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Paying for parking has become an integral part of any outing in Tel Aviv, but in the case of Nati Bar Cohen, the amount crossed every line. After entering a parking lot in the city and wanting to leave after only half an hour, he was stunned to see an astronomical amount on the screen. In an interview after the incident, he explained how he managed to overcome the error.

Lital Barkan purchased a package of chicken fillet at a Rami Levy branch for a family meal, only to discover an insect embedded inside the meat. The supermarket chain referred her to the A-T Group slaughterhouse, which denied responsibility. The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the incident.

The city will expand north and south to accommodate thousands of new families. The agreement was signed following the completion of the marketing of nearly 3,000 apartments in two new neighborhoods last August.

Money market funds yielded about 4% in the last year; the expected forward yield is about 3.25%. How to choose between funds, why it is important to check management fees, and what is better - a money market fund or a shekel deposit?

The average salary for an Israeli employee in July was 14,561 shekels - an increase of 499 shekels from July of last year. This is according to preliminary estimates published by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The updated average salary for June was 15,218 shekels. The average salary for an employee in high-tech: 36,584 shekels.

With the submission of the Finance Ministry's arbitration committee recommendations, most headlines focused on the bad news for pensioners. However, an in-depth analysis of the numbers and data reveals a much more complex picture. When will the changes take effect, what is the "tax trap" that will be abolished, and what are the three positive pieces of news that no one is talking about?

Saving 2,000 shekels on rent adds up to 24,000 shekels a year, but an extra 20 minutes each way can turn into about 15 hours a month per person and add about 300 shekels just for gas. Hybrid work can change the calculation, but when there are children, the distance to schools and daycare also enters the equation.

Discount Bank conducted a calculation showing how a small gap in the fund's earnings leads to a huge difference in the money you will receive upon retirement. Data from the Capital Market Authority confirms: the gaps between management bodies are real.

The value of food waste during the Tishrei holidays has reached 2.5 billion shekels, a sharp increase from previous years despite stable waste volumes. Drought and rising prices make every discarded kilogram more costly than ever.

Uri from Netanya bought a fried eggplant salad of the Marrakech brand at a supermarket, felt something crispy in his mouth and immediately realized it was an insect. He contacted the Salatei Shamir company, the supermarket, and the Ministry of Health, but according to him, no one bothered to get back to him. Salatei Shamir stated that such complaints are rare at the factory and that compensation...

The Regional Labor Court in Jerusalem rejected a former Government Companies Authority employee's claim for salary arrears prior to 2010 due to the statute of limitations, but awarded him 25,000 shekels for emotional distress, ruling that the state failed to protect his rights for over a decade.

Points look like money, but their value varies greatly between a flight, a hotel, and an upgrade. The simple calculation: how much money is actually saved versus the number of points surrendered, and what it cost to accumulate them.

A shortage of staff led Brussels Airlines management to mandate employees to fly to Israel, sparking a confrontation. In response, the Belgian labor union announced a targeted strike on the Tel Aviv route, accusing the company of violating agreements and endangering crews contrary to official travel warnings.

It carries groceries, hauls items, and wanders between apartments, but no one really knows how it got there. Behind the jokes online lies a simple truth: supermarket carts have become an unofficial part of residential buildings in Israel, but this "tradition" costs retail chains millions of shekels a year. So how many carts disappear, who pays for it, and what are the chains doing to get them...

Two American aviation giants, Delta and United, are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in the coming days, increasing flight supply on one of the country's most popular routes. Israir is also expected to join El Al and Arkia. Analysis suggests that increased competition will not necessarily lead to an immediate price drop given the current instability.

75% of the deposit usually comes from the employer, profits on preferred deposits enjoy tax exemption, and the money becomes liquid after six years. Anyone who leaves the fund to work for another decade may discover that the amount received from the employer and compound interest have turned it into one of their largest assets.

The average salary for a 100% position reaches about 16.6 thousand shekels, and the median is about 15.1 thousand; for veteran teachers, the salary reaches more than 20 thousand shekels, and in management, it is already approaching 30 thousand. The pay slips of young teachers are indeed lower, but a large part of the gap comes from part-time positions and a salary structure that rewards seniority...

Ariel Palzig owes 24 million shekels to Meitav Mimun. He pledged the complex he owns on Mount Zion, which includes a commercial wing and a residential wing, as collateral. The Supreme Court rules: he must vacate the entire complex for its realization.

534 new deals were closed in the first half of 2026, surpassing the total for 2025. The region is shifting from a model of villas to high-density projects, driven by government policies aimed at transforming the area.

