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01 February 2026

Kinneret credit: Shai Mizrachi, Kinneret Cities Assn. Kinneret remains low even after wet January

The lake is still 23 centimeters below the bottom red line, according to the Kinneret Authority.

01/02/2026 18:09 Water Simon Griver
Ramat Gan Safari Park credit: Shutterstock Politicians not planners driving Safari Park relocation

The festive signing ceremony for the park’s relocation was canceled, due to the Prime Minister's schedule constraints. However, it is believed that the cancellation was due to concerns that the event could become embarrassing.

01/02/2026 17:13 Real estate Arik Mirovsky
Dollars credit: Shutterstock Israeli startups raised $1.1b in January

Overall in 2025, Israeli privately-held tech companies raised $10.7 billion, according to IVC-LeumiTech, up from $9.58 billion in 2024 and $6.9 billion in 2023 but well below $15 billion raised in 2022, and the record $25.6 billion raised in 2021.

01/02/2026 14:58 Start ups Globes correspondent
Israeli apartments Credit: Shutterstock Apartments sold and rented

A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Netanya, Petah Tikva, Rishon Lezion, Modi’in, Bat Hefer, and Ma’alot Tarshisha.

01/02/2026 14:07 Real estate Nir Weiss-Vadraru
Inflation erodes cash  credit: Shutterstock  processing: Tali Bogdanovsky Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate

Leaving large amounts in a bank current account is not a conservative choice - it's a choice to lose money.

Moody's  credit: Shutterstock/Daniel J. Macy Moody’s raises Israel’s credit outlook

The international credit ratings agency has noted the improvement in the geopolitical security situation but has kept Israel’s credit rating itself unchanged.

01/02/2026 12:39 Economy Globes correspondent

29 January 2026

Apple buys Israeli startup Q.ai

The deal is reportedly worth $2 billion. Q.ai is a developer of solutions for improving audio interactions in difficult environments.

European organizations oppose Google-Wiz deal

Several organizations have petitioned the European Commission to open an investigation into the $32 billion acqusition.

29/01/2026 20:29 Mergers & acquisitions
Israel to buy US wheat in exchange for tariff relief

Under the agreement being formulated, Israel will significantly raise tariffs on its current main wheat suppliers, Russia and Ukraine.

29/01/2026 18:26 Economy Oren Dori
Uber in Israel: Cutting fares v protecting taxi drivers

Israel Competition Authority former head Michal Halperin discusses whether Uber should enter Israel with Zohar Golan head of the taxi drivers association.

Wix $2b share buy-back plan boosts ailing stock

At yesterday’s share price of $88, this means an acquisition of up to 40% of the company's share capital.

29/01/2026 14:03 IT Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Gasoline prices in Israel back on the rise

The maximum price of government price controlled 95 octane gasoline at self-service pumps in Israel will rise on Saturday at midnight February 1, 2026.

29/01/2026 11:34 Energy Oren Dori
UVision suicide drones included in US LASSO program

The Israeli drone company is included in the US program to increase lethal anti-armor capabilities.

Wizz Air Israel hub: Opportunity or unfair competition?

Israir CEO Uri Sirkis and Ministry of Transport Senior Deputy Director General Or Libis clashed over the issue at the Globes Infrastructures of the Future Conference organized in cooperation with Bank Hapoalim.

29/01/2026 10:14 Tourism Meytal Vaizberg
Knesset approves first reading of 2026 state budget

If the NIS 662 billion budget does not pass the committee stage and second and third readings by March 31, then the Knesset will be dissolved and new elections held.

29/01/2026 07:14 Economy Asaf Zagrizak

28 January 2026

Cloud costs savings co Adaptive6 raises $44m

The Israeli company claims the system is able to save between 15% and 35% of total cloud costs.

28/01/2026 17:04 Start ups Assaf Gilead
Israeli co Factify raises $73m to make PDFs obsolete

Prof. Matan Gavish has raised a huge seed round to challenge Adobe’s 30 year old PDFs, with a more sophisticated digital format.

28/01/2026 15:48 Start ups Assaf Gilead
Teva sees lower revenue and profit in 2026

After three consecutive years of growth, the Israeli pharmaceutical company predicts a small decline this year.

28/01/2026 15:05 Healthcare Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Accountant General: Metro will cost more than we think

In farewell interview before stepping down at the Globes Infrastructures of the Future Conference, Yali Rothenberg discussed the difficulties of raising funds for the Metro.

"Israel must double infrastructure investment"

Bank Hapoalim deputy CEO Shmulik Arbel told the "Globes" Infrastructure of the Future conference that population growth meant that Israel had a large gap to close.

28/01/2026 12:27 Financial services Stav Livne
Investor signs MoU to buy BioProtect for $200m

The Israeli company has developed an implant to protect healthy tissue from radiation damage.

28/01/2026 06:40 Healthcare Gali Weinreb

27 January 2026

ARM hires 50 AI experts laid off by Sony Israel

ARM’s Israel development hub in Ra’anana has snapped up 50 employees laid off at Sony Israel’s development center in Hod Hasharon.

27/01/2026 20:52 IT Assaf Gilead
Shekel nears 30-year strongest against US dollar

The Israeli currency is moving towards NIS 3.07/$ - a level not seen since the 1990s. "Globes" explains why and asks if the shekel will continue strengthening.

