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Ramat HaSharon: 30 apartments demolished as part of urban renewal
This involves the demolition of two buildings including 30 residential units and 14 commercial units on Ussishkin Street in the city. The old apartments will be replaced by a new project including 82 residential units and 16 shops in a 7-story building above a commercial floor.

Financial Report: 147 Apartments Sold in Q2
Shoval Engineering has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting the sale of 147 apartments compared to 29 in the same quarter of 2025. CEO Ishay Rot stated that housing demand has not disappeared but has been partially postponed.

The Israeli falafel chain in New York collapsed due to debts - and BDS activists tried to take credit
Branches of the "Taïm" chain in New York have closed in recent days after state tax authorities issued a series of orders against its owners due to accumulated debts totaling $1.35 million. On social media, BDS activists were quick to attribute the closure to the boycott campaign, calling it "proof" that the boycott works. In reality, it is a business and legal dispute between the previous and...

Yellow cheese at half price at local grocery stores: a new government initiative
The Ministry of Economy has completed the allocation of quotas for the duty-free import of 880 tons of yellow cheese, to be sold at 540 locations nationwide. For the first time, discounted cheese will reach neighborhood grocery stores and mini-markets at a price of up to 4.5 shekels per 100 grams.

Stock chains have taken over a third of the back-to-school market
September 1st is approaching: while in the past almost only stationery and office supply chains enjoyed the growing market, in recent years stock chains have entered the picture, already holding 35% of the activity. How does all this affect prices?

The CEO who fired 900 people in a Zoom call was fired himself: "Karma is a bitch"
Vishal Garg became famous as a cruel CEO when he fired about 900 employees in a 4-minute Zoom call, but 5 years later the circle closed - he was fired himself from the company he founded and managed, and now the employees are celebrating: "There is no greater satisfaction than seeing a toxic manager swallowed by the corporate monster he fed himself."

Competition between malls intensifies: new attraction at Big Glilot
Big is launching a covered and air-conditioned padel complex with an investment of 3 million shekels, in response to the Gravity complex that Seven Stars opened last month. Ben Zini, his brother Omri, and Gilad Adin will operate the complex, which will also feature a pickleball court and a teqball table.

In a 135 sqm area with 2 balconies: how much was a 5-room apartment in Jaffa sold for?
And also: how much did a 5-room garden apartment in Be'er Sheva cost, what was the price of a 2-room apartment in Florentin, and how much did a 3.5-room apartment in Bat Yam cost? Second-hand transactions.

Between modern chivalry and show-off: The billionaires' new toy
Jeff Bezos poured billions into Liverpool, Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger put an unimaginable sum on the Lakers. True, it is also a cold economic calculation, but the people who are making our world increasingly technological have discovered one of the few assets that even artificial intelligence cannot replace: loyalty to sports teams. Oh, yes, and there is also the matter of show-off.

Large-scale construction in Be'er Ya'akov, Kiryat Yam, and Haifa Bay
The Vatma'l (Committee for Planning and Construction of Priority Housing Complexes) has approved a massive urban renewal plan for the old center of Be'er Ya'akov; in Kiryat Yam, 180 apartments will be replaced by 826 apartments in buildings of up to 40 floors; and in Haifa Bay, planning is advancing for complexes with millions of square meters for employment and commerce and thousands of housing...

The beauty giant visiting Israel and the house that is moving | Most viewed articles
Sephora starts selling in Israel, a historic house requiring half a million to relocate, a VAT payment revolution, market fluctuations for defense companies, and private kindergartens for high-tech employees — the most read articles of the week.

Franchising at Arcaffe, a fintech company and a future film: The new life of Shimon Gershon
16 years after retiring, the former star talks about the transition from the football pitch to the business world. Today he is a franchisee of two successful Arcaffe branches, was a partner in hotel businesses that he sold for a profit of about 11 million shekels, and recently founded the fintech company "Araviyot Yashir" ("Direct Guarantees") with a large investment: "When I left football I...

Tax benefits for border communities are not a favor
A family that chooses to build its home in a community near the border receives more than just an open view and lower rent. It also faces distance from medical services, sparse public transport, fewer education and leisure options, and a security threat that becomes part of the daily routine.

Shufersal Resumes Sales of Tnuva Butter at Higher Prices
Tnuva halted butter supplies to Shufersal after the chain rejected price increases ahead of Shavuot. Products have returned to shelves at higher prices, though the hikes vary and did not always reach the 4.8% increase requested by Tnuva. While some competitors maintained previous pricing, others raised costs by as much as 11%.

Hairdresser cancelled appointment due to a "family emergency" and the client found her at a restaurant
A woman from Georgia booked an appointment with a hairdresser and paid a $50 deposit, but the appointment was cancelled at the last minute citing a family emergency - and the money was not refunded. At the time scheduled for the appointment, she found the hairdresser sitting with friends at a restaurant, documented the confrontation, and ordered food and a shot of tequila on her tab.

Lesser to Cease Egg Supplies to Rami Levy Chain Starting Late August
One of Israel's largest egg marketing firms has notified the Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma chain that it will halt supplies at the end of August due to a commercial dispute. The chain currently sells eggs below the government-regulated price.

Construction crisis: Foreign worker quotas exhausted, industry paralyzed
The Population and Immigration Authority has notified contractors that the government quota for direct hiring of foreign construction workers is fully exhausted. All applications, including those in progress, are frozen, threatening construction timelines.

Market competition: Free flight offer for new Rami Levy and Israir credit card holders
The first 10,000 new applicants for the SuperFly credit card will be eligible for a free Israir flight ticket, provided they spend 10,000 shekels within four months. Existing Rami Levy customers will be automatically migrated to the new card, which offers points for flights and hotel stays. We analyze the terms and how it compares to existing market offerings.

