https://en.globes.co.il/en/mador.aspx?fid=1725#utm_source=RSS Israel's Business Arena Globes en Thu, 28 May 2026 19:05:35 GMT feedback@globes.co.il 10 70 144 https://images.globes.co.il/rss/Globes_logo_RSS_ENG.png https://en.globes.co.il/en/mador.aspx?fid=1725#utm_source=RSS https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544399#utm_source=RSS 1001544399 YH Dimri sold just nine units in the project in the first quarter, of which four were bought by Dimri family members. Maya Levin Thu, 28 May 2026 17:29:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Yigal Dimri credit: Cadya Levy https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544387#utm_source=RSS 1001544387 The main indices fell today as the insurance and banking sectors weakened, but defense companies Elbit Systems and Next Vision stood out positively. Globes correspondent Thu, 28 May 2026 15:22:00 GMT enn Market https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544263#utm_source=RSS 1001544263 The Israeli technology company will cut 10% of its workforce worldwide including hundreds in Israel, “Globes has learned.” Meytal Vaizberg Thu, 28 May 2026 12:39:00 GMT enn Employment IT Market Amdocs credit: Micha Loubaton https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544255#utm_source=RSS 1001544255 In confirming that the company is laying off 20% of employees, Avishai Abrahami wrote, “A very meaningful portion of our costs are shekel-denominated, while our revenue is largely dollar-denominated.” Meytal Vaizberg Thu, 28 May 2026 11:29:55 GMT enn Employment IT Market Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami credit: Alan Tzatzkin https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544235#utm_source=RSS 1001544235 As the shekel continues to strengthen, “Globes” outlines five scenarios that could weaken the Israeli currency. Oren Dori Thu, 28 May 2026 09:51:28 GMT enn Market Shekel credit: Shutterstock Vladirina 32 https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544222#utm_source=RSS 1001544222 A new law to be enacted by Turkey next month could thwart the huge underwater power cable project by annexing economic waters claimed by Greece. Dean Shmuel Elmas Thu, 28 May 2026 07:47:39 GMT enn Politics Energy Greece credit: Shutterstock New Africa https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544193#utm_source=RSS 1001544193 The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has decided not to oppose the cancellation of rights restrictions by the District Committee in the building plan for the city center. Yuval Nisani Thu, 28 May 2026 04:22:31 GMT enn Real estate Tel Aviv credit: Shutterstock/Luciano Santandreu https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543918#utm_source=RSS 1001543918 A bill, described by opponents as draconian, will if enacted require tech unit veterans to pay tax in Israel for 10 years, even if working abroad, and domicile companies they found in Israel. Ela Levi-Weinrib Mon, 25 May 2026 17:31:00 GMT enn Economy Israel Tax Authority director Shay Aharonovich credit: Yossi Zamir https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544185#utm_source=RSS 1001544185 The Jerusalem-based company will make cuts as part of a broader restructuring of operations, but it is currently unclear what the final number of layoffs will be, “Globes” has learned. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 27 May 2026 15:26:00 GMT enn IT https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544134#utm_source=RSS 1001544134 MarkForged, which provides end-to-end Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) solutions, had revenue of $70 million in 2025, although one of its production lines will remain owned by Nano Dimension. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Wed, 27 May 2026 13:51:48 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions IT Market Dr. Yoav Zeif credit: Stratasys https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544123#utm_source=RSS 1001544123 The third pipeline has increased annual gas production capacity from 12 BCM to 15.8 BCM, well above the 14 BCM, which was forecast, Leviathan partners report. Idan Eretz Wed, 27 May 2026 13:14:59 GMT enn Energy Market Leviathan gas rig credit: Leviathan https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544119#utm_source=RSS 1001544119 Airis Labs turns unstructured visual data from smartphones, social media, digital forensics, security and body cameras, and drones into machine-readable intelligence. Globes correspondent Wed, 27 May 2026 12:29:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Start ups IT Airis Labs founders credit: Eclipse Media https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544106#utm_source=RSS 