A strong shekel, a weakened export engine
According to Export Institute figures, 2025 was a record year for Israeli exports. Total exports reached $164 billion, up 10%. Services exports crossed $90 billion for the first time.
Business & Innovation
Oil surges, stocks fall as US-Iran tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping flows driving risk
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with insider John Ternus set to replace him
Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools
The banking system
Banks are essential to the modern economy and in Israel, they are a key part of the country's remarkable development.
Israeli drone‑detection start-up scores major US commercial breakthrough
Tondo Smart, founded by IDF Unit 8200 graduates, successfully commercialized Israeli defense-derived technology with a system that efficiently detects and manages low-altitude airspaces.
Bypassing closed skies: First-of-its-kind solution keeps e-commerce shipments flowing to Israel
A groundbreaking logistics solution is helping restore the flow of e-commerce shipments to Israel amid ongoing disruptions to international air travel.
Reinventing recruitment: How AI is shaping the future of hi-tech hiring - opinion
Many technology companies still recruit using very outdated methods, with long processes and complex bureaucracy that cause potential candidates to rush toward competitors.
Jerusalem razes Elie Wiesel Plaza for NIS 73m. underground passage to Shaare Zedek
SZMC’s director-general Prof. Ofer Merin told In Jerusalem that when construction is completed, he will make sure that the Elie Wiesel Plaza and its garden are restored.
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait
A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.
Your Taxes: OECD, G20 launch plan to expose untaxed real estate funds and income
A new OECD initiative aims to close real estate loopholes, exposing untaxed funds, rental income, and capital gains. This could affect anyone with global property investments.
Your Investments: Can you attain financial freedom in Israel?
As Israelis gear up for Independence day, it’s a great time to look at your own financial situation and make sure that you are on the road to financial independence as well.
Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge
From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million
Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design
The second phase of Luria by Tzarfati Shimon in Moradot Arnona features three nine-story boutique buildings with scenic views, located near Amat HaMayim Park and the U.S. Embassy.