"How is this even legal?": Did not leave a tip at the self-checkout - and the price went up
A Shake Shack customer uploaded a video to the web, which went viral with about 4.2 million views, and said that he decided not to tip for a milkshake order he made at a branch at the Salt Lake City airport, and was stunned to see that the price of the product increased.

When influencers enter the world of real estate: A guide to filtering noise on social networks
The volume of sales by contractors remains low, and alongside creative promotions, a new tool has entered the picture: influencers and customer clubs. This is a natural industry development, but it is important to know how to filter the noise. Weekly column.

Historic 1900 Home Offered for Sale for One Dollar
A historic house in Maine is on the market for one dollar, but the buyer faces the significant challenge of relocating the structure within the next few years.

Final: The dismissal of the MAHAR union chair has been approved
Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David had been in a long-standing conflict with MAHAR union chair Alexandra Krushinski and decided to remove her from her position.

For the first time: Sephora will open stores in Israel on August 20
First publication: The chain will open six stores and five corners in the country in the first phase. Note: The stores that will open are "Sephora Collection only", meaning they will sell Sephora's house brand. The design will be that of Sephora stores worldwide.

Herzliya: Two buildings demolished as part of a Pinui-Binui project
This is a project on Ahad Ha'Am Street in the city. As part of the initiative, two old 4-story buildings were demolished in preparation for the construction of two new 8-story buildings with 42 housing units above an underground parking lot.

VAT Payment Revolution: Tax to be Transferred at Point of Sale
The Tax Authority is promoting a smart system where businesses will transfer VAT to the state at the moment of payment, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and combat fictitious invoices. The move is expected to inject billions into public coffers. Meanwhile, the Treasury warns that VAT may rise to 19% in 2027.

Gett removed 'taxi' from its name long ago — now it's clear why
The taxi giant is storming the group transport market, a veteran diamond dealer explains the industry's collapse, the new job of Dadi Barnea, another unflattering cost-of-living ranking for Israel, and the dubious clause that allowed budget transfers during the Knesset recess — the most read articles of the week.

August's Offers: Sales and Promotions of the Month
Ahead of the return to school and with the autumn holidays on the horizon, chains and brands are launching summer sales and benefits in a variety of fields. We have gathered for you the most prominent offers of the month.

What is happening with wages in the country's center?
From high incomes in central cities to significant gender gaps: a detailed analysis of the Israeli labor market based on age, profession, and geography.

August's Deals: Sales and Promotions
Ahead of the return to school and with the autumn holidays on the horizon, chains and brands are launching summer sales and benefits in a variety of fields. We have gathered for you the most prominent offers of the month.

"We need to talk about how we build, not just how much we build"
Construction times in Israel are breaking negative records. While everyone understands the urgent need, there are not enough incentives or real infrastructure to change the reality on the ground. Industry sources explain that the technology exists, but integration is slow and the pace must be increased. "The construction industry is chronically short of manpower, and the right question is not...

"We need to talk about how we build, not just how much we build"
Construction times in Israel are breaking negative records. While everyone understands the urgent need, there are not enough incentives or real infrastructure to change the reality on the ground. Industry sources explain that the technology exists, but integration is slow and the pace must be increased. "The construction industry is chronically short of manpower, and the right question is not...

KKL-JNF Approves 863 Million Shekel Investment Plan for the North
Nearly 900 million shekels will be invested over three years in programs for infrastructure, housing, and education in Israel's North. This follows nearly a billion shekels already approved earlier this year. KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky stated that the organization provides immediate funding where state processes are often delayed.

Tnuva closes the Olivia spreads factory: what will happen to the brand?
The company has decided to close the production line at the Olivia factory in Rehovot and will import products from abroad under the brand. In recent years, Olivia has faced growing competition, led by the "Al HaLechem" brand.

Insolvency procedure cancelled: what about debts during the cooling-off period?
The period after the procedure is halted may leave debtors with huge debts before the Execution Office and without an alternative path that fits their financial capacity. How to cope.

600 million shekels for Ashkelon: how urban renewal is being promoted
The government budget is intended to bridge the economic gap in 'pinui-binui' (evacuation-construction) complexes that are not profitable under market conditions, and to enable developers to move from planning to execution — subject to approvals and a tender.

At a valuation of 200 million shekels: Fox takes control of Itay Brands
The Fox Group has signed a new agreement with the other shareholders of the popular fashion brand, increasing its holdings to 63%. In the first stage, the group will purchase 7% of the company's shares for 11.5 million shekels, while its two partners will each retain 18.5%. The agreement also includes a mechanism for further increasing the stake in the coming years.

Tourism Crisis Hits Israel: Stock Declines and Plummeting Visitor Numbers
Tourism in Israel has been in a deep crisis since October 7, 2023, with the number of tourists entering the country between January and July 2026 totaling only 430,000, compared to 1.95 million in the same period in 2019, the peak year. The sector, once a sought-after investment, has become a source of losses for investors, contrasting with the overall market trend.

Breaking the concrete floor
For years, it has been customary to speak of a "glass ceiling": the invisible barrier that prevents talented women from advancing to the most senior positions. But before they collide with the ceiling, they must escape from what is known as the "concrete floor."

Over 4,000 Apartments: Urban Renewal Blitz Projects
District Planning and Building Committees have advanced a series of urban renewal projects in Kiryat Gat, Kiryat Motzkin, Haifa, and Ramat Gan, totaling over 4,000 new housing units.

Petah Tikva: 227 new apartments instead of 56 old ones
Three residential buildings containing 56 old apartments were demolished as part of an urban renewal project, and in their place, two 24-story residential towers containing 227 new apartments will be built. An apartment owner in the demolished building: "A sense of relief, pride, and hope."