Fattal Hotels to transition THE JAFFA into kosher luxury hotel starting May 1
This marks a notable shift in the country’s high-end hospitality sector
Business & Innovation
Israel's high-tech faces unexpected crisis as dollar slides 20% against shekel
From the capital of the Negev to the decision-making tables of the world’s leaders
From Caesarea to the Moon: Inside Israel’s bid to revolutionize space launches
Shekel at 30-year strongest against dollar
Is the shekel going to make history and move below the NIS 3/$ threshold?
Bank Hapoalim’s US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion
The 25-story building spans 221,357 square feet and is set to include 18,174 square feet of retail space as part of the redevelopment.
IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal
The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.
Are Polymarket, Kalshi illegal gambling sites or legitimate financial trading platforms? - opinion
Are the activities carried out by Polymarket and Kalshi in fact illegal gambling, or do they constitute legitimate financial trading activity?
Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion
The world no longer behaves as we once knew. Europe is now under quiet but noticeable pressure and the Middle East is stable but can face sudden disruptions
Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon
It took recovery teams less than two hours to secure the floating capsule and retrieve the crew, ending the first human voyage to the vicinity of the moon in over fifty years.
Your Investments: Financial modesty
"When someone saves your life and gives you life, there’s gratitude, humility; there’s a time you’ve been so blessed you realize you’ve been given another chance at life..." - Pat Summerall
Your Taxes: The budget’s tax breaks
Olim already enjoy a 10-year Israeli tax holiday for foreign-source income and capital gains. Starting January 1, 2026, olim may also be exempt from Israeli tax on Israeli-source income.
New Israeli app tracks disaster victims in real time, speeds emergency response
Shmuel Fitoussi’s system connects live data entry to resident profiles, improving coordination and helping save lives in crises.
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war
March's US Consumer Price Index is expected to show a sharp increase due to soaring oil prices from the Iran conflict, dampening hopes for a rate cut this year.
