Israel will pay at least one billion for the project, which is not vital for its water economy, mainly to ensure a strategic interest of maintaining a stable regime in Jordan
Energy minister is pushing for more natural gas and renewables, but not everyone is convinced, with one government official calling the ambitious plan 'sad joke'
Economy and industry ministries in both countries also agree in principal to establish a joint economic committee to help strengthen economic and commercial ties between them
Iran's blockage of the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait would, as the premier knows, cost Israel dearly, mainly in terms of trade with the East. Meanwhile, tensions around the waterway could spike maritime insurance costs
Sources say bringing Gaza Marine into production would benefit Israel, too
While U.S., China and Europe duke it out, Israeli exporters could pick up customers
Prosecutor orders freeze while devices are tested following years of suspicions and a class action suit
Netanyahu, other members of the government deplore the power wielded by the unions
Decade after program launched, only 10% of designated factories and institutions use gas
The plan would loosen the grip the Israel Electric Corporation has over power generation –a goal that has eluded governments for more than two decades
If Israel and Cyprus don’t reach an understanding within a few months, they will hire an international expert to propose a solution based on the two reservoirs’ estimated reserves
The news sent shares of Avgol up 6.5% to 3.85 shekels on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon hails deal as 'historic', but the Palestinian Authority has failed to honor debt agreements in the past and the test of this one will be its implementation
National Economic Council proposes controversial measure amid concern over an exodus of American and Israeli companies
Experts blame the government and say the country lags behind in both regulations and infrastructure
Elbit, which is expected to have to offload companies to address antitrust concerns, will pay $520 million for state-owned IMI
While easing other rules, legislation would widen definition of a monopoly to include companies that dominate their market even if they have less than a 50% share in that market
Finance minister provides few details of planned investment in Israel, but sources estimate it will be $4 billion
The sale of shares in Israel Aerospace Industries, the Mekorot national water company, Israel Post, Haifa Port and Ashdod Port, could generate billions of shekels in revenue for the government
Despite recent rains, Israel is headed for long-term shortage, Water Authority warns
Reform talks should continue but shouldn’t be tied to progress on reaching a reform plan for the electricity sector, says Netanyahu
Draft proposal says state-owned enterprise should take license in lieu of minimum
The machine-tool maker owned by Warren Buffett has free land from the government but lacks 100 skilled employees
Unfolding deal has Elbit paying about $550 million billion for state-owned arms maker
Legislation could encourage foreign, Israeli firms to move operations to the United States
As local currency touches seven-year high against the dollar, manufacturers pivot to focus on cost-cutting strategies
Regulators cite concerns over competition on Eilat route and risk of El Als abusing monopoly over ground security
State-owned defense firm hopes to increase profit margins while satisfying terms of contracts with India, other countries requiring local manufacturing
Deal calls for dismantling part of state-owned IEC’s monopoly, laying off workers and reducing expenses. Program will cost an estimated 5 billion shekels to implement
The move would cut the outsized profits of the country’s importers and malls, while cutting prices and improving delivery