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Doral is increasing its stake in its US subsidiary, Doral LLC, to 53.2% through a $738 million investment. The deal aims to strengthen the company's primary growth engine and provide sufficient liquidity for project development.

About a year and a half after the abolition of building exemptions, the Ramat Gan municipality has introduced an "Exemption Anchoring Plan." This move is resulting in betterment levies of hundreds of thousands of shekels for owners of old apartments during property sales.

Between 2021 and 2024, car insurance premiums jumped by an average of 42%, but since early 2025, rates have decreased by about 10%. Many companies still offer renewals at last year's prices, which often leads to significant overpayment for consumers.

The shekel shows a slight retreat at the start of inflation week. With CPI data due in the US on Wednesday and in Israel on Friday, markets are bracing for key indicators that will influence future central bank decisions.

Since the beginning of the year, 20 companies have raised 7.7 billion shekels through IPOs. Despite the success of the defense sector, nine out of 19 stocks currently trade below their IPO price amid market caution.

The Israel Airports Authority reports peak congestion at Ben Gurion Airport parking lots. With short-term spaces filling up rapidly, drivers are increasingly redirected to distant lots requiring shuttle transfers.

Israeli startup Descartes is in advanced talks to be acquired by a major international player for $6-7 billion. SpaceX is considered the primary candidate for the acquisition.

Nofar Energy, controlled by Ofer Yanai, is in advanced negotiations to acquire the energy company Highlight. The potential deal is valued at 100-150 million NIS.

After suffering heavy losses from 'dream stocks', Israeli retail investors are shifting their portfolios toward chip giants and AI. This transition reflects a move from chasing hype to targeting long-term macro trends.

The attempt to lower canned tuna prices by removing customs duties led to a meager 1.1% reduction in consumer prices. Savings for households are estimated at 3.35 shekels per person annually.

Israel's largest financial asset firm, Phoenix, is launching its own hedge fund division. The company is recruiting senior industry professionals to compete with established firms like Sphera and Alpha.

The Israeli company Septier supplied the Mexican government with a mobile phone tracking system that proved operationally ineffective. Authorities returned the equipment, citing critical malfunctions.

Yoel Bar-El, co-founder of Trax, reflects on the journey of his unicorn and discusses his new ventures: the sports-tech startup Sweesh, which partners with the NBA, and a mentoring center for entrepreneurs.

"Hill 338" is released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic "Givat Halfon Eina Ona." However, unlike the original, this new film fails to capture the same comedic alchemy, feeling more like a hollow tribute than a genuine successor.

The financial technology and data group Ion, owned by billionaire Andrea Pignataro, has missed rent payments for offices across three continents. Landlords have restricted employee access to premises due to outstanding debts.

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to increase the defense budget for the next 13 years without identifying funding sources. Experts warn that this strategy increases debt and risks, undermining Israel's fiscal credibility.

The Tzomet Sfarim chain is introducing a new filtering process for self-funded books. This policy aims to streamline operations and improve the overall customer shopping experience.

The AIG Israel workers' committee has declared a labor dispute citing disagreements over a collective agreement and concerns that AI implementation will lead to job cuts.

The Capital Markets Authority has introduced new requirements for P2P companies, mandating automated reporting. The regulation aims to protect lenders and increase transparency in the sector.

A large-scale study by Nomura Holdings indicates that AI creates more jobs than it eliminates. Despite concerns, the number of new positions generated in the early stages of the AI revolution exceeds the number of jobs lost.

The Banking Supervision Department at the Bank of Israel has proposed extending the automatic payment routing service for customers switching banks by three years. The measure aims to ensure financial continuity.

Mega Or's signed contracts for its data center assets are generating an annual net operating income (NOI) of 740 million shekels, marking an 89% increase over the company's total 2025 asset NOI.

Rustic Bakery has released its first financial reports since its IPO. The company reported a 31.6% increase in net profit to 23.5 million shekels, with total sales rising 3% to 194.5 million shekels.

Industrial land prices in National Priority Area A have jumped 5.7-fold in nine years. Due to an outdated discount ceiling, the incentives for establishing factories in the periphery have been effectively neutralized.

The crisis regarding leased lands in Jerusalem has led to a 50% decline in apartment values in prestigious neighborhoods. Banks have ceased mortgage lending, and owners face significant legal uncertainty.

Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, and Reality Partners have announced a joint investment in the European fund Alea Living One. The companies will invest 50 million euros in the student housing sector.

The company ORC LAND, controlled by Raz Oded, is acquiring the EVIA RIVIERA RESORT on the island of Evia in Greece. The company intends to invest 15 million shekels in renovating the hotel.

The Israeli government has approved the transfer of approximately one billion shekels to the defense budget. The funding includes 850 million shekels originally allocated as a grant to Intel for its Kiryat Gat plant expansion.

The Knesset will pay at least 676 thousand shekels to six new MKs who will enter the Knesset during a period when it is in election recess. During this time, parliamentary activity is almost non-existent.

A hotel tower planned to be built just 100 meters from the water line in Bat Yam will not be built in its planned format. The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission has determined that building rights will be transferred to another plot further from the coastline.

The Local Government Center has petitioned the High Court to lift a budget freeze, warning that the delay threatens salary payments for 'Summer Vacation School' staff. The court previously blocked several transfers approved by the Finance Committee.

The Federal Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has granted Papaya Gaming's request for temporary relief. The ruling stays collection proceedings against the company's U.S. assets pending a Chapter 15 recognition hearing.

OpenAI is pausing the development of its new AI model, Astra, due to concerns that it possesses "critical cyber capabilities" that could allow it to autonomously exploit zero-day vulnerabilities.

In July, Chinese models accounted for 45% of new car deliveries in Israel. The market is increasingly adopting Chinese characteristics, including consumer psychology, sales methods, and quality issues.

New releases "Boss in Distress" by Gregg Araki and "Finish the Night" by Will Gluck are hitting theaters. Despite their provocative themes, both films ultimately preach more restraint than liberation.

The battle for the biomed company Evogene is intensifying as Leon Recanati increases his stake to 6.5% with a $400,000 investment. Investors Kfir Zilberman and Ron Yair Peled, holding 16.7%, are pushing for a board overhaul.

Energy company Enlight is in advanced negotiations to acquire a European energy developer, primarily focused on the German market, in a deal valued at hundreds of millions of euros.

The Yakobi brothers, controlling shareholders of the Yakobi YSB group, are insisting on an upgrade to their compensation terms, but Adi Zim, a 16.5% shareholder, continues to block the move. Consequently, the executives are currently not receiving a salary.

The closure of Israeli airspace during combat operations exposed the economy's vulnerability in air cargo capacity. Cargo volumes plummeted, and the lack of a government emergency plan leaves the country dependent on private sector initiatives.

Eight months after the delivery of the 'Iron Beam' laser system to the IDF, it remains non-operational. Experts estimate that full operational maturity will not be reached for another three to four years.