How Trump's Work Visa Suspension Will Affect Israeli High-tech Companies

Move blocking entry of some foreign workers may affect multinational companies who want to bring Israeli engineers and managers to the U.S.

Back at Work After Coronavirus Lockdown, Many Israelis Face Salary Cuts

Struggling in the post-virus economy, employers are making employees share the burden

Israeli Manufacturers Push to Be Exempt From Country’s Lockdown

Exporters fear they will be replaced by companies in countries with less draconian policies against coronavirus

Households in Developed Countries Are Shrinking, Except in Israel

The global trend in developed countries toward having less children and living in smaller households presents economic concerns, but by bucking the trend Israel creates its own set of issues

Analysis ‘Leader for Life’: Putin Shows Israelis What They Should Fear

Xi, Erdogan and Netanyahu all took example from the Russian autocrat. Their popularity is waning, but it's not enough to guarantee democracy

2010-2019 The Decade That Made Israelis Richer

The shekel was the world’s second-strongest currency against the dollar. But the next decade may be tougher for investors | 2010-2019 roundup: Part 1

Israelis to Form Biggest North American Movie Chain

Cineworld agrees to buy Canadian operator for $1.65 billion in cash, adding to Regal chain it acquired 2 years ago

Opinion Why Aren’t Israelis Protesting, Too?

On Netflix, Israelis Pay More Than Most and Get Less

The streaming services have recently raised prices for Israeli subscribers, but suffered no drop in popularity in the country

Saudi Arabia, Oil Superpower, Now Forced to Play by Others’ Rules

As more countries reduce their dependence on Saudi crude oil, the kingdom is trying to transform its economy – and finds itself at the mercy of buyers

What Was the Finance Minister of One of the World’s Prosperous Countries Looking for in Israel?

Luxembourg’s finance minister, Pierre Gramegna, sought on a recent visit to forge ties between Israel’s high-tech sector and his country’s financial service sector

Analysis Europe, Then China. Now, Israel Is the New Front in Trump’s Trade Wars

In talks starting this week, Washington wants better access for its farm products – a sign of how much the global economy is undergoing risky changes

Adelson Casino Lobby Behind U.S. Decision to Limit Online Gambling

Justice Department's arguments suspiciously close to lobbying group's, WSJ reveals ■ Adelson claims opposition based on ethical considerations, not his corporation’s stand

The Israeli-American Economist Who Helped Trump Cut U.S. Taxes

Hebrew University's Naomi Feldman worked for the Trump administration and tells Haaretz she didn’t see a White House as chaotic as it’s made out to be

Analysis Merkel Bows Out as the Far-right Slices Through the Western Consensus for Unity

When Merkel finally does retire, she could be replaced by a younger version of herself – an inclusive conservative, moderate yet decisive, democratic and humanistic. But by 2021 Germany could be a very different place

Analysis Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony Is a Historic Achievement for the #MeToo Movement

Brett Kavanaugh's accuser received professional treatment from the committee’s investigator, which may reshape forever the way victims of sexual assault are treated – regardless of what happens to his nomination

Analysis As Iran Sanctions Kick in Again, EU Scrambles to Protect Interests

Newly reimposed American sanctions on Tehran could have a major impact on Europe, particularly in light of the looming trade war with the U.S.

Analysis Forget North Korea. The Biggest Threat to America Is Its Education System

American higher education has been in a growing crisis, and Betsy DeVos, Trump's secretary of education, seems to be making it worse

Analysis Is Trump Using Netanyahu and Israel as Soldiers in His Trade War With China?

One of the president’s goals is to ensure that the Chinese don’t overtake the U.S. lead in technology — and he may insist that Startup Nation do its part

It’s Not the Economy, Stupid: Tough Times for Angela Merkel

After safely steering her country through the global economic crisis and capturing the hearts of East Germans, the refugee crisis may be her undoing

Analysis With Fertility Rising, Israel Is Spared a Demographic Time Bomb

Our fertility rate is much higher than elsewhere in the developed world, and it’s rising

Analysis Erdogan Is Threatening Israel With Sanctions – While Turkish Economy Tanks

The Turkish lira is in free-fall and inflation is surging. Halting trade with Israel could expand Turkey’s trade deficit by nearly $2 billion, but it may still be politically worthwhile for the president

The Trump Sanctions: What Will the Global Impact Be?

No matter what, Iran will be hit hard

Airbnb in Talks to Deduct Tax at Source on Israeli Apartments in Bid to Stop Tax Evasion

Similar deal already in place in the United States, where the website deducts 28% from U.S. rental fees and pays it to the IRS unless renter opts out

OECD Bullish on Israeli Economy Despite Slowing Growth

Business in brief: Teva migraine drug clears another late-stage trial | Tel Aviv shares advance as global markets steady

Analysis Immature, Impractical and Slightly Threatening: Merkel’s New Message

Even if she can’t stand Trump, German leader should have made things work

'My Daughter Would Come Home From School Asking Me, Dad, Why Do You Hate Jews?'

Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton was branded an anti-Semite and anti-Israeli three years ago. Here's what he had to say after publishing an issue singing the praises of Israel's health system

Trump’s Goal: U.S. Anarchy

What looks like chaos is actually part of a careful plan to destroy the existing order.

Opinion Relax, Trump Can’t Destroy America

There are so many great things about the United States that one man cannot wipe out – right?