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French Hill renewed: 1,300 apartments to be built by Terra Real Estate & Rotshtein

Jerusalem’s urban renewal subcommittee approved for public display a major project by Terra Real Estate & Rotshtein in the heart of the French Hill neighborhood.

The French Hill – a project by Terra Real Estate and Rotshtein.
High participation in Israel Lands Authority tenders reflects developers’ confidence in the long-term Israeli real estate market.

High response to Israel Lands Authority tenders: A sign of developers’ confidence in the market

XRP daily and weekly forecasts highlight market balance and risk, not exact price moves.

XRP/USD forecast: What short-term signals reveal

A view from south to north, showing the entire neighborhood.

A real estate shift: Jaffa becomes an alternative to expensive Tel Aviv


What is zero knowledge proof? A guide into substrate pallets and ZK technology

Explore how the Zero Knowledge Proof project uses the Substrate framework and modular pallets to build a secure, privacy-focused blockchain for decentralized AI compute.

Crypto Market.

Liquid crystal and infrared: The glasses that could eliminate multifocals

At CES, smart glasses were unveiled that replace multifocal lenses with real-time focus adjustment, no cameras or screens, promising natural vision and a normal look, launching next year.

Multifocal glasses. Focus changes automatically.

MGS6: See what a price war in the EV market can do

Until a year ago, NIS 180,000 bought a Chinese family EV. Today, the same price gets a Tesla Model Y– or Ioniq 5–sized crossover for NIS 70,000 less. Is it a bargain?

The design demonstrates European roots, but could have been more interesting.

US to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude oil under new export deal

The US and Venezuela reached a deal to export up to $2 billion in crude to the US, with President Donald Trump saying the move would divert oil from China and ease pressure on Venezuelan production.

 Oilfield workers hold a flag with the corporate logo of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA on a drilling rig at an oil well operated by them in the Orinoco belt, near Cabrutica, Anzoategui, April 16, 2015.

The market awaits a drop: Will it happen in 2026?

Are Israeli housing prices falling as hoped, or in a slow correction before the next surge? Ofer Petersburg reviews a year of data, expectations, and market trends.

Housing Market.

Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest

Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.

A person holds a Venezuelan flag as Venezuelans living in Costa Rica demonstrate for a democratic transition, after the US launched strikes on Venezuela, capturing its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in San Jose, Costa Rica January 4, 2026

Enough with the slogans: How can Israel truly jump-start the long-term rental market?

Despite years of government plans, the rental market barely moves. Uri Paz of Michlol Financing pinpoints the core issue and proposes a financing solution to enable large-scale long-term rentals.

Tenting Market.

2026 in urban renewal: Less magic, more depth

Is the urban renewal sector maturing, or filtering out those who don’t grasp new rules? Attorney Keren Blacharski highlights key trends shaping the industry’s future.

Urban Renewal.

BYD to launch first plug-in supermini in Israel

The Chinese manufacturer is developing its first model for Europe, to be made in Hungary. Temporary name: Dolphin G. A company executive: 'No market for this car in China.' Arrival in Israel?

The new supermini will fill the gap between the small Dolphin Surf and the compact Dolphin (rendering).

The era of disposable things

Philanthropist Vitali Fishman on why true craftsmanship is becoming rare

philanthropist and businessman Vitali Fishman, “Fifty years ago, anyone who truly appreciated cigars relied on beautifully made, reliable tools.”