Business & Innovation

Innovative wartime solution: Ram Aderet offers blast-protected apartment

Ram Aderet in Ariel offers ready-to-move-in apartments with reinforced safe rooms, while other projects face delays. CEO: “Personal security is now the top priority.”

 Rendering: Ramat Adarot project in Ariel by Ram Adarot Group

The Moment to Act is Now: The Damage is Severe, But Our Spirits Are Strong and Resilient

 This is the reality for families across Israel

The municipality steps up: 108 families in the center to move into their new, reinforced apartments

 Occupancy of Urban Renewal Project in Kiryat Ono

Israel to resume natural gas exports when military deems it's safe, energy minister says

The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, August 1, 2023.

Israel-Iran escalation raises regional security, geopolitical risk - Fitch, S&P

Credit rating companies have warned that ratings could be affected by the current escalation between Israel and Iran.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

The project that proves there’s another way: How urban renewal can move fast

The HaSavoraim 2–4 project in Tel Aviv shows how smart planning, strong relationships, and precise management can advance urban renewal efficiently - despite bureaucracy and without shortcuts.

 Rendering: HaSavorai 2–4 Tel Aviv project

Right now, as rockets fly: Major urban renewal begins in Holon

Av-Gad received a permit for the “HaGeonim 6–8” project in Holon: demolishing 2 old buildings and building 90 new apartments with shelters, balconies, and a shared basement. Value: over NIS 155M.

 Rendering: HaGeonim 6–8 Holon

What does a NIS 50 million penthouse look like? Major deal signed in Neve Tzedek

Amid a market slowdown, Prashkovsky Group reports a rare sale: a preserved penthouse in Neve Tzedek sold for NIS 50 million. The firm balances historic preservation with broad urban renewal efforts.

 Prashkovsky Penthouse in Neve Tzedek

France blocks off Israel display at weapons conference

The Defense Ministry also accused France of specifically blocking off weapons which compete with French weapons as a sort of dirty competition trick.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

700% spike in cyberattacks on Israel since strike on Iran - Radware

Government websites, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and critical infrastructure are among the variety of targets for the attacks.

 Cyber Attack

Your Taxes: Negotiating a wartime M&A deal

In Israel, there is the added complication of the Israel-Hamas War. Is it business as usual in Israel? What do potential sellers and buyers need to consider?

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event

“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.

 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO; Limor Beker, Head of Israel; Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision rep.; Andrea Kramer COO; Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman

After the war: Institutional investors believe in the north and are investing heavily

The “HaRama” project in Katzrin is backed by Yesodot, Menora, and Ayalon, showing strong confidence in northern Israel. With 1,800 units and public areas, it’s expected to yield major returns

 The “HaRama” project in Katzrin

Disney, Universal sue AI image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement

The suit claims Midjourney pirated the libraries of the two Hollywood studios, distributing copies of characters such as Darth Vader, Elsa, and Shrek.

 Mickey Mouse at the Mickey's 90th Spectacular Taping at the Shrine Auditorium on October 6, 2018