Business

After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee

The July Art festival in the Western Galilee celebrates its ninth year with dozens of artists, galleries, and small businesses inviting visitors to rediscover this beautiful, recovering region.

The Western Galilee.
“Whether you’re running a startup or a small business, the right tools can make all the difference.”

'Whether you like it or not': The market Israeli startups keep leaving on the table

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

Your Taxes: Could taxes unlock Israel's constitutional future?

AI is transforming how local businesses are discovered, trusted, and chosen.

How AI SEO companies are changing local business visibility


The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel

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.

Israeli flags are displayed on a building that was damaged during the war against Iran

While you weren't looking, Israel's stock market became one of the best in the world - opinion

Here are three simple ways that American Jews can be a part of it.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

5 reasons why every SaaS business needs a strong payment system

“A strong payment system is the backbone of a SaaS business, directly impacting revenue retention, customer experience, compliance, and scalability.”

Fashion chains Onot and Jump file urgent application for stay of proceedings

The companies request to operate the 33 remaining stores for 60 days in order to urgently locate a buyer and save the jobs of about 100 employees.

Opening of Ofer Mall in Petah Tikva, November 22, 2020

Israeli firms unveil new collaboration for drone‑detection tool 

A new Israeli partnership unveils a powerful tool designed to detect drones faster and smarter than ever.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made

Verstill’s controlled systems let distillers craft custom aged flavors in weeks, not years

Yinon Tamir and Tal Cymbalista in Verstill's facility in northern Israel

Metula reawakens and calls on the Israelis to return

After a difficult period, Metula is celebrating 130 years and trying to rehabilitate itself – with a renewed Rishonim Street, reopened businesses, and clear Galilean air waiting for travelers.

Metula Council Chairman David Azoulai stands next to the Israeli flag in defiance of the US president setting policy on the northern border, according to his claim

Meta's Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expected

Meta is projected to spend as much as $145 billion on AI infrastructure this year, yet the company's bets on AI agents "haven't come to fruition yet"

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Wet wipes company sold for NIS 178 million

Dynamic recently entered insolvency proceedings, but this morning the court approved its sale to the Ronen Elad Holdings Group for NIS 178 million.

Illustration: Woman using a wet wipe