Liat Ron

Liat Ron is an economics reporter and commentator for Walla .

Cigarettes seized by Ashdod Customs.

One of the largest cigarette smuggling operations of all time thwarted

Check Point building in Tel Aviv.

Check Point shares plunge 12% in premarket trade following weak reports

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Passengers of attempted flydubai hijacking fight for recognition as terror victims


Israelis with European passports won't evade Greek real estate tax

The Greek Finance Ministry’s draft bill makes tax residency the key factor in the 15% purchase tax increase. European passport holders living in Israel will pay the same rate as everyone else.

Psiri neighborhood, Athens.

Millions of packages expected: Israel Post prepares for 40% surge in November orders

Israel Post is bolstering its workforce to handle the heavy load. We have gathered all the tips for safe online shopping and avoiding unnecessary fees.

Israel Post.

The lesson from the nightmare flight – and the disturbing detail still not fixed

A month after a terrorist pilot tried to crash a plane on its way to Ben-Gurion Airport, the Tax Authority is demanding that airlines submit crew member lists 48 hours in advance.

The Omani pilot-terrorist who attempted to carry out an attack on a Flydubai flight.

Debts of about NIS 50 million: KFC Israel in insolvency

Smart Service K & K, which operates the chain's branches in Israel, reports heavy debts and attributes the distress to the events of October 7 and the security escalation.

KFC’s famous chicken.

Bank of Jerusalem stock fails to recover from Yahalomi disappearance saga

Social media rumors of embezzlement panicked investors, but even after it became clear no crime was committed, the stock remained behind. What are the reasons for its performance?

Bank of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv branch.

Israelis head to polls with open wallets as Election Day spending rises sharply from 2022 election

According to SHVA, the company that manages and develops Israel's national payment system, Israelis spent NIS 250.78 million using payment cards between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

Credit card payment.

Massive NIS 5.75m. fraud: Attempted to shift blame and sentenced to prison

The Ramle Magistrate's Court sentenced Avner Elouk, owner of Sagiv Fire Protection Technologies, to 44 months in prison after he was convicted of severe tax offenses.

44 months in prison and a fine for company owner convicted of deducting fictitious invoices worth NIS 5.75 million.

Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn

109 economists, Nobel laureates, and prominent business leaders warned that Netanyahu’s approach to potential int'l sanctions could devastate investment, high-tech, and Israelis’ living standards.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, October 22, 2026

Bakeries demand price increase for price-controlled bread

Israeli flour mills announced a 10% to 15% price hike due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Price-controlled bread manufacturers plan to seek Economy Ministry approval for increases.

Slicing a bread.

Waiting for a passport? Glitch delays passport issuance

First report: The waiting time for a biometric passport has jumped from six weeks to about two months due to a malfunction in a Population and Immigration Authority machine.

Illustration: An Israeli passport.