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Your Taxes: How Israel taxes SAFE investments in hi-tech startups

BY LEON HARRIS — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:17:39 GMT

Israel’s tax rules can keep SAFE investment discounts untaxed, but startups and investors must meet strict conditions on equity, discounts, transfers and share sales.

Your Investments: Giving should be part of your financial plan, not an afterthought

BY AARON KATSMAN — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:15:24 GMT

Many people want to give more but never budget for it. Treating tzedakah as a fixed expense can turn good intentions into lasting generosity and better financial habits.

Bullying epidemic in the Israeli job market

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

From allegations of abuse at the Prime Minister's Residence to quiet exclusion in government offices: The alarming data of the Israeli job market.

July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Shva data for July points to a 5.8% surge in charge card spending compared to last year, reaching NIS 54.857 billion. Meanwhile, cash withdrawals from ATMs climbed to a record NIS 6.057 billion.

Casey Wasserman and the changing landscape of international sport

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:12:04 GMT

How a sports marketing pioneer came to shape the LA28 Olympics and navigate the complex, interconnected world of modern international athletics.

Trump’s tech ties come under bipartisan fire following limited response to AI agents going rogue

BY REUTERS — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:45:14 GMT

After AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue and hacked other companies, the Trump administration's response is now under the lens of bipartisan scrutiny.

Strong tech earnings lift major US indices

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:26:41 GMT

Strong AI-driven earnings from Amazon and Microsoft boost investor confidence, pushing major US stock indices closer to record highs.

The culture of chance: How digital gaming visuals transformed the way southeast Asia plays

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:59:04 GMT

Inside the interactive revolution: How localized design and advanced infrastructure are powering Southeast Asia’s gaming ecosystem.

National AI Directorate announces 'Project Nexus' to develop, build quantum computer in Israel

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:09:54 GMT

Israel's national AI strategy backs a locally produced quantum computer and physical AI tools to secure tech sovereignty and future global leadership.

Palo Alto Networks starts trading on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's top indices with NIS 800m. move

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:10:36 GMT

The cybersecurity giant's addition to the TA-35 and TA-125 is expected to generate NIS 800 million in ETF demand and deepen its Israeli presence here.

Visa signs $2.4 billion deal to acquire Israeli anti-fraud firm BioCatch

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:59:09 GMT

Visa agreed to buy Tel Aviv-based BioCatch for $2.4 billion, expanding its AI-driven defenses against scams, account takeovers and digital fraud.

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank enters waste disposal sector with NIS 99M investment

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank continues non-banking investments, allocating NIS 99M to a firm operating in waste collection, sorting, and landfill operation.

Ashdod Port launches international tender for double-jib cranes

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:15:43 GMT

The procurement is part of a NIS 300 million strategic infrastructure development and efficiency plan, continuing the port's equipment modernization program.

After firing 600 workers monday.com CEOs seek double pay

BY SHIRI HABIB-VALDHORN/GLOBES/TNS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:57:23 GMT

The two are asking the shareholders to approve a plan whereby their compensation could gradually rise from $7.3 million in 2025 to $14.6 million each in 2029

Study: How donors can improve humanitarian aid for women

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:25:00 GMT

A SID-Israel study found donor demands shape women’s aid programs more than policies. A new toolkit seeks to change this through a project honoring Vivian Silver.

Israeli cyber startup Oligo Security doubles valuation with $60 Million round

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Following its exposure of major AI infrastructure and web browser vulnerabilities, the company plans to accelerate product innovation and expand internationally.

The employee relied on AI and made a mistake: Who will pay the price?

BY ADV. NOA RUBIN — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Most employees in Israel already use artificial intelligence on a routine basis, but most organizations ignore the need for clear guidelines.

‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AD 120 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:58:07 GMT

Do reserve duties break up families? The data breaking the stigma

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT

National Insurance Institute data shows that the divorce rate among reservists does not exceed the national average.

How AI could predict your vote before you leave home

BY DR. SHAY HOROVITZ — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:55:00 GMT

Before every election, polls of a few hundred people miss reality. In the AI era, billions of data points – from likes to purchases – can predict political views with striking accuracy.

Tel Aviv among world’s most expensive for employers, least lucrative for employees

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:35:00 GMT

Study comparing employment costs across 13 US, European, and Israeli cities finds Tel Aviv ranking second only to San San Francisco.

How $250M flowed to delegitimization groups targeting Israel

BY YOAV ETIEL — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

A Diaspora Ministry study reveals that approximately 20 anti-Israel organizations operating in the US raised more than $250 million used for incitement and maintaining links to terrorism.

Bank of Jerusalem to donate hundreds of thousands of shekels to Soroka

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:55:00 GMT

One year after direct hit crippled large parts of hospital, partnership signed to double Southern rehabilitation response and provide first pediatric rehab inpatient care in region.

More employees were hired, but competition is only growing: How the job market looked in July

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:35:00 GMT

The Jobnet index in collaboration with Civi AI found that in July, the number of candidates who began working increased by 10%, but job openings fell by 3%.

How much does August cost for a family with three children?

BY ELI COHEN — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:05:00 GMT

In a regular school month, child-related expenses reach about NIS 8,600; in August, they can climb to roughly NIS 17,300.

Visa buys Israel's BioCatch for $2.4b

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:40:00 GMT

The American payments giant is acquiring the Israeli AI firm, which protects hundreds of millions of users worldwide from financial fraud.

Israeli cybersecurity firm Vega launches open AI threat detection standard

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:29:40 GMT

Vega publicly released the framework through DetectionSkills.io and GitHub ahead of Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, where the company is demonstrating the technology.

Ministry of Education reveals new mandatory subject: Financial education

BY AVICHAY CHAIM — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Hundreds of teachers have already been trained to teach the subject, which will provide 9th and 10th grade students with practical tools for financial management, investments, and workers' rights.

Thousands of Bitcoin wallets hacked within half an hour

BY DOR OFFIR — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:05:00 GMT

A fast, automated attack wave reconstructed weak keys and drained more than 1,367 Bitcoins. The transactions look completely legitimate, but for the victims, it is an $88 million blow.

Israel eyes 2027 rollout for Level 4 autonomous vehicles after UN breakthrough

BY DUBI BEN-GEDALYAHU/GLOBES/TNS — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:58:26 GMT

Local regulations on the subject have been in the process of being formulated in government ministries for over five years