2025

iPhone or Samsung? This is the smartphone Israelis preferred in 2025

2025 sales data reveal surprising gaps between Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and the periphery, alongside a rise in average spending and strengthening of the premium segment.

Smartphone Purchase in Store.
Man on the phone.

The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025

Urbanica, faux fur coat, NIS 100.

Cold winter, hot trends: The fashionable coats that get the job done

Iranian missiles streak across the night sky above Jerusalem on June 14, 2025, a day after Israel launched a major aerial campaign targeting the Islamic Republic's military and nuclear infrastructure.

Triumphs and tragedies: Unpacking 2025's top stories from Israel and the Jewish world


My Word: 2025, in its own words - opinion

From AI slop to rage bait, 2025’s words reveal a world shaped by tech, outrage, and the human need to connect.

 AI education illustrative

Record breakers: One million Israeli overnight stays in a European country

At the New Map conference, data showed 1M Israeli stays in Hungary, 400K visitors in Thailand, record arrivals in Azerbaijan, with talks on AI and 2026 travel trends.

Budapest, Hungary.

Gold’s 2025 breakout: why retail investors are watching premiums

Gold.

Nostradamus’ chilling prediction for the end of 2025 does not look good at all

New wars in the East, the fall of the West, and “blood in the temple”: commentators say they decoded Nostradamus’ prophecy for the coming months, and it looks grim.

Nostradamus prophecy, astrologer, France Commemorative Coin.

Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes

The Shalva running team, featuring 155 runners including wounded vets and October 7 survivors, completed the NYC Marathon, marking a global statement of spirit and hope.

Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

The future of social proof: building authentic digital trust in 2025

Digital era.

The world in shock: "this is Israel’s leading hotel for 2025"

Two Jerusalem hotels win top international awards: Waldorf Astoria is Israel’s Leading Hotel for the 2nd year, and American Colony is Best Boutique Hotel for the 9th time.

Waldorf Astoria – Hotel Suite

Qiuyi Yang: Seattle Designer's 2025 highlights in mentorship, innovation, and global recognition

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The designer who clients didn’t let retire celebrates 40 years – with a surprise for brides

Iconic designer Yaron Minkowski marks 40 years with a festive collection at Israel-Canada Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2025, then unveils a limited bridal collection at attractive prices.

A dress designed by Yaron Minkowski.

Top 5 Dental Clinics in Turkey (2025)

Dental Clinic.

The trends that will conquer us this fall: What all Israeli women will wear this year

Animal prints return in full force, polka dots get a retro makeover, and charms have become a must-have – all the fall 2025 trends already taking over social media and stores in Israel.

PARFOIS shoulder bag NIS 199