A strategic miss: R&D is Israel's brain - so why does it develop, manufacture abroad? - opinion
Israel excels in algorithms and exits, but we have forgotten a basic principle: The higher you move up the value chain, the greater the profit.
Business & Innovation
Connecting neighbors under fire: The story behind Angels of the Shelter
AI is ending era of ‘job immunity’ for young tech workers as it reshapes Israel's job market
Your Taxes: Israel’s lower mid-market is tempting international M&A buyers
El Al demands changes to passenger compensation law
According to the company's estimates, on days when there was no commercial flight activity at all, the direct damage was about $5 million per day.
Gulf states consider bypassing Strait of Hormuz with new oil pipelines via Haifa - FT
The Financial Times reported that the Gulf states aim to create a new network of pipelines, roads, and railways to stop relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
‘Perfect storm’: Israel's high-tech faces human capital crisis, lack of new students in age of AI
“We need to create a new way of teaching skills for them to progress,” David Perlmutter, chairman of the Committee for Increasing Human Capital in High-Tech, warned.
Mekorot reports strong core growth in 2025, but regulatory changes drive heavy net loss
Mekorot, posted solid underlying performance in 2025, but sweeping regulatory changes by the Water Authority pushed the company to report a significant net loss
Leumi, Shestovitz take stakes in Profit Finance Group with NIS 670 million investment
Leumi Partners and Shestovitz Properties acquired NIS 670M in Profit Finance Group, which manages NIS 100B. Founders Elberg and Banai retain control after a massive valuation leap since 2021.
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Ministry of Finance director general Ilan Rom also announced his resignation following the passage of the 2026 state budget by the Knesset
Pentagon denies report of Hegseth-linked pre-strike defense investments
Hegseth's Morgan Stanley broker contacted BlackRock in February about making a multimillion-dollar investment, while the Pentagon's spokesperson called the story "entirely false and fabricated."
Despite the war: Israeli high-tech opens 2026 with approximately $3.1 billion in funding
Behind the stability in overall capital lies a shift in the market structure. The number of deals remains relatively low, and capital is increasingly concentrated in a smaller number of companies.
Prediction 2026
As one financial year ended and 2026 began, the hard numbers tell the story of what has been and what may lie ahead.
Israeli AI optimization company ScaleOps surpasses $800 million valuation
After working with Adobe, Wiz, and other Fortune 500 companies, ScaleOps announced a $130 million Series C investment round, bringing its total funding to $210 million.