1001544106 Avishai Abrahami apologized that employees learned about the planned changes from the media rather than the company. Meytal Vaizberg Wed, 27 May 2026 09:59:00 GMT enn IT Market Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami credit: Alan Tzatzkin https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544098#utm_source=RSS 1001544098 Bluewhite's solutions make off-road and defense vehicles fully autonomous. Dean Shmuel Elmas Wed, 27 May 2026 08:34:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Mergers & acquisitions Market Bluewhite autonomy kit installed on a BL Advance Systems BLR MK2 Platform, credit: Elbit Systems https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544094#utm_source=RSS 1001544094 In June 2025, an Iranian missile hit the Beersheva hospital's surgical wing, causing huge damage. The new plan includes three 30-floor towers. Yuval Nisani Wed, 27 May 2026 07:59:00 GMT enn Healthcare Direct missile hit on Soroka Hospital credit: screenshot, under section 27a of the Copyright Law https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544054#utm_source=RSS 1001544054 The Israeli company, which has developed an enterprise data security platform, says it is fully embracing the changes brought about by AI. Assaf Gilead Tue, 26 May 2026 14:48:29 GMT enn Employment Start ups IT BigID credit: Company website https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544024#utm_source=RSS 1001544024 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron has made it clear that inflation is the main concern, leaving exporters to cope with the strengthening shekel. Eitan Gerstenfeld Tue, 26 May 2026 14:11:00 GMT enn Market Shekel-dollar ASAP Creative https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001544021#utm_source=RSS 1001544021 The two companies are in talks on a share-swap deal, and have a 45-day no-shop agreement. Yuval Nisani Tue, 26 May 2026 14:06:00 GMT enn Real estate Mergers & acquisitions Market Duniec Bros CEO Ronen Jaffa credit: Shay Barel https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543965#utm_source=RSS 1001543965 The medical device company has developed an implant to protect healthy tissue from radiation damage during prostate cancer treatment. Gali Weinreb Tue, 26 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT enn Healthcare Mergers & acquisitions Start ups BioProtect CEO Itay Barnea credit: Dezember Photography https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543945#utm_source=RSS 1001543945 Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron explains to "Globes" what made an interest rate cut possible, amid continuing risks. Asaf Zagrizak Tue, 26 May 2026 09:20:00 GMT enn Economy Market Amir Yaron credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543930#utm_source=RSS 1001543930 Alongside a 59% rise in quarterly profit, the defense company announced a $1.4 billion modernization contract with a European country. Globes correspondent Tue, 26 May 2026 07:33:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Bezhalel Machlis credit: Assaf Shilo/Israel Sun https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543856#utm_source=RSS 1001543856 The Bank of Israel has cut the rate for the third time since November 2025. Asaf Zagrizak and Boaz Bin-Nun Mon, 25 May 2026 13:11:00 GMT enn Economy Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Yossi Cohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543855#utm_source=RSS 1001543855 With aerial threats persisting, the IDF continues to jam GPS systems to ‘confuse’ drones. “Globes” explains how to cope with the disruptions. Nevo Trabelsy Mon, 25 May 2026 12:49:52 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Waze credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543851#utm_source=RSS 1001543851 A 177 square meter apartment at 30 Gaza Street in Jerusalem’s Rehavia neighborhood has been bought by foreign residents who plan to immigrate to Israel. Arik Mirovsky Mon, 25 May 2026 11:59:00 GMT enn Real estate https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543841#utm_source=RSS 1001543841 Sources inform "Globes" that Wix, beset by technological changes and financial pressures, is readying for the biggest downsizing in its history. Meytal Vaizberg Mon, 25 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT enn IT Market Avishai Abrahami credit: Alan Tzatzkin https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543838#utm_source=RSS 1001543838 Water meter tech company Arad has transferred production to Spain, Italy, and Mexico. Manufacturers Association president Avraham Novogrotzky says this is a sign of things to come. Netanel Ariel Mon, 25 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT enn Economy Arad water meters credit: company presentation https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543823#utm_source=RSS 1001543823 A study by Phoenix Financial finds that lower interest rates will not be enough to make a home purchase attainable for the average Israeli household. Maya Levin Mon, 25 May 2026 06:46:00 GMT enn Financial services Real estate Economy Housing credit: Gil Gibli https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543762#utm_source=RSS 1001543762 Over 35% of Druze on the Golan Heights now hold Israeli citizenship, with the majority under the age of 30. Idan Eretz Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT enn Politics Hezbollah rocket kills Druze children in Majdel Shams https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543815#utm_source=RSS 1001543815 The move is designed to curb the monopoly of the banks in credit to small and midsize businesses and boost competition. Oren Dori Sun, 24 May 2026 15:43:00 GMT enn Financial services Economy Knesset Economic Affairs Cttee chairman MK David Bitan credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Press Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543759#utm_source=RSS 1001543759 Yonalink has developed an AI platform that automates the transfer of data from medical records to clinical research, while maintaining data security and privacy rules. Gali Weinreb Sun, 24 May 2026 13:34:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Start ups Healthcare, biotech AI photo: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543755#utm_source=RSS 1001543755 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) last week announced that it had signed an agreement to sell air defense systems to the Ministry of Defense in a classified deal. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 24 May 2026 12:22:02 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Arrow 3 credit: Israel Ministry of Defense https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543752#utm_source=RSS 1001543752 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Jerusalem, Beer Yaakov, Rosh Ha’ayin, Haifa, Yokneam, and Ofakim. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 24 May 2026 11:50:00 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543742#utm_source=RSS 1001543742 Diehl Group has successfully test-fired 17 Spike LR guided missiles from its Ziesel anti-tank missile system. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 24 May 2026 10:07:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Spike anti-tank missiles credit: Rafael Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543740#utm_source=RSS 1001543740 Former accountant general Yali Rothenberg explains why Israel's macro success fails to percolate through to everyday life, and what to do about it. Asaf Zagrizak Sun, 24 May 2026 09:46:00 GMT enn Economy Yali Rothenberg credit: Yossi Zamir https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543682#utm_source=RSS 1001543682 The pharmaceutical company, controlled by FIMI, is one of the oldest in the Israeli economy. Eitan Gerstenfeld Wed, 20 May 2026 14:59:27 GMT enn Healthcare Market FIMI CEO Ishay Davidi and Rafa chairam Ori Yehudai credit: Eyal Izhar and Cadya Levy https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543569#utm_source=RSS 1001543569 The US defense technology company reported an orders backlog of $457 million and raised its annual revenue guidance. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Wed, 20 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Ondas acquisitions credit: company presentation https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543568#utm_source=RSS 1001543568 Dalia has signed the 20-year deal with Leviathan partners NewMed and Ratio with reservoir operator Chevron conspicuously absent. Idan Eretz Wed, 20 May 2026 12:44:10 GMT enn Energy Leviathan gas rig credit: Lev Radin/Si https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543556#utm_source=RSS 1001543556 20% of the workforce in Israel, will be transferred to new jobs in teams dealing with the development of AI, “Globes” has learned. Nevo Trabelsy Wed, 20 May 2026 11:39:00 GMT enn Employment IT Meta credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543542#utm_source=RSS 1001543542 The software-based system has an advanced AESA transmitter and digital radio frequency memory capabilities, which create signals and confuse radars. