Business & Innovation

Israeli real estate purchases can face up to 10% purchase tax, with anti-avoidance rules also taxing shares in entities whose assets are primarily Israeli property.

PCMag names Privacy Bee the first data removal service to earn a perfect 5-star rating, citing its industry-leading broker coverage and ongoing removal efforts.

Leumi was the only Israeli bank to boost half-year profits in 2026, reaching NIS 5.18 billion; FIBI board decides to merge computing unit MATAF amid labor dispute.

By Alex Rivera - how-to and AI-apps writer. Alex breaks down trending apps into steps anyone can follow. This guide reflects tools tested in July 2026.

FLY CARD by EL AL and Isracard lets Matmid members earn points on everyday spending, redeemable for EL AL flights and travel benefits. Over 1 million tickets were bought with points last year.

As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future.

Foreign report: AI giant Anthropic is examining its largest acquisition to date, Decart, which raised funds in May at a valuation of around $4 billion.

The latest fundraising brings Team8’s total assets under management to nearly $2b. across eight funds launched since the firm was founded in 2014.

The intervention helped the currency gain around 5%, lifting it from nearly 164 yen per dollar to about 155.

The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.