Analysis Israeli Government Workers Start Reneging on Their COVID-era Sacrifices
Compared to the private sector, they suffered little. Now IAI workers have arranged not to suffer at all
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Jewish National Fund Leadership Okays Plan to Expand West Bank Settlements
The organization's board of directors still needs to approve the decision, which would allow it to expand its purchase of land in the West Bank for the benefit of Jewish settlements, and will do so after the election
'Election Economics': Netanyahu and Katz Unveil Plan to Send Payments to Israelis, Treasury Kept in Dark
Plan includes direct payments to citizens, despite attorney general's assertion that any such move during an election campaign must have his approval
Analysis Deflated Cabinet During Election Campaign Guarantees Extension of Israel's Lockdown
Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel may extend its lockdown for another two weeks in light of high infection rates
The Cost of a Poll: Election Economics Instead of Rebuilding
This could be a chance to fix the country’s long-term economic ills, but it’s hard to see how a vulnerable transition government preparing for the wheeling and dealing of coalition negotiations can do this well
The Secret to Kibbutz Be’eri’s Successful Socialism: Being Rich
With its printing business facing a dim future, the kibbutz is searching for a business model that it will enable it to stay wealthy and collectivist
The Israeli Labor Party’s Riches May Save Its Political Life
No poll gives the faltering party a chance of even entering entering the Knesset in the next election, but it has a big financial edge over rivals
Abu Dhabi’s Israeli Shopping List: Agrotech, Foodtech, Pharma and Space
In an interview with Haaretz, Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi, head of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, shares his insights on the start of a beautiful business friendship
Israel's Failure to Pass State Budget Is Endangering Nonprofits
In prolonged standoff over passing the 2020 budget, ministries are putting off government allocations
Analysis Gulf Ties Threaten to Undo Norms of Israeli Business
In the rush to make deals, Israel risks lowering the 'Great Wall' that was erected to separate government from business
Cabinet Approves a Partial Privatization of Israel Aerospace Industries
The plan is to a sell minority of shares in a Tel Aviv Stock Exchange IPO next year that values defense contractor at up to $4.2 billion
Made Millions in Africa, Taking Tom Cruise’s Seat: Meet Eytan Stibbe, Billionaire Israeli Space Passenger
Who is the former air force pilot who’ll climb onboard a SpaceX rocket at the end of 2021 and head to the International Space Station?
Bid to Reopen Some Hotels in Israel Pulled After Haredi Lawmakers Seek Changes
Health minister withdraws bill after clause inserted that would allow those who have recovered from the coronavirus to skirt regulations ■ C'tee approves original version
'When I Saw What Was Happening, I Left. The Politicians Aren’t Doing What the Public Wants Them to Do'
In interview, former Accountant General Rony Hizkiyahu explains why he resigned, points to economy’s underlying strengths, warns against politicians' lack of responsibility
Analysis Israel's Future Health, Education Budgets Will Be Decided on in the White House
A Trump reelection would likely mean a continuing arms race that would make increases in non-defense-related funding improbable
Israel Bars Civil Service Employees From Taking Part in Wexner Program in Wake of Yair Netanyahu Attacks
The foundation has recently been attacked by Netanyahu's associates, including his son. Is the Civil Service Commission's blanket ban on participation in overseas study programs merely a coincidence?
Analysis How Israel's String of Peace Deals Triggered a Mideast Arms Race
Peace typically means less defense spending, but the latest deals are defying that logic – Israel is spending more of its GDP on defense than it has in years
Israeli Pipeline Operator Signs Preliminary Deal to Transport UAE Oil to Europe
If deal is finalized, time, fuel and costs will be saved through use of ‘land bridge’ between Eilat and Ashkelon instead of Suez Canal crossing
Jewish National Fund Seeking to Revise Report That Cites Spending, Other Irregularities
Draft version was completed in 2018, but company has sought to keep it under wraps as findings are revised. TheMarker obtained the first draft
Analysis Behind Gulf Normalization With Israel: Lucrative U.S. Arms Deals
Deals with UAE and Bahrain in the Gulf and with Kosovo and Serbia in the Balkans are a part of Trump’s arms marketing drive
Analysis Lockdown for Israel's Poor and Business as Usual for the Rest
For the first time since its inception, Israel’s socioeconomic disparities are being translated into government directives that restrict the activities of ordinary citizens
Behind Budget Chief’s Angry Resignation: A Bitter Coronavirus Spending Fight
The finance minister’s tactic for funding the crisis met with resistance from officials, Shaul Meridor among them
Analysis The Real Deal for Israel and the UAE Is Weapons
The Emirates spend billions of dollars a year on arms procurement. Now Israel stands to get in on the action
Finance Ministry Says U.S. Defense Aid Restrictions Won’t Impact Israel
As part of an update to the aid agreement with the U.S., Israel committed to gradually reduce the use of funds it receives for non-American procurement
Changing U.S. Aid Terms Hit Israeli Defense Industry Harder Than Expected, Report Says
State Comptroller says local procurement could be reduced by $1.6 billion in 2028, and Israel hasn't prepared local arms industry for drop
Israel Prepares for 'Coronavirus Aliyah' as Ministry Says Applications Rise
Immigration and Absorption Ministry wants extra $122 million annually over the next five years
Thousands of Yeshiva Students to Be Let Into Israel, Under Relaxed Quarantine Rules
While other nonresidents have to quarantine alone if they’re let in at all, yeshiva students will be able to isolate in groups of six
Analysis Government Plays Politics as It Equalizes Jobless Aid for Israelis of All Ages
Israelis under the age of 28 will get the same unemployment benefits as everyone else, but, in an apparent sop to Haredim, only if they have children
Analysis Netanyahu Presiding Over Two Competing Plans for the Economy
Prime minister orders one from the treasury while telling MK Nir Barkat to produce his own
Failed U.S. Expansion Behind Resignation of Israel Aerospace Industries' CEO
IAI hired expensive local talent for its North American unit, but two months ago decided to shutter it