S&P Global credit: Shutterstock/Valeriy Eydlin S&P: Despite gravity of situation Israel’s economy is resilient

The international ratings agency has issued a report on the Middle East conflict and is concerned it is straining credit channels.

Wizz Air credit: Shutterstock/Peter Leczo Wizz Air operating Sinai flights to rescue stranded Israelis

The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has increased the frequency of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh to provide European and Israeli passengers with an alternative to reaching Israel.

Israeli tanks in southern Lebanon credit: IDF Spokesperson Israel continues striking Iran and Lebanon

As the war enters its fourth day, Israelis stay close to home and shelters amid subdued Purim celebrations.

Gloat founders Credit: Gloat Gloat lays off 20% of workforce

Sources tell “Globes” that some customers are not renewing contracts for the company’s flagship product and Gloat is performing a strategic pivot and developing products based on AI agents.

Polymarket credit: Shutterstock Polymarket punters predict when the war might end

Wisdom of the crowd? 46% of punters on the platform see the war over by the end of march and another 21% by the end of April.

Michal Mor, co-founder and CEO of Smart Shooter credit: Maya Havkin Smart Shooter raises NIS 200m in TASE IPO

The advanced gunsights developer and producer raised the money at a company valuation of NIS 640 million, before money.

Euphoria on Israel's markets credit: Shutterstock Euphoria on Israel’s markets in response to Iran operation

The Tel Aviv 35 Index is up over 3% to a new record and the shekel is appreciating strongly.

Taba border crossing credit: IAA Over 100,000 Israelis stranded abroad

Israeli airlines will begin rescue flights when Ben Gurion airport reopens. Meanwhile Arkia is operating flights from Taba to and from Europe.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Miri Shimonovich Smotrich: War has already cost Israel NIS 9b

Israel’s Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich has admitted that the budget deficit will now be more than the 3.9% of GDP planned in the 2026 budget.

Debris in Beit Shemesh credit: MDA Spokesperson 33% of buildings lack adequate structural protection

Israel David, acting chairman of the Israel Association for Construction and Infrastructure Engineers (IACIE) says the numbers are even higher in older cities.

Missile hits Beit Shemesh homes credit: Reuters Ammar Awad Nine killed as Iranian missile hits Beit Shemesh

Nine people have been killed and 51 injured as a missile hits a bomb shelter and houses.

Dollars credit: Shutterstock Israeli startups raised $750m in February

Israeli privately-held tech companies have raised $1.85 billion in the first two months of 2026, after raising $10.7 billion in 2025.

Market uncertainty credit: Shutterstock Analysts optimistic war will have positive impact on markets

Analysts warn there could be short-term volatility on the TASE and forex markets but are positive about a medium and long term boost.

Taba border crossing credit: IAA Foreign airlines cancel Israel flights until at least March 8

Arkia is operating flights between Taba and Athens.

Building hit by missile in Tel Aviv credit: MDA War enters second day as Khamenei confirmed dead

Israel has come under bombardment from Iranian missiles, most of which have been intercepted but a 40 year-old woman was killed, when a building was hit in Tel Aviv.

Air strike on Tehran credit: Reuters US and Israel launch major attack on Iran

Iran has been retaliating with missiles targeting Israel and six Arab countries.