Economy
Lebanon, Syria launch talks to reset trade ties, review Assad-era deals
The two countries have been undertaking a reset in ties since the end of nearly half a century of Assad family rule that saw Syrian troops stationed in Lebanon for almost 30 years.
Aiming to be prime minister? Netanyahu's AI advisor eyes future political run, but not with Likud
Behind the movement of hundreds of millions: What it means for digital assets
Oil and the shaping of modern commodity economies in the Middle East
With foreign tourists gone, Eilat's hotels reinvent for Israeli guests
With foreign tourism still lagging, Isrotel is reshaping Eilat through innovation, investment and new experiences
Approval granted for the transfer of NIS 1.1 billion for the rehabilitation of southern communities
A week after the explosion in the Finance Committee, the budget was approved unanimously. Hanoch Milwidsky explained the delay as an attempt to obtain reports and assist businesses in the North.
A turnover of NIS 7 billion has entered Strauss into the list of centralized companies
Henceforth, any Strauss request for a franchise, infrastructure license, or privatization will require an official review of its impact on market centralization.
Can Kurdistan follow Israel's lead to become the Middle East's next Start-Up Nation? - analysis
Kurdistan does not need to copy Israel, but it can learn from its journey from a small and politically uncertain environment to a start-up and tech superpower.
Twenty years after Israel's class action law, is it time to recalibrate the system?
Class actions remain an essential tool for protecting consumers, but the legal framework should better distinguish between cases that serve the public interest and those that impose unnecessary costs
Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows
The findings indicate that one of the central factors in the rise in the cost of living in Israel is widespread criminal activity across the agriculture, construction, and housing industries.
Which passport is the most worthwhile to hold in 2026? New ranking reveals the winners
A new index that also considers quality of life, investment appeal, and economic strength places nine European countries in the top ten, with Singapore as the only non-European exception.
At 250, Israel needs an angry America to rediscover its way - opinion
Israel is losing both large parties, but there is still hope for the underrepresented pragmatic center.
Bennett promises to save NIS 8,000 per family
The chairman of the Together party is launching his economic plan: It includes dismantling monopolies and exclusive importers, opening up the kosher market, and insuring bank deposits.
Former PM Bennett unveils plan to lower Israel’s cost of living if victorious in Knesset election
The Together Party's proposal targets monopolies, import restrictions, and barriers to competition.
