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02 May 2024

Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an Credit: Shutterstock Turkey bans exports of all goods to Israeli ports

In a further crackdown on Israeli ties by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sources familiar with the matter have told "Globes" that exports of goods to Haifa and Ashdod ports have been prohibited.

02/05/2024 16:09 Politics Dean Shmuel Elmas
Oasis Security founders Danny Brickman and Amit Zimerman credit: Ben Itzhaki Oasis Security raises $35m, doubles valuation

The company has developed a platform for securing non-human identities in an organization.

02/05/2024 15:30 Start ups Globes correspondent
Tel Aviv light rail credit: Bar Lavi Int'l cos reluctant to bid for new TA light rail tenders

The uncertain security and economic situation caused by the war is deterring international companies from bidding to operate the Green and Purple Lines.

Eli Azur credit: Tali Bogdanovsky Eli Azur wins battle for Tamar Petroleum board after NeoGames exit

The Israeli businessman had a busy week as he completed the sale of NeoGames for $1.2 billion and saw off Aaaron Frenkel's efforts to put his candidates on Tamar Petroleum's board.

Adv. Matthew Demeo credit: DLA Piper Will Israel ever provide employees with right to disconnect?

Canada is set to become the latest country to prohibit bosses from contacting employees outside work hours.

02/05/2024 11:27 Legal Stav Livne
IDF operations in Gaza credit: IDF Spokesperson OECD cuts Israel's growth forecast

The OECD says that Israel's economy will grow by 1.9% in 2024 and 4.6% in 2025 in its latest report on the global economy.

02/05/2024 10:49 Economy Aharon Katz
Gadi Mazor credit: Zelazny Permira buys control of BioCatch at $1.3b valuation

The UK private equity firm is buying a 57% stake in the Israeli digital fraud and financial crime protection company.

01 May 2024

Competition Authority summons Victory CEO to hearing

Eyal Ravid, owner and CEO of the supermarket chain, allegedly made public statements about price rises in violation of the Competition Law.

01/05/2024 18:50 Legal Shira Sapir
8,000 Palestinians furtively employed in Israeli construction

A senior source in Israel's construction industry insists that about 8,000 Palestinian workers from Judea and Samaria have recently been given permits to work in Israel with 8,000 more expected to enter soon.

01/05/2024 17:01 Real estate Yuval Nisani
Israel replaces Patriot with David's Sling

Rafael's David's Sling is a collaboration that illustrates the combined strength of Israel's defense industry.

Israeli startups raised over $1b in April

In the first four months of 2024, Israeli startups have raised $2.6 billion.

01/05/2024 14:14 Start ups Globes correspondent
Tnuva to put up prices of dozens of products

Tnuva said it is hiking the prices of non-price controlled dairy products as well as dairy delicacies, Sunfrost frozen vegetables, Mamma Of poultry products and Tirat Zvi meat products.

01/05/2024 12:45 Retailing Shira Sapir
Deal or no deal with Hamas - the economic fallout

"Globes" talks to three market analysts about the consequences of a ceasefire or escalation.

01/05/2024 12:34 Economy Aharon Katz
Airlines hesitate over resuming Israel operations

International airlines that had begun to fly to Israel again following the outbreak of war suspended service after the attack by Iran, and are not rushing back.

01/05/2024 10:32 Tourism Stav Livne

30 April 2024

Israeli fintech co RiseUp lays off 50

The move does not apparently reflect a lack of cash in the company's coffers, but rather the cuts will allow RiseUp to achieve profitability.

Nvidia's Israel AI spending spree has downside

The US AI chip giant is set to spend $1 billion on two Israeli startups, which some see as part of a 'brain drain' of the country's AI talent.

Cybersecurity co Island raises $175m at $3b valuation

The enterprise browser data security company has doubled its valuation in just six months.

30/04/2024 15:18 Start ups Assaf Gilead
Gasoline prices in Israel to rise for fifth straight month

This is the fifth straight month that gasoline prices have risen by an accumulative NIS 0.90 per liter since the start of the year.

