Israel business

Israel's economy must function amid Iran attacks, chairman of umbrella business org says

 “The Israeli economy has been operating for nearly two years in a state of war and has gained significant experience in handling emergency situations."

 A road in Tel Aviv, June 14, 2025.
 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO; Limor Beker, Head of Israel; Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision rep.; Andrea Kramer COO; Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman

Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event

 JUAN DELGADO, co-CEO, Hamilton Lane: Data-centric approach, market-leading database.

Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane: ‘It’s money time for private markets’

Bank Hapoalim

Bank Hapoalim announces relief packages as Israel's economic uncertainty deepens


Channel 13 ownership shifts as Blavatnik reduces stake, Calemzuk takes control

Blavatnik is not fully divesting from the channel, choosing instead to continue investing several million dollars in the coming months to ensure the financial stability of the network.

 Sir Leonard Blavatnik

Wix provides cautious 2025 guidance after strong 2024

Wix posts record profits in 2024 with first-ever GAAP operating profit but warns of cautious 2025 revenue growth amid currency challenges.

A Wix office; illustrative

Doing Business in Israel in 2025, what you need to know

The October 7 war has affected the Israeli economy due to IDF reserve duty, frontline evacuations, and higher taxes needed, so what do you need to know?

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Wolt faces public boycott over new pricing system

A Wolt delivery person told the TV program Hazinor that delivery people are noticing a significant decline in orders.

 A courier working with Wolt

Why are cigarette prices climbing? Breaking down the latest increase

This increase is similar to the one that occurred in March 2024, when the government raised the purchase tax on cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and roll-your-own tobacco.

 Janine Schulzki, tobacconist and owner of a kiosk, sorts cigarette boxes with an affixed, self-made cigarette labels displaying graphic images in her shop in Berlin February

Stalled-Up Nation? Report shows loss of innovation momentum in Israel

Companies in the center significantly outperform companies in the periphery in almost all innovation criteria, the report found.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Hi-Tech leaders urge government support amid war-driven uncertainty  

The credit rating downgrades could "tarnish Israel’s reputation as a thriving start-up nation—a brand image that could take years to rebuild," Shlomo Landress notes.

 From left to right - Maya Schwartz, Shay Michel, Shlomo Landress.

The A-G is bad for business and Israel's national unity – opinion

CEOs’ praise for Baharav-Miara raises questions about democracy and governance.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara sits next to Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a ceremony for retiring acting chief justice Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, in October.

ZIM reports $1.13 billion net profit in Q3 , driven by record cargo volume

ZIM’s Q3 results show record-high cargo and a $1.13B profit, boosting 2024 projections.

 Zim Integrated Shipping Services

El Al’s record-breaking year continues with near-monopoly amid Israel-Hamas war

El Al’s revenue and profits skyrocket in Q3 as demand surges due to limited flight options during the Israel-Hamas war.

 An El Al Boeing Dreamliner is prepared for its next flight at Ben Gurion Airport last month.

Ben & Jerry's says parent company Unilever muzzled its Gaza position

The ice cream brand filed a lawsuit against their parent company, Unilever, claiming parent company silenced it on Gaza stance

Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Illustrative)