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:47:50 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Storm Shield drone protection system credit: Rafael spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543534#utm_source=RSS 1001543534 The food company posted a 126% rise in first quarter net profit to NIS 181. Hezi Sternlicht Wed, 20 May 2026 08:46:00 GMT enn Basic industries Market Strauss Group CEO Shai Babad credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543530#utm_source=RSS 1001543530 The airline's results were hit by the war with Iran, rising fuel costs, and the appreciation of the shekel. Netanel Ariel Wed, 20 May 2026 07:18:00 GMT enn Tourism Market El Al CEO Levy Halevy credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543483#utm_source=RSS 1001543483 The financial reports of Israeli residential developers reflect the sluggish market, with some projects even making a loss. Yuval Nisani Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Yigal Dimri and Propdo CEO Peleg Davidovich credit: Cadya Levy and Eyal Fisher https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543444#utm_source=RSS 1001543444 The company was supposed to resume flights on the London-Tel Aviv route on July 1 but announced today that all flights to Israel are canceled until at least August 1, 2026. Stav Livne Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:44 GMT enn Tourism British Airways aircraft credit: Shutterstock/Jarek Kilian https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543429#utm_source=RSS 1001543429 Unframe acts as a managed AI delivery platform that turns enterprise needs and use cases into fully tailored, complete AI solutions in days. Globes correspondent Tue, 19 May 2026 12:26:40 GMT enn Start ups IT Unframe founders credit: Unframe https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543426#utm_source=RSS 1001543426 The company is seeking a company valuation of nearly NIS 3 billion, well over double the valuation it received when Phoenix purchased a 20% stake in 2022. Netanel Ariel Tue, 19 May 2026 11:49:41 GMT enn Real estate Market ToHa towers Tel Aviv credit: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543414#utm_source=RSS 1001543414 With the Knesset election being brought forward, the tight timetable will not allow the measure to proceed. Oren Dori Tue, 19 May 2026 10:05:00 GMT enn Real estate Economy Prof. Avi Simhon credit: Alex Kolomoisky, Yedioth Ahronoth https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543413#utm_source=RSS 1001543413 The Israeli private intelligence agency is leasing the 19th floor in Discount Tower, in addition to the 26th floor, where it already has its offices. Arik Mirovsky Tue, 19 May 2026 09:56:00 GMT enn Real estate https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543372#utm_source=RSS 1001543372 As with the other banks, Mizrahi Tefahot's profit was hit by the special bank surtax. Hezi Sternlicht Tue, 19 May 2026 08:01:00 GMT enn Financial services Market Mizrahi Tefahot CEO Moshe Lari credit: Mizrahi Tefahot https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543367#utm_source=RSS 1001543367 Excluding the bank surtax, Bank Leumi's annualized return on equity in the first quarter was 15.1% Hezi Sternlicht Tue, 19 May 2026 06:55:00 GMT enn Financial services Market Bank Leumi CEO Hanan Friedman credit: Tamar Matsafi https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543260#utm_source=RSS 1001543260 The Israeli AI startup company has completed the financing round led by Radical Ventures, at a company valuation of $4 billion, “The Wall Street Journal” reports. Assaf Gilead Mon, 18 May 2026 13:43:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Decart founders credit: Amit Elkayam https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543258#utm_source=RSS 1001543258 Omnisys has developed AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software for multi-domain defense planning and real-time decision-making. Dean Shmuel Elmas Mon, 18 May 2026 13:26:25 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Mergers & acquisitions Ondas credit: Ondas https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543254#utm_source=RSS 1001543254 The bank will distribute a dividend of NIS 465 million - 50% of net profit. Hezi Sternlicht Mon, 18 May 2026 12:59:14 GMT enn Financial services Market Discount Bank CEO Avi Levi credit: Israel Hadari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543247#utm_source=RSS 1001543247 The company’s space-based observation, advanced weather modeling, and generative AI is transforming weather intelligence into mission-critical infrastructure for the modern enterprise. Globes correspondent Mon, 18 May 2026 12:06:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Tomorrow.io founders credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543246#utm_source=RSS 1001543246 Musk did not visit Israel as planned but did address the International Smart Mobility Summit 