Eyal Ofer Leads Israel's Billionaires List With $35.3 Billion Fortune
Israel's wealthiest list reveals top billionaires led by Eyal Ofer with $35.3 billion, Miriam Adelson, Idan Ofer, the Bukhman brothers, and the Federman family.
The annual ranking of Israel's wealthiest individuals reveals the powerful economic forces behind the nation's largest business empires, with Eyal Ofer leading the local list. From global shipping and real estate to digital gaming and defense tech, the top five billionaires shape both domestic markets and international industries.
Eyal Ofer Leads the Global and Local Rankings
At the top of the Israeli list and ranking 66th globally, Eyal Ofer boasts a net worth estimated at $35.3 billion. As the son of the late shipping tycoon Sammy Ofer, he heads an international business empire anchored in maritime transport, real estate, and financial investments. He controls Zodiac Maritime, operates Global Holdings for prime real estate, and holds strategic shares in Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank.
Miriam Adelson and Idan Ofer Secure the Top Tier
Miriam Adelson claims second place with an estimated fortune of $31.2 billion. As a primary shareholder in Las Vegas Sands, she oversees a global hospitality giant alongside extensive philanthropic and political endeavors. In 2023, the Adelson family acquired a controlling stake in the NBA franchise Dallas Mavericks.
"The diversification of assets across global shipping, gaming, and defense highlights the resilience of Israel's economic elite against international market fluctuations.
Meanwhile, Idan Ofer holds third place with $30.4 billion. Through Eastern Pacific Shipping and Israel Corporation, he maintains a massive footprint in maritime transport and industrial holdings, alongside ownership stakes in Spanish football club Atletico Madrid.
Tech, Gaming, and Defense Dynasties
Brothers Igor and Dmitry Bukhman rank fourth with a combined net worth of $13.5 billion. Unlike traditional industrialists, they built their fortune through Playrix, a global mobile gaming giant responsible for popular titles like Homescapes and Township.
Rounding out the top five is the Federman family, led by Miki Federman and his son David, with an estimated fortune of $9.6 billion. The family's wealth stems from two core pillars: controlling the defense technology leader Elbit Systems and managing the prestigious Dan Hotels network.
