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Sharon Wrobel

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Shufersal pulls some dairy products from shelves in spat over Tnuva price hikes

Shufersal pulls some dairy products from shelves in spat over Tnuva price hikes

Dairy giant raises prices of butter and soft cheeses ahead of Shavuot, while other major food manufacturers will follow suit after the dairy-heavy...

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Israel has higher cost of living than wealthier European nations, study shows

Israel has higher cost of living than wealthier European nations, study shows

Sharp rises in food and housing prices in the past two decades are the main factors, fueling the ever-rising cost of living in Israel, the Aaron...

30.04.2026 40

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Lufthansa airline group extends cancellation of Israel flights through June

Lufthansa airline group extends cancellation of Israel flights through June

Some flights could start up again at beginning of June depending on security situation, group says, after EU agency warned of risks to planes amid...

30.04.2026 40

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Knesset panel advances measure lowering bar to compensate workers furloughed by Iran war

Knesset panel advances measure lowering bar to compensate workers furloughed by Iran war

Following pressure from business groups, government set to agree to shorten the qualifying period for entitlement to unpaid leave payments to five...

29.04.2026 40

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Elbit opens new drone production plant in Romania to expand presence in Europe

Elbit opens new drone production plant in Romania to expand presence in Europe

Defense giant’s seventh facility in country will produce and maintain advanced unmanned aircraft systems and serve as a hub to expand Europe sales

28.04.2026 50

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Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar

Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar

As exchange rate dives below NIS 3 to the greenback, companies paid in US currency say without government help they will have to cut costs, fire...

26.04.2026 50

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EU agency extends warning on flights to Mideast, including Israel, through May 1

EU agency extends warning on flights to Mideast, including Israel, through May 1

Still too soon to say if extension of Iran truce will lead to ‘sustained reduction of risk to civil aviation,’ safety agency says, amid faltering...

24.04.2026 50

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Israeli airlines accused of reselling stranded customers’ seats for wartime windfall

Some carriers refunded travelers rather than offering to rebook them, seemingly breaking law but freeing up spots commanding sky-high prices

21.04.2026 60

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Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk

Currency’s strength reflects optimism over an Iran deal and Lebanon truce; Bank of Israel not seen intervening in the market, hurting exports

15.04.2026 50

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Comptroller pans government for failing to plan for air travel turbulence during war

Report finds consumers paid high ticket prices when service was disrupted by fighting, calls for conditioning aid to industry on prioritizing national...

15.04.2026 40

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US-based Credo Tech snaps up Israeli maker of silicon chips for up to $1.3 billion

Backed by serial tech entrepreneur Avigdor Willenz, DustPhotonics develops silicon photonics technology enabling data transfer at the speed of light...

14.04.2026 50

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Iran war cost about NIS 35 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says

During the 40-day campaign, Israel incurred an estimated NIS 22 billion in defense costs, according to an initial estimate

12.04.2026 50

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Nine foreign airlines plan to resume Tel Aviv routes this week, amid US-Iran truce

Bluebird, TUS, Etihad, Ethiopian, Smartwings, Hainan, Red Wings, Georgian and FlyOne to restart operations to and from Ben Gurion Airport, airport...

12.04.2026 50

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Wizz Air, Bluebird to resume Tel Aviv flights, while major carriers push off return

Amid Iran ceasefire, Bluebird will be the first European carrier to resume services with flights to Athens on April 12; Wizz Air plans to gradually...

10.04.2026 70

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Ben Gurion airport reopens but airfares again skyrocket as foreign carriers stay away

Summer travel costs for Israelis expected to be even higher than last year, due to limited flight sales largely dominated by local airlines and...

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Ben Gurion Airport to fully reopen as Israel lifts flight restrictions after ceasefire

El Al, Israir, and Arkia prepare for gradual expansion of flight operations as foreign carriers likely to remain grounded until more clarity is given...

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El Al nixes regular flights through mid-April; United cancels Tel Aviv route until Sept 7

Slight increase in number of passengers allowed on departing flights, now up to 100 people

05.04.2026 50

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Israel planning to allow up to 90 passengers on departing flights starting Sunday

Move would moderately expand outbound travel as wartime restrictions keep Israel’s airspace largely closed; framework is dependent on security...

03.04.2026 70

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Nearly half of tech firms struggling with worker shortages due to Iran war – survey

Companies report that more than a quarter of their workforce is absent because of reserve duty, closure of educational frameworks, and security...

31.03.2026 80

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Bank of Israel slashes growth prospects as Iran war takes toll on economy

Central bank leaves borrowing costs high, raises concerns over the intensity and duration of the campaign; Governor Yaron criticizes state for okaying...

30.03.2026 60

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As Knesset moves to pay workers furloughed by war, some who returned under fire are passed over

Plan offers clarity on partial compensation offered, but is criticized for leaving out earners who clocked in when restrictions were eased, while...

30.03.2026 60

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With war keeping customers and workers away, retailers struggle to keep doors open

As missiles rain down and schools remain closed, many small business owners are reducing hours or staying shut altogether, while those that open...

25.03.2026 60

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Fresh flight restrictions thwart Israelis’ Passover plans, send carriers scrambling

Arkia shifts activity to Egypt and Jordan, El Al reviewing operations after authorities tighten passenger limit, halve takeoffs and landings at Ben...

23.03.2026 80

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In blow to Passover travel, Israeli carriers present slashed wartime flight plans

Passenger caps and limited air operations at Ben Gurion Airport amid Iran war leave Israelis with few departure options other than land border...

19.03.2026 70

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Passenger limits reimposed on outbound flights after private jets hit by missile debris

El Al cancels all non-repatriation flights until March 27 as US airlines Delta and United extend suspensions until May, June as Iran war seems set to...