2026 in Tel Aviv in a live video. Dubi Ben Gedalyahu Mon, 18 May 2026 11:50:44 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Nir Musk addresses smart mobility conference in Tel Aviv credit: Nir Shmoul https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543241#utm_source=RSS 1001543241 The Israeli company will continue to develop optimization solutions for agents based on the Maestro system and discontinue sale of the language models themselves. Assaf Gilead Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:11 GMT enn Employment IT AI21 Labs founders Amnon Shashua, Yoav Shaham and Ori Goshen credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543229#utm_source=RSS 1001543229 The fiber-optic drones are immune to communications jamming, which makes them a lethal weapon for which there is no effective solution. Asaf Zagrizak and Assaf Gilead Mon, 18 May 2026 06:37:52 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Fiber optic drones credit: Reuters Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543222#utm_source=RSS 1001543222 The two lots, sold by Marius Nacht in one of Tel Aviv’s most expensive neighborhoods, cover 1,500 square meters. Arik Mirovsky Mon, 18 May 2026 03:59:00 GMT enn Real estate Neve Tzedek (inset Marius Nacht) credit: Eyal Izhar and Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543210#utm_source=RSS 1001543210 The funds will be used by the Israeli company, which develops advanced memory technologies for the semiconductor industry, to accelerate scale-up and commercialization of its ReRAM technology. Globes correspondent Sun, 17 May 2026 15:05:00 GMT enn IT Market Weebit Nano CEO Coby Hanoch credit: PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543157#utm_source=RSS 1001543157 Israeli solar energy inverter systems company SolarEdge Technologies saw its share price jump 44.4% in the final two days of trading last week, giving a market cap of $3.8 billion. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Sun, 17 May 2026 13:30:41 GMT enn Energy Market Shuki Nir credit: SolarEdge https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543150#utm_source=RSS 1001543150 A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel including in Givatayim, Herzliya, Kfar Saba, Kfar Yona, Yokneam Illit, and Netivot. Nir Weiss-Vadraru Sun, 17 May 2026 11:36:41 GMT enn Real estate Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543147#utm_source=RSS 1001543147 Israel's economy shrank by an annualized 3.3% in the first quarter, hit hard by the operation in Iran. Oren Dori Sun, 17 May 2026 10:28:55 GMT enn Economy Empty shopping malls credit: Shutterstock Opachevsky Irina https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543145#utm_source=RSS 1001543145 Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon has admitted to concealing information, when he was chairman of non-bank finance company UnetCredit. Nitsan Shafir Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT enn Legal Moshe Kahlon Credit: Rafi Kotz and Yossi Cohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543139#utm_source=RSS 1001543139 After an employee notified customers that the company was about to close down, an official announcement stated: We’re in positive discussions with potential acquirers. Assaf Gilead Sun, 17 May 2026 08:26:00 GMT enn Start ups Telecoms, Media & Marketing StreamElements founders Reem Sherman, Gil Hirsch, Or Perry credit: Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543135#utm_source=RSS 1001543135 The contact will enable Elbit America to compete for the next phase of the US Army program, worth up to $450.6 million. Dean Shmuel Elmas Sun, 17 May 2026 07:06:00 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market BiNOD night-vision system credit: Elbit America https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001543120#utm_source=RSS 1001543120 Despite the sharp rise in April, inflation remains within the Bank of Israel’s annual target range. Home prices have resumed their rise. Yuval Nisani Fri, 15 May 2026 12:04:00 GMT enn Real estate Economy Inflation credit: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542983#utm_source=RSS 1001542983 This is Akamai’s fourth Tel Aviv–based cybersecurity acquisition in the past five years. Globes correspondent Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Start ups IT LayerX founders Or Eshed and David Vaisbrud https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542964#utm_source=RSS 1001542964 Media star and journalist Yaakov Bardugo has sold the 384 square meter duplex on Chen Boulevard. Arik Mirovsky Thu, 14 May 2026 08:06:00 GMT enn Real estate Yaakov Bardugo credit: Tomer Shalom from Wikipedia https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542962#utm_source=RSS 1001542962 The bank reported net profit of NIS 2.