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The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel

BY DANIEL COHEN — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:40:00 GMT

The Best Countries index reveals a dramatic gap in the national brand: Alongside 11th place in global power, Israel stands 83rd in openness to business and at a low point in quality of life.

Approval granted for the transfer of NIS 1.1 billion for the rehabilitation of southern communities

BY LIAT RON — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:20:00 GMT

A week after the explosion in the Finance Committee, the budget was approved unanimously. Hanoch Milwidsky explained the delay as an attempt to obtain reports and assist businesses in the North.

Israel, Paybox launch Jerusalem's first municipal wallet in push to digitalize taxes, payments

BY ZOE WIRGIN — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:35 GMT

The system, known as MuniBox, will allow residents of Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem to pay for most municipal services and taxes via a mobile app.

A turnover of NIS 7 billion has entered Strauss into the list of centralized companies

BY LIAT RON — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:20:00 GMT

Henceforth, any Strauss request for a franchise, infrastructure license, or privatization will require an official review of its impact on market centralization.

IDF Disabled Veterans Organization against Finance Ministry

BY LIAT RON — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:50:00 GMT

Organization chairman in sharp call to finance minister: "Stand behind your signature." Finance Ministry officials: "Structural failures harm rehabilitation of combat soldiers."

From $838 to a million in 20 days: The mysterious trader who struck the crypto world

BY DOR OFFIR — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

An anonymous trader invested less than a thousand dollars in the CASHCAT meme coin, sold most of the holding for approximately $918,000, and still holds coins valued at around $134,000.

A breakthrough in the Slice affair: Investors will be able to choose how to receive their money

BY LIAT RON — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:30:01 GMT

More than two years after the disappearance of approximately NIS 850 million, a first agreement has been signed with the funds marketed through Finbert.

Your Taxes: How to live longer according to the OECD

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:27:31 GMT

By 2060, one out of three people in OECD countries will be at least 65 years old, up from one out of five today, according to the OECD, with careers now spanning decades, up to five generations

VAT on reinsurance transactions and overseas loans

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In a panel led by Gal Greenberg of KPMG Israel, VAT Director David Shilon revealed that the Tax Authority considered expanding VAT rules under a legislative amendment to cover additional sectors.

While Trump cashed in: Million investors lost billions in his coin

BY DOR OFFIR — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:35:00 GMT

About two thirds of the wallets that purchased TRUMP are at a loss, while the US president himself reported earnings of approximately $636 million from activity related to the coin.

Interior Ministry changes the rules: Are you eligible for the new property tax discount?

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT

New Interior Ministry rules: The model calculates per capita income and excludes allowances, making many middle-class families eligible for property tax discounts.

These are the big winners from the shortening of the workweek, and these are those who are harmed

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:01 GMT

A comprehensive study by the Finance Ministry, the Histadrut, and the Joint examined the effects of transitioning to 40 weekly hours in the public sector.

Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor

BY DANIEL COHEN — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:45:00 GMT

The finance minister harshly attacked the "minimal" interest rate reduction, in his words, to 3.5%, and revealed that he pressured for an aggressive cut.

The bartender beat the National Insurance Institute: Cash tips will be considered part of wages

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:50:00 GMT

A bartender was injured on her way to work, but the National Insurance Institute calculated benefits on payslips alone. The court ruled cash tips also count as income.

Your Investments: Like elite World Cup teams, profitable portfolios require consistent work

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:41:38 GMT

"The dream of every footballer and why we train and work is to reach the top, and a World Cup is the top." – Giovani Dos Santos, former Mexico footballer

Your Taxes: Lebanese people want to give peace a chance - is it time to do business?

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:39:44 GMT

All in all, it seems the trilateral framework is a tristate building permit that lays the foundations for the next Trump Tower.

In Europe, employers will be required to disclose salaries right at the start of recruitment

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

A new policy in Europe requires employers to provide candidates with a starting salary or a salary range right at the beginning of the recruitment process.

Bank Hapoalim marked Pride Month in an emotional meeting with Tal Ramon

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:55:00 GMT

The meeting focused on resilience and self–discovery from Ramon's life journey, and joins the organization's initiatives to promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.

"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect

BY DANIEL COHEN — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.

The Finance Ministry’s new move targets small savings

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:05:00 GMT

New reform: Instead of paying a penalty to the Tax Authority every time you want to switch to a more profitable track, you will be able to skip between companies and products completely freely.

Wall Street concludes the best quarter in 6 years

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:10:00 GMT

The artificial intelligence momentum beat the war: Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices recorded the best quarter since 2020.

Confessed to stealing from the register – and received NIS 278,000 in compensation

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:35:00 GMT

Employers who "cut corners" and do not maintain hour registration as required by law find themselves facing massive lawsuits of hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Bitcoin records its worst month in 4 years

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:10:00 GMT

The world’s largest cryptocurrency recorded its worst month since June 2022 as it plummeted below $60,000.

Bennett promises to save NIS 8,000 per family

BY LIAT RON — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:50:00 GMT

The chairman of the Together party is launching his economic plan: It includes dismantling monopolies and exclusive importers, opening up the kosher market, and insuring bank deposits.

The wealth report: A record number of millionaires worldwide

BY WALLA! MONEY — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:20:00 GMT

The Global Wealth Report reveals a surge in personal wealth and a record number of millionaires. Where does Israel rank in average wealth?

Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:40:00 GMT

The Ministry of Finance will inject NIS 1 billion to save startups from closing, and will distribute hundreds of millions more to industrial plants.

"The Treasury took hundreds of billions from National Insurance surpluses"

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:20:00 GMT

Former National Insurance director general, Meir Spiegler, in an unprecedented attack on the Ministry of Finance: "Hundreds of billions in collection surpluses have disappeared."

10 mistakes that cost you thousands of shekels a year

BY WALLA! MONEY — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:20:00 GMT

A practical guide for those who are tired of financial naivety and want to regain control of their bank account.

Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks

BY LIAT RON — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:05:00 GMT

The Tax Authority warns that the move will entail a revenue loss of NIS 8.5 billion per year, which would be funded by cuts or an increased deficit.

Study: "Israel’s Basket" led to a wave of price increases

BY LIAT RON — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:50:00 GMT

A new study discovered that while the prices of the basket products at Carrefour plunged by 35%, a widespread wave of price increases of up to 14% was simultaneously recorded in parallel categories.