Finance

Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026

Ashdod Port continues to demonstrate growth in the first quarter of 2026, while maintaining full operational continuity during a complex security period.

“Ashdod Port posted higher revenues in Q1 2026 while maintaining operational resilience despite wartime challenges.”
An illustrative image of New Israeli Shekels in a wallet.

Your Investments: The spies and fear of financial success

 New Olim celebrate arrival in Israel

Your Taxes: New Israeli rules could save US olim money and affect businesses

Pedestrians are reflected in the windows of a branch of Bank Leumi, Israel's second-largest lender, in Tel Aviv, Israel

Bank Leumi ranks second in MENA region for innovation, first in Israel for AI implementation


Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case

The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Your Taxes: Trump’s tax amnesty raises questions for Israeli taxpayers

Trump’s tax settlement casts a spotlight on Israel’s tax amnesty program, its limits, and the risks facing taxpayers without full documentation.

 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025.

Your Investments: Aaron’s menorah teaches us patience is key to long-term wealth

Aaron’s menorah offers a timeless lesson in patience, showing how lasting financial success is built through discipline, consistency, and time.

The menorah-inscribed stone door discovered in Tiberias, December 2017

Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education

Antisemitism and international boycotts jeopardize the future of Israel’s sporting sector.

ARI STEINBERG (R), Chairman of Wingate Sport Institute and CEO of Ashmoret, and the athletes who won medals at the 2025 World Games.

Grapevine, May 26, 2026: Crossing redlines

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

“Rabitabank” OJSC secures USD 7 Million funding from Enabling Qapital

The financing agreement will support SME development, expand access to financing, and strengthen sustainable business growth initiatives in Azerbaijan.

“Rabitabank secures $7M from Enabling Qapital to boost SME financing and economic growth in Azerbaijan.”

National plan to rehabilitate the Galilee with a NIS 3 billion investment announced

The objective of the investment is to re-energize the region, demographically and economically, by encouraging young families to move there.

Mount Tavor.

Why the next wave of global fintech innovation may come from the Middle East

"The Middle East is rapidly transforming from a fintech follower into a global innovation leader."

Israel’s Eurovision future at risk over KAN funding bill, EBU warns

EBU Director-General Noel Curran warned that a bill changing KAN’s funding could harm Israel’s global standing and threaten its future participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

 View of the offices of Israel's public broadcaster KAN in Jerusalem. January 31, 2023.

Your Investments: Shavuot lessons, from Torah to retirement planning

Shavuot celebrates receiving the Torah. Beyond cheesecake, the holiday teaches restraint, morality, and living wisely, including lessons on finances and desire.

A holiday of cheese and wine