27/01/2026 18:18 Market Hezi Sternlicht
Moon Active to lay off 110 employees

The Israeli games company is implementing a second round of layoffs in which 110 employees worldwide will leave, including 30 in Israel.

27/01/2026 16:57 Employment Assaf Gilead
Homes to replace hippos: Ramat Gan Safari Park to move

A state grant of NIS 500 million will see the Safari Park move to nearby Ariel Sharon Park and replaced by a new residential neighborhood.

27/01/2026 15:37 Real estate Arik Mirovsky
Israeli cybersecurity co Memcyco raises $37m

The company has developed a security platform that identifies and thwarts phishing attacks and account takeovers at an extremely early stage.

27/01/2026 14:55 Start ups Meytal Vaizberg
Israeli chip equipment stocks outperform on Wall Street

Nova has risen 38% since the start of 2026, while Camtek is up 34%.

27/01/2026 13:13 IT Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
KLM resumes Israel flights, with Cyprus stop

The Dutch airline's return flights to Amsterdam will land in Paphos to take on a relief crew.

27/01/2026 12:41 Tourism Stav Livne
Flood of orders at Israeli defense cos

Listed Israeli defense companies have reported orders worth NIS 2.2 billion since the start of the year. The Tel Aviv Defense Index is up nearly 30%.

26 January 2026

M Haderech Mall again up for sale

Australia Israel wants to sell the mall and the Blue Valley commercial center in Afula to fund acquisition of control of Aspen Group.

26/01/2026 16:23 Real estate Eitan Gerstenfeld
Upwind Security raises $250m, becomes unicorn

The Israeli company has developed a comprehensive cloud security platform using a unique approach, powering traditional CNAPP capabilities with runtime context.

26/01/2026 15:34 Start ups Globes correspondent
Mobileye hits all-time low

Disappointment with the company's 2026 guidance led to a 10% fall in the share price over the Thursday and Friday sessions to under $10.

26/01/2026 14:39 Market Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Dalia Energy plans fiber optic cable from Ashdod to Europe

The company will combine a new power plant, a server farm, and high speed communications at its Eshkol site.

26/01/2026 13:03 Energy Assaf Gilead
US tech park in Negev may have nuclear power plant

In discussions on an MOU for a US-administered technology park, the possibility was raised of a nuclear reactor to supply its huge energy demands.

"The shekel could strengthen to NIS 2/$"

As the US builds its forces  for a possible attack on Iran, "Globes" looks at four scenarios for financial markets in Israel.

26/01/2026 11:08 Economy Netanel Ariel
Amid uncertainty Israeli airlines introduce flexible ticket terms

Following an increase in demand from passengers, El Al, Israir and Arkia have introduced temporary flexibility in their policies for customers wishing to cancel and postpone flights.

26/01/2026 06:50 Tourism Stav Livne

25 January 2026

Submarine procurement inquiry finds systemic failings

The Grunis Commission of Inquiry into the procurement from Germany company Thyssenkrupp recommends structural changes in military procurement procedures.

25/01/2026 18:29 Legal Amiram Gill
Ness Ziona penthouse fetches NIS 5.4m

A nearby 146 square meter garden apartment, with a large 300 square meter garden, was recently sold for NIS 5.9 million.

25/01/2026 17:15 Real estate Arik Mirovsky
Fiverr hits historic low amid AI fears

The company share price rebounded slightly after Mad Money’s Jim Cramer recommended holding onto the stock.

25/01/2026 15:32 IT Shiri Habib-Valdhorn
Apartments sold and rented

A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, Beer Yaakov, Mazkeret Batya, Atlit, and Nof Hagalil.

25/01/2026 14:14 Real estate Nir Weiss-Vadraru
Israel’s debt-GDP ratio rose in 2025

The Israeli government’s debt-GDP ratio is below forecasts but still high, Accountant General Yali Rothenberg reports.

25/01/2026 13:01 Economy Oren Dori

22 January 2026

PayPal buying Israeli startup Cymbio

Market sources estimate the acquisition price for the dropship automation company at $150-200 million.

Lemonade jumps after halving premiums for Tesla FSD cars

The digital insurance company's Lemonade Autonomous Car product appears to validate Elon Musk's claims for the safety of autonomous vehicles.

22/01/2026 19:17 Financial services Boaz Bin-Nun
Mobileye beats on 2025 revenue but guidance again disappoints

The Israeli autotech company posted annual revenue up 14.5%, but predicts revenue under $2 billion for 2026.

Savings account rates remain firm despite BoI cut

Despite the Bank of Israel’s two recent rate cuts, interest rates on deposits have actually risen in the past year due to greater competitiveness.

Elbit unit wins Chilean simulation tender

The tender win for driver and gunner simulators for APCs reflects a turning point in relations between several Latin American countries and Israeli companies in general and Elbit Systems in particular.

Tax Authority crypto voluntary disclosure falls flat

Israel Tax Authority director Shay Aharonovich admits disappointment in the response but has not written off the procedure yet.

22/01/2026 09:28 Legal Ela Levi-Weinrib
Cybersecurity co Claroty raises $200m at over $3b valuation

The funds include a secondary round of up to $50 million after the Israeli company, which protects critical infrastructures, has delayed a planned IPO.

22/01/2026 07:56 Start ups Assaf Gilead
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