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, 13% down from the first quarter of 2025, due to the new tax and the lower interest rate and inflation environment. Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:39 GMT enn Financial services Market Bank Hapoalim credit: Roman Yanushevsky Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542953#utm_source=RSS 1001542953 Israel’s banks are preparing for a sharp interest rate cut by the Bank of Israel in the near future. Hezi Sternlicht Thu, 14 May 2026 06:43:00 GMT enn Financial services Market Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Danny Shem Tov processing: Tali Bogdanovsky https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542932#utm_source=RSS 1001542932 All the coalition parties support the bill with the election date to be set during Knesset committee discussions. Dafna Liel N12 Thu, 14 May 2026 04:08:43 GMT enn Politics Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset credit: Noam Moskowitz Knesset Spokesperson https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542922#utm_source=RSS 1001542922 German magazine “WirtschafWoche” reports that Volkswagen and Rafael will set up a joint venture for the production of trucks and other parts for the Iron Dome system. Assaf Uni Wed, 13 May 2026 15:27:36 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Rafael CEO Yoav Tourgeman credit: Rami Zarnegar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542919#utm_source=RSS 1001542919 The payment was announced in the Israeli company’s disappointing first quarter results, which saw the share price slump over 30%. Assaf Gilead and Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Wed, 13 May 2026 14:46:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Maor Shlomo credit: courtesy Maor Shlomo https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542865#utm_source=RSS 1001542865 Austrian Airlines will renew Tel Aviv flights on June 1 followed by Lufthansa and Swiss on July 1. Wizz Air will resume flights on May 28. Stav Livne Wed, 13 May 2026 13:27:00 GMT enn Tourism Lufthansa credit: Lufthansa PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542859#utm_source=RSS 1001542859 The new deals, strong first quarter results and second quarter guidance, have seen the Israeli chipmaker’s market cap rise above $30 billion. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Wed, 13 May 2026 12:43:00 GMT enn IT Market Russell Ellwanger credit: Inbal Marmari https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542848#utm_source=RSS 1001542848 The switch to Monday-Friday trading and repatriation of investments by the Israeli public significantly boosted activity. Eitan Gerstenfeld Wed, 13 May 2026 10:20:00 GMT enn Financial services Market TASE CEO Ittai Ben-Ze'ev credit: Cadya Levy https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542845#utm_source=RSS 1001542845 The Israeli-German company has expanded from quantum sensing into quantum computing, advancing its efforts to build an end to end, quantum based approach to designing and validating therapies. Globes correspondent Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT enn Healthcare Start ups IT NVision founders credit: NVision https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542844#utm_source=RSS 1001542844 Despite the holidays last month and the war, NIS 7.94 billion in mortgages was taken. Arik Mirovsky Wed, 13 May 2026 09:41:00 GMT enn Financial services Real estate Mortgage taking credit: Shutterstock https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542830#utm_source=RSS 1001542830 Market experts talk to "Globes" about the constraints on the Bank of Israel, and whether its interest rate should, and could, fall. Idan Eretz Wed, 13 May 2026 08:32:00 GMT enn Economy Market Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron credit: Danny Shem-Tov, Knesset Press Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542811#utm_source=RSS 1001542811 But EASA has softened its language from advising against flying to Israel to urging airlines to “exercise caution and take potential risks into account.” Stav Livne Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT enn Tourism Ben Gurion Airport credit: Shutterstock Dmitry Pistrov https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542789#utm_source=RSS 1001542789 The Israeli company’s CEO Amit Bendov reveals that Anthropic and other AI giants are among Gong’s customers. Assaf Gilead Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:29 GMT enn IT Gong CEO Amit Bendov credit: Eyal Izhar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542728#utm_source=RSS 1001542728 Co-CEOs Roy Mann and Eran Zinman: The launch of the AI Work Platform and our shift to consumption-based pricing build directly on first quarter momentum Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 12 May 2026 13:45:00 GMT enn IT Market monday.com co-CEOs Eran Zinman and Roy Mann credit: Netanel Tobias https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542726#utm_source=RSS 1001542726 The Israeli company, which manufactures inspection and metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry, has seen its stock rise 200% in the past year, giving a market cap of $9.66 billion. