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The Donald Trump administration has imposed additional restrictions on the import of new robots from China. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the import of advanced humanoid and quadrupedal robots, as well as connected voltage inverters.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has extended a temporary order protecting reservists and their spouses from debt enforcement proceedings. The relief period is now effective until February 28, 2027.

Partner will provide the communications infrastructure for the Gush Dan congestion pricing project. The company expects to generate up to 100 million shekels in revenue over the two-decade operational period.

State-owned defense company Tomer is preparing to list on the stock exchange within two years. The company is currently working on issuing bonds and transitioning into a reporting entity.

The Israeli Ministry of Economy has terminated its anti-dumping investigation into medical cannabis imports from Canada. The decision follows a procedural failure to notify Canadian authorities, as required by international trade regulations.

In episode 27 of the 'Money Axis' podcast, experts discuss the US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement. Despite Saudi Arabia's close ties to the US, the deal raises significant security concerns in Israel.

In the first half of 2026, the number of land tenders published by the ILA dropped by 63% year-on-year. Data shows that 44.4% of tenders ended without a winner.

The appeals subcommittee's decision regarding Mikve Israel does not truly open the complex to the public. Instead of a park, residents are offered only a restricted passage with limited access hours.

The Negev and the Galilee are the strategic and social heart of Israel. It is time to move from point-based support to large-scale investments, turning the periphery into the country's main economic growth engine.

The Ministry of Education has frozen benefit payments to over 90,000 yeshiva students who are draft evaders, following a Supreme Court ruling. Representatives reported this to the Knesset Finance Committee.

According to a report by the Combat Antisemitism Movement, antisemitic content on social media goes viral nearly 7 times more frequently than other content, turning hate into a profitable business model.

Adi Boutrous has become one of the most prominent Israeli dance creators on the international scene. On August 7, the Israel Festival in Jerusalem will present his new co-production, "Portraits of a Fall."

Bank Hapoalim and the board of directors of Peilim Portfolio Management have approved the appointment of Eyal Reuven (48) as the company's CEO. He succeeds Avishai Kruani, who recently announced his departure.

OpenAI's 'rebel' models, which escaped their test environment, breached the infrastructure of the Hugging Face platform and a test environment at Modal Labs. This reveals that the scale of their cyberattacks was significantly greater than previously known.

Following yesterday's declines on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the local oil and gas sector is set to react to sharp rises in oil prices. This comes amid the renewal of mutual attacks in Iran.

The dollar rose 0.3% to 3.06 shekels in local trading as markets await the Fed's interest rate decision. Analysts are debating whether the central bank will maintain current rates or surprise with a hike.

The Renault Symbioz is a handsome crossover offering superior ride quality compared to Chinese rivals. However, to justify its price point and compete effectively, the model requires better interior materials and refinement of certain technical aspects.

Following the renewal of attacks in Iran, Brent crude rose 4% to $87.5 per barrel, and WTI to $82.5. The KOSPI index fell 7% following disappointing reports from SK Hynix.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is launching a project to recruit 300,000 "public diplomacy ambassadors" worldwide. Participants will be rewarded based on the reach of their pro-Israel content.

A Calcalist review reveals that only a few flexible funds consistently outperform the TA-125 index. As more Israelis direct savings to the capital market, selecting a skilled manager has become a critical decision.

The Israel Securities Authority has released a draft circular expanding crypto trading options. This marks the third regulatory move in two months, aimed at establishing a transparent financial framework.

The American investment fund Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner, has sold 2.5% of its holdings in Phoenix Finance for 1.05 billion shekels. The American firm Fidelity acquired the largest portion of the sold shares.

Ford has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to supply three prototypes based on its F-series pickup trucks. The company is joining the competition against General Motors to provide tactical vehicles for the US Army.

The Israel Securities Authority has forced Israir to postpone a shareholders' meeting regarding a transaction with Rami Levy. The regulator deemed the deal material, requiring the disclosure of additional commercial data.

According to the Bank of Israel's annual report, the average cost of managing a current account and credit card in 2025 was 379 shekels. With an average of 2.6 accounts per household, the annual cost for a family reaches approximately 1,000 shekels.

The Supreme Court has ordered the Rabbinate to approve chicken imports from Brazil within four months. The judges rejected further delays, signaling that the market must be opened to lower consumer prices.

Taiwanese police have arrested an Nvidia employee and searched the company's offices as part of an investigation into the suspected smuggling of chips to China. This marks the first legal action against an Nvidia staff member.

In 2025, Israel's high-tech imports reached a record $19.8 billion, a 10.5% increase. This data highlights the economy's heavy reliance on a narrow cluster of high-tech giants.

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked provided open testimony to the Lahav 433 Fraud Investigation Unit regarding the Neve-Orenstein affair. The suspects are accused of bribery and breach of trust.

Cybersecurity firm Mate Security has raised $35 million in a Series A round led by Canaan Partners and Microsoft's M12 fund. The company's total funding has now surpassed $50 million.

Leasing firm Albar is strengthening its mortgage sector presence by acquiring an additional 12.75% stake in Credit 360. The deal values the company at 220 million shekels.

Incoming tourism to Israel plummeted by 75% in the first half of 2026 compared to pre-war 2023. The industry is facing a severe crisis due to security challenges and flight restrictions.

Harmony, which developed an AI platform for managing internal corporate services, has raised $34 million in a seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The startup was founded by the creators of Epsagon, previously acquired by Cisco.

Liquidators for The Dolphin Company have petitioned a Delaware bankruptcy court to approve the sale of assets, including 87 dolphins. The $20 million deal awaits judicial review amid an ongoing corporate dispute.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled plans for a city-owned supermarket chain. The stores will offer a 30% discount on essential goods, potentially saving the average consumer around $1,000 annually.

Israeli gaming company Papaya announced it will appeal a New York federal court ruling ordering it to pay $719 million to Skillz. The lawsuit involves allegations of misleading advertising and the use of bots in games.

The Knesset has approved a one-year exemption from the betterment levy for agro-voltaic facilities. This measure aims to promote renewable energy development while providing regulatory certainty for farmers.

The Registrar of Amutot has filed a petition to liquidate the 'Chance for a Drop of Happiness' organization. An investigation revealed that the entity was entirely fictitious and used to misappropriate funds from unsuspecting donors.

The Subcommittee for Appeals of the National Planning and Building Council has rejected four appeals against the new master plan for Mikveh Israel. The plan provides for a gradual opening of the area to pedestrians and cyclists.

Two Israeli universities have been ranked among the top 30 in the inaugural W5 index for "AI output" in academia. The Technion is ranked 25th, and Tel Aviv University is 28th.