictional woman, notes on Obama’s past loves emerge, Kate Beckinsale takes on GOP.

#USelections2012: Presidential Cool

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:31 GMT

Obama oozes cool with Jimmy (Fallon), trades comic barbs with Jimmy (Kimmel), and Gingrich prepares to drop out.

#USelections2012: Politics gone to the dogs

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:20:48 GMT

This week: The political zoo comes to life as man’s best friend proves not to be candidate’s best friend.

#USelections2012: Good cop, bad cop

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:25:40 GMT

This week: Ann Romney and Joe Biden take to Twitter; Hillary Clinton meets her meme face-to-face.

#USelections2012: Tenacious R(epublicans)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:10:49 GMT

This week: GOP underdogs tough it out, Obama and Romney engage in Twitter war, Hillary Clinton’s sassy tumblr.

#USelections2012: GOP foes and SCOTUS woes

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:07:06 GMT

This week: Bad news for Obama in the Supreme Court, Santorum’s potty mouth, Adelson pulls the plug on Newt.

#USelections2012: Etch A Sketchy politics

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:33:49 GMT

This week: Mitt Romey’s aide ‘toys’ with him, Santorum invests, Eminem and Matt Damon enter the picture.

Israelis, Iranians meet to 'share love' on Facebook

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:01 GMT

Few Iranians make it past the censors in the unique people-to-people dialogue forum.

Minister of design

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:23:19 GMT

In a first visit by a British culture minister, Ed Vaizey discovers the artistic side of hi-tech and a bit of his own past.

Are you there Twitter? It’s me, Newt

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:36:05 GMT

This week on #USelections2012: Gingrich’s fake Twitter followers; Romney gets Arrested...Development.

More Americans than Israelis support Iran strike

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:02:40 GMT

Surveys find only 43% of Israelis support striking Iran's nuclear facilities, while 62% of Americans would back military action.

#USelections2012: The Palin factor

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:31:04 GMT

This week: When it comes to social media, the GOP candidates are ‘Palin’ in comparison to the former VP nominee.

#USelections2012: Obama’s Timeline

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:21:09 GMT

Super Tuesday, ‘The Artist’ in Romney, ill wishes for Santorum and Obama having the time(line) of his life.

No armchair politician

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:54:53 GMT

When he moved here, Jay Shultz was disturbed by the lack of Anglo-friendly events in Tel Aviv and decided to take action. He initiated a number of projects, and today, with a following of thousands, hopes to add cosmopolitan flair to the city.

Meretz MKs: Shabbat buses good for environment

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:31:59 GMT

Supporters of allowing public transport on Shabbat say it is an issue of good public policy, not religious and secular.

'44% of Americans support strike against Iran'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:50 GMT

New YouGov poll shows plurality of Americans support attack on Iranian nuclear facilities; Europeans, Middle Easterners more wary.

Fashion magazine takes on bus segregation

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:31:13 GMT

Fashion magazine 'BelleMode' addresses gender separation in highly-sexualized photos.

Eradicating slavery

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:29:06 GMT

One man’s passion to end slavery in Sudan may be making a significant impact, but why don’t human rights groups seem to be doing their job? And what does this all mean for Israel?

Fischer concerned about possible Europe crisis

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:26 GMT

Economy is strong in the short term, but a European financial crisis would be a challenge, says Bank of Israel governor.

Romney: Obama 'threw Israel under the bus'

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:41:09 GMT

Republican candidate says Obama "disrespected" Netanyahu; Gingrich reiterates that Palestinians are an "invented" people.

Clinton, Peres speak in virtual peace conference

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:02:08 GMT

Dignitaries speak in "Yala Young Leader's Conference for Peace" conference on Facebook.

Clinton, Peres speak in virtual peace conference

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:56:47 GMT

Dignitaries speak in "Yala Young Leader's Conference for Peace" conference on Facebook.

Wikipedia plans 24-hour blackout as protest

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:31:02 GMT

The popular online encyclopedia will go black for a day in protest of US legislation it says will harm Internet freedom.

250 women dance in Beit Shemesh protest flashmob

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:00 GMT

Local organizers use Facebook to plan public dance in protest of women's exclusion in Beit Shemesh.

Barak: Arab Spring may not become Islamic Winter

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:27:28 GMT

Defense minister says Islamist majority in Egyptian parliament may worsen relationship with Israel, but won't break peace treaty.

'Frustrated' Obama defends record on Israel

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:58:40 GMT

Courting the Jewish vote, US President Barack Obama says his administration has been the strongest on Israel's security, acknowledges "frustration" on peace process in speech to Union for Reform Judaism.

New OECD report on Israel praises Trajtenberg

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:25:31 GMT

Biannual report delving into Israel's economic challenges calls to open up the economy; warns 2012 budget should not be reopened and significant deviations from already-announced spending should be opposed.

MK Hasson: Ilan Grapel treated fairly in Egyptian prison

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:56:30 GMT

Kadima MK meets with dual Israeli-US citizen detained in Egypt on espionage charges, says Egypt "worthy of our appreciation," not like Hamas.

Livni blasts PM on Trajtenberg, demands new budget

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:46:42 GMT

Following Netanyahu's failure to pass report recommendations, Livni says he must replace "failed" policies in budget reflecting new priorities.