A company car looks like a free benefit, but in practice, it is an amount added to the payslip and taxed as income. Here is how it is calculated, how much it really costs you, and why your tax bracket is the most important variable in the deal.

The car rental company Shlomo Sixt has been ordered to pay millions of shekels to employees after the court ruled it had infringed upon their pension and vacation rights. The court rejected the company's claim that sales commissions do not constitute wages. Shlomo Sixt is considering an appeal.

The price of a liter of 95-octane gasoline at self-service pumps is jumping by 16 agorot and will stand at 8.25 shekels in September — identical to the record set 14 years ago. The reasons: a jump in fuel prices in the international market and an update to the excise tax.

The classification is determined by turnover, and profit remains outside the calculation. With private clients, the exempt status leaves more in the pocket, while with businesses, the licensed status allows for input tax recovery.

There is no single amount that suits everyone, but there are factors that will help you find a balance between liquidity, security, and yield.

The Chief Economist's Division at the Ministry of Finance reports a sharp increase in cancellations since the beginning of the year. Buyers who relied on financing promotions are struggling to complete payment by the delivery date. Ohad Danos notes that many hoped for speculative gains, while experts warn of risks to contractors' cash flow.

David Tisch, heir to a New York wealth dynasty and a sports card collector at heart, refused to follow the rules of the big funds. Now, as the company he invested in was acquired for $60 billion in the largest venture deal in history, his low-profile approach is beating the Silicon Valley giants.

The sale price in the contract is just the beginning, and it is offset by recognized deductions, a single apartment exemption of up to 5,008,000 shekels, and a beneficial linear calculation for older apartments. The traps that increase the bill.

Two credit points for 36 months are worth up to 5,808 shekels annually, but many discharged soldiers fail to utilize them because their initial income is below the tax threshold. Significant overpayments often occur due to lack of tax coordination between multiple jobs, but these funds can be reclaimed for up to six years.

The Bank of Israel lists four types of payment cards, and the difference between them determines whether you are paying with your own money or borrowing at interest. What each one does, and how much it adds up to in shekels.

The banking index rose 2.45% and the defense index plummeted about 4% on the same day — two opposite stories that the broad index hides. How an index is calculated, why entering it ignites huge demand at the closing auction, and what each sectoral index tells those who want to understand the stock market.

The Bank of Israel interest rate stands at 3.5%, deposits and money market funds still provide a decent return, but many mortgages cost 5% or more; on 200,000 shekels, the gap can reach thousands of shekels per year - and there are also considerations of tax, early repayment fees, and liquidity.

The Ministry of Finance has published the security system salary report for 2023-2024. The average salary in secret agencies stands at 32,225 NIS. The average budgetary pension for IDF officers is valued at nine million NIS. The number of civilian IDF employees reached approximately 8,000 in 2024.

The Ministry of Finance plans to allow Israelis to manage an investment portfolio of up to 200,000 shekels per year without paying tax on every transition between assets. The main beneficiaries will be long-term savers, but holders of large provident funds may be harmed by the deposit limit. What should you know before the reform takes effect in 2027?

Users of the Wolt app were unable to place new orders due to a global technical malfunction. After about an hour, the company announced that the issue had been resolved, though some delivery area restrictions remain.

July data reveals significant supply gaps: while small apartment availability has recovered, a 25% shortage in large units persists, driving a 4.8% annual price increase.

A spouse inherits half against children and two-thirds against siblings, a grandchild enters the picture only when their parent has passed away, common-law partners are equal to married ones - and for those with no relatives, the estate eventually goes to the state. The full numerical breakdown, scenario by scenario.

For every shekel deposited into pension savings, the state returns a portion through two completely different mechanisms: a credit (zikuy) under Section 45a, which reduces the tax itself, and a deduction (nikuy) under Section 47, which reduces the taxable income. The guide explains the difference, shows a full calculation of how much a self-employed person saves on an income of 280,000 shekels...

Exemption up to a ceiling, a fixed 10% tax, or a graduated track with expenses and depreciation - the choice seems technical, but it determines how much you will pay this year and how much capital gains tax you will pay upon sale. We break down the numbers, examples, and the depreciation trap.

Israeli drivers are flocking to refueling and benefits apps to combat the high cost of living. But behind the promises of "cashback" lie fine print, strict expiration conditions, and surprising refueling restrictions. We compared the 5 leading apps in Israel.

An entry video, three meter readings, and a signed handover document are what get a 19,500 shekel deposit back. The law gives the landlord only three grounds to touch the security deposit, and 60 days to return the balance.