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Investments in Israel

Illustrative image of cybersecurity threats and data breaches. (iStock via Getty Images)
July 23, 2026, 9:39 pm
Cisco backs Israeli cyber startup led by Iranian-born security veteran
Zafran Security is the developer of software to detect and mitigate cyber threats by unifying existing security tools, as AI advances reduce the time defenders have to act
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addresses the Knesset on January 28, 2026. (Sam Sokol/Times of Israel)
June 25, 2026, 8:20 pm
Smotrich vows long-sought assistance plan for Israeli tech harmed by strong shekel
Amid wave of layoffs and fears that multinationals and local tech will relocate abroad, government set to propose package to help mitigate financial damage created by shekel spike
By Sharon Wrobel
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (left) signs a bilateral investment agreement in the presence of Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, September 8, 2025. (Courtesy of Israel Finance Ministry)
September 8, 2025, 5:45 pm
Israel and India ink bilateral investment deal in New Delhi to foster trade ties
Countries to advance reciprocal investments in fields of innovation, infrastructure development, financial regulation and digital services trading
By Sharon Wrobel
Saving for the future. (MonthiraYodtiwong, iStock by Getty Images)
March 14, 2025, 8:45 pm
New tool ranks state savings plans for children on environmental, social impact
ENVA platform helps parent select funds for state’s Savings Plan for Every Child by ranking returns alongside investment in fossil fuels, polluting industries, gambling, porn
By Sue Surkes
Blackstone vice chairman of strategy and client relations Tom Nides (right), and Yifat Oron, Blackstone senior managing director at the alternative asset manager's Tel Aviv office on Feb. 3, 2025. (Courtesy)
February 4, 2025, 7:29 pm
Former US ambassador: Trump will want Netanyahu to push next stage of hostage deal
In addition to Gaza plan and cooperation on Iran, the prime minister and the US president will discuss economic issues, including AI chip rules, Tom Nides says
By Sharon Wrobel
Anti-Israel activists join climate groups at a demonstration outside of the SEC Armadillo, the venue of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Barclays, in Glasgow on May 9, 2024. (Andy Buchanan/AFP)
November 5, 2024, 9:25 pm
Some European firms withdraw from Israel-linked finance amid pressure over Gaza war
Data shows direct investment into Israel fell by 29% in 2023 as credit rating agencies flagged war’s unpredictable impact on investment in the country
By Reuters
Illustrative: View of the Phoenix Investment House in Tel Aviv on June 30, 2023. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
September 6, 2023, 11:43 pm
Treasury: Foreign investments in Israel plunged 60% in 1st quarter this year
Finance Ministry says Israel drew $2.6 billion in foreign funds, while noting 80% drop in mergers and acquisitions amid tech layoffs and with judicial overhaul spooking investors
By Sharon Wrobel
File: Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest the appearance of Economy Minister Nir Barkat, at a conference in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on July 10, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 8, 2023, 2:36 pm
Bloomberg: Netanyahu’s talk of shelving parts of overhaul fails to win over investors
Experts say investors keeping an eye on developments do not believe PM’s talk of compromise will placate opposition or protesters, as shekel, foreign bonds fail to grow
By ToI Staff
Israeli reserve soldiers, veterans and activists rally outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, protesting against the government's planned judicial overhaul, on February 10, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 14, 2023, 6:14 am
The judiciary fight is fueled by deep distrust; that makes compromise elusive
Why Justice Minister Yariv Levin is in such a rush, foreign investors are increasingly worried, and President Herzog’s call for dialogue may fail
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Israeli startup Finq develops AI-based online marketplace for financial products. (Courtesy)
February 12, 2023, 8:46 pm
Israeli fintech startup nabs $6 million from Palo Alto’s Nir Zuk
Finq was founded in 2019 and has developed an AI-based digital marketplace for investment, pension, and insurance products
By Sharon Wrobel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on January 29, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 3, 2023, 10:42 pm
Netanyahu said to call global credit rating firms amid concern over judicial shakeup
Premier reportedly appeals directly to international ranking companies, banks to convince them government proposals won’t damage economy, don’t justify downgrade
By ToI Staff
In this August 16, 2019, file photo, the logo for JPMorgan Chase & Co. appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
February 3, 2023, 11:43 am
JPMorgan warns of growing risk to investing in Israel due to judicial shakeup plans
Internal memo from US banking behemoth cites ‘geopolitical hostilities’ and proposed overhaul of judicial system, which it says could adversely impact Israeli credit rating
By Ash Obel
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in the center of Tel Aviv, December 25, 2018. (Adam Shuldman/Flash90)
December 23, 2022, 1:32 pm
Norway’s huge sovereign wealth fund said weighing divesting from Israel
Reports say the major global investor is reviewing its activity in the country due to Israeli banks’ involvement in West Bank settlements
By ToI Staff
An aerial view of the Azrieli compound area. (Oren Kfir via iStock by Getty Images)
September 14, 2022, 9:51 pm
Funding fears lessen as Israeli startups find footing in downturn, survey finds
Study by Startup Snapshot shows founders, employees relatively optimistic despite market turmoil
By Ricky Ben-David
Senior adviser to the US president Jared Kushner attends a press conference in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 4, 2020. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
May 7, 2022, 8:54 pm
Riyadh to invest millions in Israeli tech via Jared Kushner’s new fund — report
Reported plan will serve as the first public instance of Saudi Arabia directly investing in Israel; two companies said to have already been selected
By ToI Staff
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