Economy

Around 20% of Israelis building private homes are estimated to lose billions of shekels due to costly mistakes, as a new podcast seeks to provide guidance throughout the construction process.

Bitcoin climbs to a one-month high as investors weigh progress on US crypto regulation, renewed ETF inflows and the outlook for interest rates.

Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.

ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.

Fluctuations in the price of oil between periods of negotiation have also declined, and bouts of violence have leveled. The routinization of war is working in favor of the Trump administration.

Despite security challenges and revised growth forecasts, Israel’s economy continues to show resilience, supported by a strong technology sector, foreign investment, and market stability.

The Knesset has approved a landmark bill aimed at easing the entry of US-standard goods into the country without requiring additional local certification.

The two countries have been undertaking a reset in ties since the end of nearly half a century of Assad family rule that saw Syrian troops stationed in Lebanon for almost 30 years.

Frances confirmed that he was never formally invited to join Likud, saying he called the prime minister’s spokesman to ask how he could be offered a reserved spot and not know about it.

A long-inactive Bitcoin account and a major government transfer moved nearly half a billion dollars in digital assets, drawing attention from investors and institutions.