US State Dept. approves $4.5 billion tanker deal with Qatar, despite Israeli embargo
Given existing production backlogs and heavy global demand, Qatar is unlikely to receive the aircraft before 2030.
Business & Innovation
Amazon struggles to win Israeli shoppers while Chinese e-commerce giants dominate
LEGO next to Cornflakes: Shufersal enters the toy market - is it really worth the price?
Disappointment for Elbit: Lost a huge $7 Billion tender in the US
Labor dispute at AIG: Employees demand improved conditions, AI regulation
Amid record business results, negotiations for a new collective agreement have stalled. The union and committee warn of labor action and express concern over job losses due to an AI pilot program.
PM Netanyahu launches national AI program, vows Israel will become a 'global superpower'
The program has been under development for several months and was launched in a joint ceremony by Netanyahu and the Head of the National AI Directorate, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Erez Askal.
Class-action lawsuit approved against Golda chain for misleading sugar-free ice cream marketing
Alongside high amounts of lactose, products were found to contain polyol sugar substitutes without proper disclosure; chain claimed: "We removed the products out of caution."
What a decade of online eyewear orders reveals about how America's eyesight is changing
From rising myopia to digital strain, industry data reveals how screen time is reshaping national vision.
Visa lays off dozens of senior executives, including some with salaries near $500k
New documents reveal that among the 320 employees set to be laid off at Visa's California headquarters are six vice presidents, 37 senior directors, and senior technology executives.
The analyst predicting Bitcoin will surge to $1 million
While the AI train burns billions and shows future data center lease commitments exceeding $1 trillion, some experts are convinced the ultimate winner will actually be the digital currency.
Public hospital in the Negev to enter planning and oversight phase
Peres Medical Center in Beersheba will include 2,100 beds, a train station, and direct connection to local tech park.
High-tech workers, doctors leaving: Emigration wave hits Israel’s top income decile
Emigration rate among wealthy population nearly doubled compared to previous years, Tax Authority estimates potential tax loss at roughly NIS 700M.
War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%
Despite war and a weak dollar, El Al doubled profit to $132m with a $1.4b order backlog. Bezeq profit jumped 38% and will distribute NIS 515m.
Bank Hapoalim to open free financial education complex for children at Tel Aviv Port
The temporary “Junior City” complex will let children ages 5-13 earn simulated salaries, shop with a budget, and learn about financial decision-making through games and activities.