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Tue, 12 May 2026 13:33:00 GMT enn IT Market Camtek CEO Rafi Amit credit: Raanan Tal https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542688#utm_source=RSS 1001542688 The Bank of Israel found that expanding the road network encourages families to buy a second car so that traffic jams gradually return. Stav Livne Tue, 12 May 2026 11:50:00 GMT enn Transport & infrastructure Israel's congested highways credit: Shutterstock bibiphoto https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542678#utm_source=RSS 1001542678 63% of revenue is from Israel but Bagira sees major potential in international sales of its military training simulators. Eitan Gerstenfeld and Hezi Sternlicht Tue, 12 May 2026 10:03:34 GMT enn Aerospace & defense Market Bagira simulators credit: Screenshot https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542661#utm_source=RSS 1001542661 The Herzliya Magistrates Court has postponed the lottery until August. Maya Levin Mon, 11 May 2026 17:38:40 GMT enn Real estate Legal Sde Dov credit: Guy Yehieli https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542656#utm_source=RSS 1001542656 The real estate and construction company will reportedly seek to raise NIS 1.5 billion at a company valuation of NIS 7-7.5 billion, before money. Eitan Gerstenfeld Mon, 11 May 2026 15:08:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Tidhar Group CEO Uri Levin credit: Ofer Hajayov https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542597#utm_source=RSS 1001542597 Frame is launching an AI-driven platform designed to help organizations defend against the growing wave of AI-powered social engineering and deepfake attacks. Globes correspondent Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT enn Start ups IT Frame Security team credit: Omer Hacohen https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542594#utm_source=RSS 1001542594 Israel’s fiscal deficit for the twelve months to the end of April amounted to 3.8% of GDP, the lowest level recorded since November 2023. Oren Dori Mon, 11 May 2026 11:49:00 GMT enn Economy Market Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Shlomi Yosef https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542586#utm_source=RSS 1001542586 Several institutions are in talks with Hot CEO Tal Granot-Goldstein on a deal to buy the company's television activity. Nevo Trabelsy Mon, 11 May 2026 10:36:00 GMT enn Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Marketing Hot CEO Tal Granot-Goldstein and owner Patrick Drahi credit: Gat Perez, Jonathan Bloom https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542571#utm_source=RSS 1001542571 Treasury officials and the Bank of Israel have fiercely criticized the plan to compensate borrowers for the rise in interest rates, but Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich has been silent so far. Asaf Zagrizak Mon, 11 May 2026 08:40:00 GMT enn Financial services Real estate Economy Politics Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich credit: Noam Moskowitz, Knesset Spokesperson's Office https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542546#utm_source=RSS 1001542546 Estimates are that Reisdor will try to raise about NIS 400 million at a company valuation of NIS 2-2.2 billion, before money. Hezi Sternlicht Sun, 10 May 2026 15:10:00 GMT enn Real estate Market Yaki Reisdor credit: Rami Zarnegar https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542508#utm_source=RSS 1001542508 The Israeli software company’s share price has more than doubled since it plunged in February, amid concerns about damage to its business model from new AI products. Shiri Habib-Valdhorn Sun, 10 May 2026 14:06:29 GMT enn IT Market JFrog Photo: Nasdaq PR https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1001542481#utm_source=RSS 1001542481 Bayside will pay NIS 830 million for the land in the heart of Tel Aviv’s business district, which has building rights for 85,000 square meters of space. Hezi Sternlicht Sun, 10 May 2026 11:56:33 GMT enn Real estate Nataly Mishan-Zakai credit: PR