Israel business

Knesset advances compensation for businesses impacted by war, benefits for reservists

The compensation framework for businesses is among a series of broad measures advanced by the Finance Ministry to support businesses, employees, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the war.

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

Cyber Is Not a Luxury.

Iranian emigre entrepreneur wages war on hackers

The latest Business and Innovation podcast episode with Dr. Dekel Taliaz and Anna Ahronheim.

This Israeli company uses AI to speed up psychiatric care post-Oct. 7


Import reform plus competition could hurt Israeli manufacturers - opinion

A real opening of the Israeli market to international competition could adversely impact manufacturers’ profits. Here's how:

Textile business 311

The hi-tech industry crisis - opinion

Today, entrepreneurs and investors think twice before deciding to make a move that could be dramatic for some companies.

A woman walks near high-rise buildings in the hi-tech business area of Tel Aviv

Gaming startup Edge lets gamers share playable moments

The platform has potential, though it will need wider adoption before it becomes viable.

 Edge's platform

Israeli companies help raise funds for Ukraine by promoting diversity and inclusivity

Arab diversity and inclusion in Israeli business has been picking up momentum in recent months, particularly in the hi-tech field as the traditional talent pool has all but dried up.

  Elah Fund's manager, Calanit Valfer

Minimum wage should be increased to NIS 6000 a month - Labor MK

Efrat Rayten chaired an urgent meeting in an attempt to save an economic deal that would raise Israel's minimum wage. The goal: NIS 6000 per month by 2024.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.

How to be the best at marketing your business - interview

Capitolis, a Fin-Tech company, is backed by world-class venture capital firms and is used by more than 100 financial institutions. Meet the new global CMO, Alicia Tillman.

 Alicia Tillman, Capitolis CMO.

SparkIL launches peer-to-peer lending for Israeli small businesses

Established in partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel and The Ogen Group, the platform enables users to participate in crowdfunding interest-free loans.

 Amira Ahronoviz, CEO and Director General at The Jewish Agency, Na’ama Ore, CEO of SparkIL and Sagi Balasha, CEO of The Ogen Group (from left to right) mark the launch of SparkIL.

Clal Insurance purchases NIS 475 m. real estate project from Hagag Group

Clal Insurance and Finance entered into an agreement with the Hagag Group to purchase 75% of the land on which two shopping centers and residential buildings will be built.

 Aerial view of the Ayalon highway running between Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, near park HaYarkon, September 10, 2018.

How do you keep a company alive in a lull market? - interview

Capital market expert Oded Har Even grants insight on today’s dangerous market, and how to stay afloat in it.

 Oded Har Even, co-managing partner of Sullivan & Worcester Tel Aviv.

Andbank, Clarity merge their Israel-based asset management

The oldest private bankers firm in Andorra, Andbank, will link its Israel-based asset management firm Sigma Investment House with Tel Aviv-based Clarity Capital Group.

Right: Amir Leybovitch, CEO of Clarity Capital; Middle: Alberto Garfunkel, Chairman of Sigma Investment House; Far left: Yair Shani CEO of Sigma Investment House.