Amazon Offering Free Delivery Worldwide, Including to Israel
Online giant launches special deal with no notice, but buyer beware that only Amazon Global products apply and you'll owe tax
Hadar Kane
Israel OKs Legal Measure Making It Easier for Consumers to Order Products Online
Law will define 'personal import,' removing uncertainty and customs delays
Amazon Seeks to Improve Deliveries to Israel, but Not Planning to Open Logistics Center
Attempts to improve customer experience come amid development of a Hebrew-language site, as the company signals rising interest in Israeli market
The Ticker: Foresight Rallies on Sale of Prototype Anti-collision Tech to European Auto Maker
Pilot shortage forcing El Al to pull flights ■ Internet Gold raises NIS 100 million in private placement ■ After resisting the idea, Bezeq launches a package of internet, telephony and TV
Game Over: Soccer Fans Who Bought Argentina-Israel Tickets May Not Get Refunded
Chains and large corporations who bought in bulk will probably be refunded, but anyone who bought from scalpers is likely out of luck
Proposed Reform Would Leave Chief Rabbinate in Control of Kosher Law
Treasury-Rabbinate plan would spin off day-to-day supervision to regional monopolies answerable to local chief rabbi
Amazon Hiring Hebrew Translators, Signaling Major Step Toward Israeli Market
E-commerce giant has begun advertising for native Hebrew speakers to translate material from English for its consumer localization unit, meaning it will begin selling in Hebrew
Amazon Offering a Million More Products for Shipment to Israel
Estimates that some 1 million additional items have become available since last October
Israeli Retailers Challenge VAT Exemption for Online Purchases From Abroad
Coalition of business groups claims exemption unfairly discriminates against domestic retailing and manufacturing sectors
Israel Launches Probe Into Apple Over iPhone Slowdowns
If Israel's consumer protection bureau finds that Apple violated Israeli law, the firm could face fines of millions of dollars
Technation: China's Aluminum in Joint Battery Venture With Israel's Phinergy
France’s Orange is a backer of Israeli cybersecurity startup Morphisec ■ CyberX raises $18 million for ‘internet of things’ security
Refrigerator Prices in Israel Remain Unchanged One Month After Customs Reform
Survey by TheMarker at three leading chains shows Israeli finance minister's program has had little effect
Israel's New Sabbath Supermarket Law Has Yet to Be Tested, but Tested It Will Be
Malls, shopping centers and other stores that operate on Shabbat will be forced to either shut down or break the law. It remains to be seen how local authorities will enforce the new law
Packages From Abroad Face Delays as Israel Introduces New Customs System
A new paperless customs-clearing system is to become operational on Sunday, but shippers and delivery firms have warned of delays over the transition period
Pressed by Nationwide General Strike, Israel to Seek Concessions From Teva
A nationwide strike shut down large parts of the economy on Sunday as Netanyahu slates a meeting with the pharmaceutical giant's CEO
Amazon Angst Spurs Israeli Online Retailers to Speed Up Delivery Time
Amid reports the U.S. ecommerce giant may set up an Israel operation, locals are working to mimic its promise to deliver orders within 24 hours
Israelis’ Online Purchases Abroad Broke Record in November
7 million packages arrived to Israel during the month of November, thanks to promotions like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and China’s Singles’ Day
Amazon in Talks to Start Up in Israel, Sources Say
The U.S. company is reportedly seeking a warehouse and logistics center site, as well as a private sector courier to replace Israel Post
Fee Restrictions on Non-bank ATMs in Israel May Cripple Private Owners
Only 20% of cash withdrawn in Israel is taken from private ATMs. Owners say their withdrawal fees are lower than Western countries worldwide
Toys 'R' Us Israel Unaffected by U.S. Firm's Bankruptcy
Israeli franchisee says 53 stores will keep operating