Daniel Cohen

Daniel Cohen is an economics reporter for Walla .

Israeli flags are displayed on a building that was damaged during the war against Iran

The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel

"Within about two years, artificial intelligence agents will perform 90% of the work"

From NIS 15,000 to the employment bureau: The in-demand profession at risk of extinction

IDF calls on you, prepare your wallet. Enlisting at Tel Hashomer

The billion–shekel industry celebrating on the backs of pre–army youth


Report: Amazon plans giant fundraise of at least $25 billion

According to the Bloomberg network, the tech giant plans to raise at least $25 billion in a bond offering to fund its massive investments in artificial intelligence.

The tech giant Amazon aims to raise at least $25 billion through the sale of bonds in US dollars

Interest rate drama: The news for mortgage takers – and Smotrich's unusual attack on the governor

The finance minister harshly attacked the "minimal" interest rate reduction, in his words, to 3.5%, and revealed that he pressured for an aggressive cut.

Prof. Amir Yaron, Governor of the Bank of Israel

"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect

Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.

Taylor Swift

Tech workers laid off and collapsing under the mortgage burden

Crash course: The AI and the dollar are emptying the tech sector, and mortgages are threatening those laid off.

The number of unemployed individuals has doubled since 2022, reaching 16,000 last December

From trance parties to the stock exchange: Wall Street investors rush into psychedelic drugs

Clinical trials prove the efficacy of psychedelic treatments. Dr. Itamar Cohen reveals the cold economic interest behind the establishment's legitimization.

Dr. Itamar Cohen

Special promotions for the World Cup

The games are beginning, and electrical and food retail chains are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop with them. These are the deals you cannot afford to miss.

Gali

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

From innovations on the chessboard to augmented reality and classic board games – this is how you can turn time spent in the protected space into a bonding and educational family experience.

Thinking games that will keep children occupied in the safe room

IKEA sale kicks off: Up to 70% off, including deals on food

IKEA’s winter sale runs January 6–February 4 at all Israel branches, with up to 70% off more than 3,000 furniture, home and textile items, plus discounts in restaurants and Swedish food shops.

IKEA sale kicks off

'Smotrich is taking us hostage': Small-business owners protest new VAT, customs exemptions

Protesters also warned of the economic implications of the move for local commerce, employment, and business stability in Israel, saying that the move “will be remembered in infamy."

Small-business owners protest outside the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem against the import reform and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, December 23, 2025.

Here it comes: From Black Friday to Cyber Monday – all the shopping month events

The month of November brings with it discounts, sales, and events from all over the world – that also reach Israel. What should you do before you buy, and which tips will help you stay focused?

Black Friday