Bank of Israel credit: Shutterstock/Alon Adika Strong shekel lifts forex reserves to new record

Israel’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of April 2026 rose to a record $235.745 billion, an increase of $6.326 billion from their level at the end of March 2026, the Bank of Israel reports.

Germany's Leopard tank credit: Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Norway to buy Rafael’s Trophy protection system

The Israeli developed active protection system for military armored vehicles is currently installed on 16 platforms around the world.

Gideon Sa'ar and Johann Wadephul in Berlin credit: Reuters Michael Kappeler/dpa Germany embarrassed by jet fuel supply from Israel

The surprise announcement that Israel will supply jet fuel to Germany contradicts Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder’s statements that his country has sufficient kerosene.

Google AI credit: Shutterstock Google Finance AI beta version launches in Israel

The new tool includes a customized display of investment portfolios and advanced market analysis.

Boeing tanker aircraft credit: Boeing India signs $1.1b IAI tanker aircraft deal - report

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has closed a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert six Boeing 767 aircraft into tanker transport aircraft, “Defense News India” reports.

Yuval Diskin credit: Shlomi Yosef Indian co KPIT to acquire Israeli startup Cymotive

Founded by former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin in partnership with Volkswagen, the company has developed cybersecurity for vehicles.

Wizz Air credit: Shutterstock Wizz Air Israel hub talks break down

Despite EASA extending its advisory not to fly to Israel, the Transport Ministry had been hoping Wizz Air would gradually resume activity at Ben Gurion airport.

ZIM ship credit: Ariel Warhaftig Sakal makes shock bid to buy ZIM

Even though the shareholders have already agreed the sale to Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI, the unexpected higher bid has pushed up the Israeli shipping company’s share price.

Euphoria on Israel's markets credit: Shutterstock Strengthening shekel nears NIS 2.90/$ threshold

Calls grow for the Bank of Israel to intervene as the unstoppable shekel continues to appreciate.

Kela founders credit: Yossi Alterman Israeli defense-tech co Kela raising $200m at $1.2b valuation

A source close to the deal has told “Globes” that investors include US billionaire Bill Ackman and former Google chairman Eric Schmidt.

A sense of wealth credit: Shutterstock Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years

As the value of their financial portfolios rises, Israelis are adopting new investment habits.

Interior of Valery Kogan's Caesarea mansion credit: Shotheby's international Realty A Israel’s most expensive home up for sale

Russian-Israeli oligarch Valery Kogan has cut the asking price for his mansion in Caesarea from $260 million to $210 million.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange credit: Shutterstock TASE readying for big wave of IPOs this month

Over 20 initial public offerings will move ahead in May, mainly from the real estate sector, but also from companies in the defense, food, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

ZyG founders credit: Shay Shachar AI ecommerce co ZyG raises $60m at $500m valuation

The new Israeli startup of ironSource founders Tomer Bar-Zeev and Omer Kaplan, only emerged from stealth in March with $58 million in funding, which it has now more than doubled.

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange credit: Shutterstock Canadian real estate co Almadev plans TASE IPO

The company, formerly Elad Canada, seeks to raise NIS 300 million at a NIS 1.5 billion valuation.

Astrix Security founders Alon Jackson and Idan Gour credit: Astrix Security Cisco to acquire Israeli co Astrix Security

Cisco SVP Peter Bailey: The addition of Astrix Security brings deep capability to discover and secure every AI agent and non-human identity.