Israel business

Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.
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

Amir Heshmatpour.

Iran-born anti-regime Nasdaq biotech investor says he is trying to cure ‘two cancers’ - interview


Amid war: KMS Lighthouse customer fears calmed by offshore capabilities, big cooperations

From what the KMS CEO has seen, Israel still enjoys its reputation as a tech powerhouse, and he is still approached by dozens of investors.

 Sagi Eliyahu

A taste of resilience: October 7 survivors from Netiv Ha'asara open cafe in Sarona, Tel Aviv

Other communities scheduled to have cafes include Kibbutz Re'im, Kibbutz Zikim, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, and Sderot.

 Inside Cafe Otef - Netiv Ha'asara in Serona, May 6, 2024.

They do it all: Meet the business here to help you with Passover cleaning and preparations

In this edition of Business of a Week, learn about the businesses and people behind Heimishe Helpers' service, who will help lift the burden of Passover cleaning.

Ahron, the gardener.

Despite the complicated period, there is investor confidence in Israel

Although Israel has seen a period of instability, there are broad hopes that investors will remain and invest in the country's prominent high-tech sector.

Panel on the future of high-tech at the Maariv/Walla Economic Summit 2024. From left to right: Moderator Keren Uzan; Hadar Siterman Norris, Team8; Dr. Esther Luzzatto, The Luzzatto Group; Inbar Cohen, TECH19; Dr. Gal Aviv, Blender; Eyal Efrat, CIO, Bank Leumi.

Meet the Israeli startup working to merge crypto and mainstream finance as Bitcoin soars

Crypto enthusiasts, sometimes referred to as “HODLers,” are rejoicing in the industry’s recent achievements.

  A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2021.

Israeli ambassador to Panama: Israeli businesses should examine Panama's potential

Panama is interested in becoming a sustainable investment center and wants to increase cooperation with the State of Israel in technological and economic fields.

 A person holds a flag, after Panama's top court ruled unconstitutional a mining contract with Canadian miner First Quantum to operate a copper mine in the country, following weeks of protests against the deal, in Panama City, Panama, November 28, 2023.

Israel-Germany business ties are strong and growing – German minister

Several Israeli tech executives discussed the future of innovation and the ties between the two countries at ‘Joint Perspectives – A German-Israeli Summit’

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Moody's downgrades Israel credit rating to 'A2'

Israel's war with Hamas is not the only issue noted by the ratings agency, citing the looming threat at Israel's northern border.

Moody's corporate HQ

Climate innovation center teases a more developed Negev

The center's activities will stretch throughout the Negev and the Arava, from Kiryat Gat to Eilat and Sderot to the Dead Sea.

 DeserTech and Climate Innovation Center leaders gather in Beersheba

1948 Ventures: Bridging innovation and urgency in Israeli tech

After expediting his VC’s launch in order to support Israel during the war, the founder has urged other US VCs to continue investing in Israel’s tech ecosystem.

 1948 Ventures founder meets with President Herzog on October 18th