Business

The index that reveals the truth about life in Israel

The Best Countries index reveals a dramatic gap in the national brand: Alongside 11th place in global power, Israel stands 83rd in openness to business and at a low point in quality of life.

Israeli flags are displayed on a building that was damaged during the war against Iran
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

While you weren't looking, Israel's stock market became one of the best in the world - opinion

“A strong payment system is the backbone of a SaaS business, directly impacting revenue retention, customer experience, compliance, and scalability.”

5 reasons why every SaaS business needs a strong payment system

Opening of Ofer Mall in Petah Tikva, November 22, 2020

Fashion chains Onot and Jump file urgent application for stay of proceedings


Israeli firms unveil new collaboration for drone‑detection tool 

A new Israeli partnership unveils a powerful tool designed to detect drones faster and smarter than ever.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah is seen near the Israeli border with Lebanon during a Hezbollah attack in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made

Verstill’s controlled systems let distillers craft custom aged flavors in weeks, not years

Yinon Tamir and Tal Cymbalista in Verstill's facility in northern Israel

Metula reawakens and calls on the Israelis to return

After a difficult period, Metula is celebrating 130 years and trying to rehabilitate itself – with a renewed Rishonim Street, reopened businesses, and clear Galilean air waiting for travelers.

Metula Council Chairman David Azoulai stands next to the Israeli flag in defiance of the US president setting policy on the northern border, according to his claim

Meta's Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expected

Meta is projected to spend as much as $145 billion on AI infrastructure this year, yet the company's bets on AI agents "haven't come to fruition yet"

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Wet wipes company sold for NIS 178 million

Dynamic recently entered insolvency proceedings, but this morning the court approved its sale to the Ronen Elad Holdings Group for NIS 178 million.

Illustration: Woman using a wet wipe

Why AI is raising the bar for business credibility, not lowering it - opinion

Technology can accelerate growth, but it cannot replace the fundamentals

AI raises competition - credibility and trust now define business success.

Microsoft planning 2.5% cut in workforce in latest round of tech company layoffs - report

The layoffs will impact thousands of roles, including sales and consulting, as well as jobs at the Xbox gaming division, the Business Insider report said.

Microsoft Israel.

Anthropic’s Fable 5 to come back online after two-week ban by US government - report

A source from Anthropic told Axios that security concerns about possible jailbreaks in Anthropic’s safety mechanisms were resolved following negotiations with the US government.

Illustration of Anthropic on June 18, 2026.

The Asian restaurant group that is expanding when everyone else is closing

At the height of one of the most complex periods the restaurant world has ever known, Chen and Avichai Menachem never stop investing.

Chen and Avichai Menachem