Idan Ofer Tops Israel's Wealth List as Billionaires See Mixed Weekly Fortunes
Forbes data reveals mixed weekly fortunes for Israel's top billionaires, led by Idan Ofer at $34.3 billion. While Miriam Adelson posted a $69.9 million surge, the Federman family saw a sharp drop of $549.3 million amid market volatility.
Global and domestic capital markets continue to experience significant financial shifts, directly impacting the fortunes of Israel's leading business figures. According to updated Forbes data, the past week featured mixed trends at the top of the wealth ladder.
While some tycoons posted massive gains worth hundreds of millions of dollars, others suffered dramatic drops. According to the weekly ranking, Idan Ofer maintains his position as Israel's wealthiest individual. Ofer recorded a particularly positive week, adding $3.5 million to his fortune, bringing his net worth to $34.3 billion and ranking 64th globally.
Ranking second in Israel is Eyal Ofer, whose week contrasted with his brother's performance. Eyal Ofer recorded a weekly drop of approximately $113 million, leaving his personal fortune estimated at $33.5 billion and placing him 66th worldwide.
Dr. Miriam Adelson secured the third spot, registering the highest weekly jump among local leaders. Adelson boosted her wealth by no less than $69.9 million, bringing her total net worth to $32.2 billion and ranking 70th globally.
Brothers Igor and Dmitry Bukhman, co-founders of gaming giant Playrix, hold fourth place. The two experienced a slight correction with a $3.5 million drop in their combined fortune, which now stands at $13.5 billion, placing them 220th internationally.
Closing Israel's top five is the Federman family, wrapping up a volatile week with a significant decrease of $549.3 million in their wealth. Consequently, the family's total net worth stands at $8.9 billion, positioning them 417th on the global billionaire list.
