Assaf Rappaport

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Oct 15, 2026
14:38
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Wiz Founders Near Deal to Acquire McDonald's Israel Franchise

Wiz founders Assaf Rappaport and his partners are in advanced talks to acquire the McDonald's fast-food franchise in Israel, expanding their investments beyond tech into the restaurant sector.

Oct 5, 2026
18:29
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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
TV

Israel Bidur Parent Company Announces Major Investment in Micro-Dramas

Israel Bidur's parent company is investing millions of shekels in micro-drama and short-form video productions for social media throughout 2027, following a recent acquisition by the Merit fund.

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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
TV

Reshet 13 Chief Assaf Rappaport Meets Channel 12 Star Amit Segal in Bid to Recruit Him

Reshet 13 leader Assaf Rappaport recently met with Channel 12 political commentator Amit Segal in an effort to recruit him, though Segal is not expected to move. Meanwhile, the network appointed Itai Dankner as its new CEO.

Sep 28, 2026
09:55
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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
Food

Chef Assaf Granit's Extreme Ice Routine to Kickstart the Morning

Chef Assaf Granit reveals an extreme ice-water morning routine as part of a bio-hacking trend. Here are five golden tips to start your workday with high energy.

Sep 27, 2026
16:15
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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
TV

Reshet 13 to Broadcast Special October 7 Episodes of Hit Israeli Series Fauda

Reshet 13 will broadcast two special final-season episodes of the hit Israeli series Fauda ahead of the October 7 anniversary, depicting the tragedy through powerful drama.

Sep 20, 2026
16:36
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Assaf Rappaport Breaks Silence on Reshet 13 Acquisition and Future Strategy

Assaf Rappaport breaks his silence on acquiring Reshet 13, discussing his vision for independent media, business strategies, management changes, and the network's future competition.

Sep 17, 2026
18:26
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Career

Veteran Reshet 13 Anchor Eli Rachlin Fights Dismissal in Labor Court

Veteran anchor Eli Rachlin is leaving Reshet 13 after over 20 years amid massive layoffs by new owner Assaf Rappaport. Rachlin plans to challenge his dismissal in labor court.

Sep 16, 2026
19:08
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Second Authority Approves Reshet 13 Acquisition by Assaf Rappaport

The Second Authority Council has approved the transfer of Reshet 13 to Merit Foundation, led by Assaf Rappaport, following a $25 million acquisition deal.

Sep 6, 2026
14:31
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Southern Correspondent Yishai Porat Leaves Reshet 13 After 7 Years

Reshet 13 southern correspondent Yishai Porat has announced his departure from the channel. This exit marks the latest in a wave of high-profile resignations under the ownership of Assaf Rappaport and management of Tali Ben-Ovadia.

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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Clalit to Buy 10% of Herzliya Medical Center for NIS 120 Million

Israel's largest HMO Clalit exercises its right of first refusal to acquire a 10% stake in Herzliya Medical Center, blocking Wiz founders from entering and raising its ownership to 50%.

Sep 2, 2026
13:00
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Assaf Rappaport and the wave of departures: Channel 13 presenter leaves after 10 years

After ten years in which he served in a variety of roles behind the scenes and on screen, another journalist decides to leave the channel recently acquired by Assaf Rappaport.

Aug 19, 2026
13:00
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TECH // QUANTUM NETWORK
Startups

Assaf Rappaport: 'My God, this guy can probably do anything'

The prestigious American magazine Fortune publishes a comprehensive profile article on Israeli tech entrepreneur Yevgeny Dibrov, CEO and co-founder of Armis, which was recently acquired by ServiceNow for approximately $7.75 billion. Among the interviewees, Assaf Rappaport shares insights into their personal history, their first investment exchange, and the role of a Bible quiz in their early...

Aug 17, 2026
17:16
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Career

Assaf Rappaport and the wave of departures: senior figures leaving News 13

Following the departure of foreign correspondent Yosef Israel, organizational changes at the media outlet continue. Two more key staff members are leaving the News 13 company.

Aug 14, 2026
12:26
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Markets

Assaf Rappaport on an Israeli buying spree, and Oren Dobronsky pays a high price

Bank of Jerusalem shares rise against the backdrop of a mother and daughter's absence in Vienna, Liora Ofer celebrates a new move that will bring in billions, and SanDisk in a stock buyback. These were the news of the week on ice.

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TECH // QUANTUM NETWORK
Startups

Assaf Rappaport is rebuilding Israel's media map: The details behind the acquisitions

The founder of Wiz, who brought about the $32 billion exit, is shifting his center of gravity from the cyber world to mega-deals in media, social networks, and retail that touch every home in Israel.

Aug 13, 2026
21:35
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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
Celebrities

Does Assaf Rappaport know? The "bribe" received by a Channel 12 journalist

A Channel 12 journalist posted an amusing story on social media, but she did not expect this quick response from Channel 13, which decided to take up the gauntlet and send her a special surprise.

Aug 12, 2026
19:52
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Consumer

Assaf Rappaport in talks to acquire McDonald's franchise in Israel

Wiz founder Assaf Rappaport is reportedly exploring the acquisition of the McDonald's franchise in Israel. Following recent moves into the media sector, the entrepreneur is looking to diversify his portfolio beyond technology.

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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Markets

Assaf Rappaport Eyes Acquisition of McDonald's Israel

Following the $32 billion sale of Wiz to Google and his move to acquire Reshet 13, cyber-giant founder Assaf Rappaport is in talks to purchase the McDonald's Israel franchise, which operates 225 locations.

Aug 11, 2026
20:49
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Markets

Assaf Rappaport loses investors: The drama on the way to acquiring Reshet 13

Despite reports of a number of high-tech entrepreneurs joining the channel acquisition process, the official request submitted to the Second Authority indicates at this stage only 2 financiers: Rappaport and Yinon Costica. At the same time, the regulator is nearing a decision on the deal and is also examining the channel's past obligations.

Jul 31, 2026
10:38
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Markets

Assaf Rappaport and Eyal Waldman bring billions to the state: weekly economic review

A bus company prepares to acquire a competitor, US interest rates remain unchanged, and Teva is on track for the S&P 500 — these are the top news stories of the week on Ice.

Jul 30, 2026
17:29
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Career

Assaf Rappaport shakes up Israel Bidur: After the CEO, the COO also departs

The Israel Bidur group is undergoing rapid leadership changes following its acquisition by Assaf Rappaport and a group of investors. Within 24 hours, two senior executives have left the company: following CEO Idan Elrom, COO Bar Grinstein has also stepped down.

Jul 28, 2026
16:02
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Markets

The Exits of Assaf Rappaport and Eyal Waldman: Their Contribution to the State Treasury

Israel Tax Authority head Shay Aharonovich revealed for the first time that massive deals by two Israeli tech companies generated between 20 and 30 billion shekels for the state budget, bolstering national economic stability.

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