18.03.2026 80

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For Israeli consumers, Iran war will likely fuel price hikes well beyond the pump

Already paying for war directly, Israelis are facing prospect of higher costs for food and other goods due to the energy crunch, which could spike...

17.03.2026 70

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Low-cost Wizz Air nixes Tel Aviv flights till April 7, setting back Israel hub plans

British Airways extends its own cancellation of service through June 1, as Israel’s airspace remains shut for foreign airlines amid the ongoing Iran...

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Tech group led by Wiz CEO acquires Channel 13: ‘Israel deserves an independent news channel’

Group says they’re planning on ‘leading digital innovation and establishing a unifying, Zionist, Israeli consensus’; rival bid from Netanyahu...

13.03.2026 100

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With foreign airlines fleeing war, fares take off as local carriers cash in

Ticket prices for the coming weeks have already gone up by 15% in the past 10 days, as Israeli airlines look to profit off a dominant position during...

13.03.2026 80

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In biggest exit in Israeli history, Google completes $32 billion deal to buy Wiz

With the Wiz purchase, Google wants to bolster its AI cyber offerings to compete in the cloud race against global tech giants; deal to inject an...

11.03.2026 90

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Workers in Israel were reeling from financial toll of Hamas conflict even before Iran war

After more than two years, almost 50% of self-employed workers reported income losses, IDI poll finds, and now face further losses as businesses are...

10.03.2026 70

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Chaos at Ben Gurion Airport after outbound passengers refused boarding due to war

Mix-up said caused by Transportation Ministry changing passenger quota on some aircraft from 100 to 200, then back to 100, day after outbound flights...

10.03.2026 100

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First flights bringing Israelis back home from Dubai land at Ben Gurion Airport

604 Israelis stuck since start of Iran war arrive on flydubai flights in Tel Aviv; over 50% of Israelis stranded abroad on eve of war return home via...

09.03.2026 100

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Israeli airlines launch first outbound flights from Ben Gurion during Iran war

Efforts to repatriate thousands of Israelis stranded in the UAE to resume as more than 15,000 return to country on 90 flights since the partial...

08.03.2026 100

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Israeli airlines to start outbound flights early Sunday, limited to 70 people per plane

Flydubai and Etihad Airways will resume limited operations to bring thousands of Israelis stranded in UAE

06.03.2026 100

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On first day of repatriation flights, 3,500 Israelis fly home amid Iran missile alerts

Plane forced to delay landing due to missile salvo; Israeli airlines set to boost flights to help bring home 120,000 stranded abroad; some outbound...

05.03.2026 100

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Defense giant Elbit becomes Israel’s most valuable company, after 45% surge this year

Fueled by booming arms sales, Elbit’s market value soars to $40 billion in Tel Aviv, overtaking generic drug giant Teva and the country’s largest...

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First repatriation flights land in Israel, outbound travel to start Sunday

El Al passenger jet lands from Athens, followed by charter flight from Rome, bringing home the first of some 100,000 stranded abroad by war; up to two...

05.03.2026 100

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First repatriation flights to Tel Aviv set to arrive as airspace partially reopens

El Al, Israir and Arkia will operate dozens of flights as Israel’s main international airport reopens with limited operations Wednesday night to...

04.03.2026 100

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War set to cost $3 billion a week if current limits on economy persist, ministry warns

Finance Ministry chief urges the easing of Home Front Command workplace restrictions from Thursday to allow for the gradual reopening of economic...

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Israel okays plan to slowly reopen airspace from Wednesday night for repatriation flights

Israel hopes to bring back some 10,000 stranded Israelis per day; for now, no outgoing passengers will be allowed on the flights amid security...

03.03.2026 100

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El Al readies rescue flights as Israel set to gradually reopen airspace next week

Flag carrier plans flights from 22 destinations in the US, Europe and Asia, while Arkia and Israir are starting to fly homeward-bound Israelis to the...

02.03.2026 100

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Retail chains work to refill shelves as shoppers hoard groceries amid war

Carrefour and other supermarkets say they increased their inventories ahead of the attack on Iran: ‘There is enough merchandise, and there is no...

02.03.2026 100

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With Israel’s airspace shut, Arkia flies homeward-bound Israelis to Egyptian border

With uncertainty regarding when flights will resume, land border crossing and maritime travel routes help stranded Israelis and travelers get in and...

02.03.2026 100

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As Israel plans two new airports, experts say proposed site near Gaza won’t fly

With Ben Gurion set to reach capacity within years, international terminals are planned for the north’s Ramat David and the south’s Ziklag. Only...

27.02.2026 100

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Ad hoc tax changes for overseas online orders cause confusion for Israelis about charges

Consumers may face VAT charges on their purchased orders after Knesset revokes tax exemptions; finance minister hours later signs a new order to...

25.02.2026 80

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Bank of Israel holds interest rates amid concerns over Iran escalation

Finance minister, manufacturers slam central bank for hesitating to lower borrowing costs for households and businesses with inflation slowing and the...

23.02.2026 100

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Knesset panel flags national security fears over Zim’s sale to German shipping rival

Lawmakers caution that Zim played a vital role for Israel’s economy and security during the war, including with emergency logistics and national...

22.02.2026 70

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Israel ranks 1st among countries targeted by geopolitical cyberattacks in 2025 — report

Israel faced 1,881 cyberattacks, mostly from pro-Iranian and anti-Israel groups, followed by the US and Ukraine, Radware’s Global Cyber Threat...

19.02.2026 150

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Backed by Trump’s son, Israeli-founded AI drone startup plans to go public on Nasdaq

Eric Trump invests in $1.5 billion merger between XTEND, an Israeli maker of an AI operating system for drones and robots, and US construction firm...

17.02.2026 100

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