The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/business-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png business in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/business-in-israel/ 32 32 Sephora denies opening stores in Israel; will sell products via Israeli retailer https://www.timesofisrael.com/sephora-denies-opening-stores-in-israel-will-sell-products-via-israeli-retailer/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:09:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3878198 Beauty giant confirms partnership with Israel's Glam42, with products available beginning at the end of the month

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]]> Beauty giant Sephora to open stores in Israel this month, with limited product range https://www.timesofisrael.com/beauty-giant-sephora-to-open-stores-in-israel-this-month-with-limited-product-range/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:07:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3876636 Three stores to open on August 20 in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, and Jerusalem, with owner said to view move as a pilot and seek to expand operations over next two years

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]]> Smotrich instructs ministry to build task force to help tech firms with shekel surge https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-instructs-ministry-to-build-task-force-to-help-tech-firms-with-shekel-surge/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:57:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836017 Amid wave of mass layoffs, Finance Ministry officials meet with tech reps, insist that government won't directly intervene to stabilize currency and instead look to limit damage

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]]> Motorola Solutions buys Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/motorola-solutions-buys-israeli-drone-defense-startup-d-fend-for-1-5-billion/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835095 Raanana-based firm uses radio waves to commandeer UAVs instead of jamming or intercepting them; system deployed in over 30 countries; described as largest-ever Israeli defense tech exit

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]]> Hundreds show up to support Rehovot businesses fined for opening on Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-show-up-to-support-rehovot-businesses-fined-for-opening-on-shabbat/ Sun, 17 May 2026 09:02:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824995 Ice cream parlor Otello and cafe Nook are cited after operating on Saturdays for over a year, leading residents to complain about uneven enforcement of Shabbat policy

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]]> Israelis spend Passover under shadow of Iran war, as businesses cling to survival https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-spend-passover-under-shadow-of-iran-war-as-businesses-cling-to-survival/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:24:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793350 Yael Ben Cnaan struggles to keep Tel Aviv flower store afloat during what is meant to be peak period; Finance Ministry says economy losing at least 4.3 billion shekels per week

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]]> Small businesses struggle to stay afloat as damages from two wars deepen https://www.timesofisrael.com/small-businesses-struggle-to-stay-afloat-as-damages-from-two-wars-deepen/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:17:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3590125 Social lender is helping businesses on the brink of financial collapse receive loans and stay above water after 20 months of war, while government compensation is slow and insufficient

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]]> With dozens of malls and offices, profits up 110% for Israel’s biggest property firm https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-dozens-of-malls-and-offices-profits-up-110-for-israels-biggest-property-firm/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:25:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2822973 Shopping complexes, office buildings are near full capacity, as Azrieli Group looks to extend portfolio

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]]> Fearing fresh lockdown, business owners demand lawmakers cancel prior fines https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearing-fresh-lockdown-business-owners-demand-lawmakers-cancel-prior-fines/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2596719 Restaurateurs tell Knesset they cannot pay the financial penalties they owe, as labor shortages continue and new restrictions loom

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]]> Environment minister slams plan to weaken pollution regulations to help business https://www.timesofisrael.com/environment-minister-slams-plan-to-weaken-pollution-regulations-to-help-business/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:35:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2589941 Tamar Zandberg says proposal in Economic Arrangements Bill would leave ministry with 'responsibility but no authority,' posing risk to public health, environment

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]]> Israeli businesses told to think sustainability or sink financially https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-businesses-told-to-think-sustainability-or-sink-financially/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 02:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2556620 First environment conference to be initiated by business community hears that public pressure, international regulations and likelihood of Israel climate law all point green

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]]> Holon shop owner stabs himself in the head after being fined by city https://www.timesofisrael.com/holon-shop-owner-stabs-himself-in-the-head-after-being-fined-by-city/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:25:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2495191 Municipality says man was penalized for placing merchandise on the sidewalk, has previously been punished for same offense and attempted to harm himself

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