30/04/2024 12:55 Energy Oren Dori
Alony Hetz posts further revaluation losses

The losses are mainly on properties held by subsidiaries in the US, as the office market there continues to be slow.

Apartments sold and rented

A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Ramat Gan, Holon, Mazkeret Batya, Afula, Kiryat Tivon and Lahavim.

Israelis can now apply for passports online

People who have registered biometric data can submit passport and ID card applications via the Population and Immigration Authority website.

30/04/2024 11:13 Economy Idan Eretz
Shekel strengthens sharply against US dollar

Rumors of a possible hostage release deal, together with a rally on US stock markets, appear to be among factors boosting the shekel.

30/04/2024 09:58 Market Boaz Bin-Nun

25 April 2024

IDF procurement of Chinese drones raises concerns

The Israel Defense Forces has ordered thousands of drones from two Chinese companies for its land forces, sources inform "Globes."

Mobileye falls on mixed Q1 results

The results were in line with the profit warning issued by the Israeli company at the start of the year.

25/04/2024 16:50 IT Netanel Ariel
Shekel sharply weakens in thin holiday trading

Bank Hapoalim chief strategist Modi Shafrir: The geopolitical picture continues to weigh on the Israeli currency.

25/04/2024 15:42 Market Aharon Katz
Check Point beats analysts with strong Q1 results

The company reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $2.04, up 13% from the corresponding quarter of 2023 and revenue of $598.8 million, up 6% from the corresponding quarter.

25/04/2024 13:02 IT Netanel Ariel
Nvidia to buy Israeli deep learning co Deci AI - report

Nvidia has struck a deal to acquire Deci AI, which has developed technology to compress generative AI language models, "The Information" reports.

SolarEdge share price hits five-year low

The Israeli company's share price fell earlier this week after its US rival Enphase published its financial results showing a slower than expected recovery in the industry.

25/04/2024 09:47 Energy Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Delek unit Ithaca buys Eni's UK assets

Eni will receive a 37.3% stake in Ithaca, in a stock deal for its North Sea oil and gas assets, while Delek will reduce its stake from 90% to 52.7%.

24 April 2024

Can Rad Group survive in post Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel era?

"Globes" looks at Rad Group, whose founders Yehuda and Zohar Zisapel, both died over the past year, and which must now move on without two of the founding fathers of Israeli high-tech.

24/04/2024 17:23 Start ups Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Nvidia acquires Israeli AI infrastructure co Run:ai

No financial details about the acquisition have been disclosed but estimates are that Nvidia is paying $680-$720 million for the Tel Aviv-based company.

US Senate passes Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan aid package

Having passed the House of Representatives on Saturday, the bill now goes to President Biden for signature.

24/04/2024 10:03 Politics Globes correspondent

21 April 2024

Israeli smart glass co Gauzy files for Nasdaq IPO

The Tel Aviv based company had revenue of $78 million in 2023 and a net loss of $79.3 million.

21/04/2024 13:28 IT Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Apartments sold and rented

A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Ramat Gan, Rehovot, Hod Hasharon, Hadera, Karmiel and Netivot.

21/04/2024 12:58 Real estate Nir Weiss-Vadraru
Gov't decides not to decide on Reindeer power plant

The planned expansion of the OPC power station in Hadera has been cancelled.

US House approves special aid for Israel

The $26.4 billion for Israel is part of a $95 billion package that also includes military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan.

19 April 2024

Wiz signs letter of intent to buy Lacework - report

"TechCrunch" reports that Wiz would pay just $150-200 million for Lacework, which was given a valuation of $8.3 billion, post-money in its last financing round.

19/04/2024 10:24 Start ups Globes correspondent
S&P cuts Israel's credit rating

Stressing that the war is continuing longer than expected, the ratings agency has also cut Israel's credit outlook from 'stable' to 'negative.'

19/04/2024 06:15 Economy Bar Lavi
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