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Although about 9 months remain until the elections, the struggle for the leadership of the labor organization has already begun. Against the backdrop of assessments regarding the contenders, the police investigation into the incumbent chairman and potential developments in the national political arena are also at play.

The price of Brent crude oil crossed the $94 per barrel mark, and WTI rose to $90. At the same time, stock indices in New York fell by up to 0.9%.

Tens of thousands of job vacancies remain unfilled, factories are left without labor, and bureaucracy is stalling the economy. Despite record demand following the war, foreign worker quotas cover only a fraction of the need, while Israelis remain unwilling to take on production line roles.

Hundreds of coins that have remained untouched since Bitcoin traded for just a few dollars have changed addresses in recent weeks. While some have yielded returns exceeding a million percent, experts caution against assuming a mass sell-off amidst current market volatility.

A desperate attempt to support prices or a smart strategy? Crypto companies are adopting a tactic known from the traditional stock market to fight the prolonged slowdown in the sector - but despite the huge investment, it is not certain that the market really cares.

About 54% of employees began the summer vacation without vacation days and were forced to fund 2.8 vacation days out of pocket in July — this is according to a check by "Oketz Ma'arachot" among about 10,000 pay slips. At the same time, there was a 15% jump in the use of sick days. The reason: unlike a vacation day, for the second and third day of illness, 50% of the salary is paid.

US forces attacked launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at bases in Jordan, and talks are stalled. Fears of a global energy crisis are growing: shipping companies are clearing the strait, a tanker was damaged, and the price of a barrel of oil jumped to over $90.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the collapse of the Japanese currency threatens global markets. In an official letter, he reveals why Washington was forced to intervene in a rare move.

Following Donald Trump's announcement, the figures behind the deal are revealed: 19 dollars from every barrel will flow into the local treasury. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez clarified: "The sovereignty remains with us."

Ahead of the US Open, Forbes released its 2026 earnings ranking: Jannik Sinner leads with $58 million, while Serena Williams' comeback places her in the top three. For the first time in history, women make up the majority of the top ten.

The NBA expansion process is gaining momentum, and according to The Athletic, Las Vegas may receive a team before Seattle. The league is targeting an entry fee of 7–10 billion dollars.

The Ministry of Finance salary report reveals: an IDF officer retires with an average pension of 20,000 shekels per month and an accumulated pension of 9 million shekels, while a Major General receives about 73,000 shekels per month. The average pension in the IDF is far from the target set by law; Shin Bet and Mossad employees lead the table, women remain behind.

The tender committee has published the pre-qualification stage for a facility that will provide about 40% of domestic and industrial water consumption in Israel. The project in Emek Hefer will be built on 200 dunams and may include a natural gas power plant, and may also support water exports to Jordan.

Parents in border-adjacent communities expected a significant benefit in daycare tuition. Instead, they discovered a double charge for an "extra package" and a payment of thousands of shekels in advance until the subsidy arrives.

A startup can start from an idea and grow into an asset worth millions, but what happens if the couple separates along the way? Attorney Merav Aharon explains why entrepreneurs and high-tech employees should think ahead about shares, options, intellectual property, and the side that stays at home.

Marc Stad has purchased the majority of Marc Lore's stake at a valuation of $4.5 billion, becoming the most powerful figure in the club. Alex Rodriguez will remain in a key role.

The KKL-JNF board of directors has approved a 190 million NIS investment package for environmental, infrastructure, and community development projects in the South. Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky emphasized that strengthening the region is a top national priority.

The morgue manager at Harvard Medical School spent years stealing and selling donated body parts on the black market. Following his eight-year prison sentence, the university has agreed to a $53 million settlement to resolve lawsuits from families who accused the institution of negligence.

375 salaries and more than 31 years of work: Lisbon has reached the top, leaving Tel Aviv behind. Where in Europe can you get an apartment in just 8 years of work, and why is a rare window of opportunity opening for buyers in Israel right now?

Following the attack on UAE oil tankers and the deadlock in talks between Washington and Tehran, there has been a sharp drop in cargo ship traffic in the strategic strait. Tracking data indicates a significant decline in the number of ships passing through the critical trade route, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and gas traffic passes.

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Stripe and the investment fund Advent offered $60.50 per share for PayPal in July, based on a valuation of $53 billion, but were rejected. The parties are now discussing a higher price, and a deal could turn Stripe into one of the world's largest payment giants.

An amendment to the Consumer Protection Law mandates that companies record calls, store them, and provide copies to consumers upon request. The law applies to transactions over 750 shekels, communications, gas, and loan services. Failure to provide a recording will result in the consumer's version being legally accepted, with fines reaching up to 53,070 shekels.

A Bloomberg investigation claims that the digital shopping assistant Phia, founded by the daughter of the Microsoft founder, attributed to itself purchases by users who did not use it, in order to collect commissions from retailers like Nike and Gap. The company claims it was a software bug.

On a hot July day in 1965, the deafening sirens of ships anchored in Haifa port signaled a strike. The next day, newspapers reported that work was paralyzed on ten Israeli vessels, including the 'Theodor Herzl', as 3,500 sailors demanded the right to vote in the Knesset elections.

The cost of living in Iran is breaking records following the military conflict, the naval blockade, and inflation that has crossed the 80% threshold. Facing a sharp drop in purchasing power, companies and businesses in the country are forced to turn to creative marketing methods, selling half-portions, and deferred payments via "buy now, pay later" to survive.

A new lawsuit against the US President demands to stop the service selling early access to official White House messages on Truth Social: "A clear violation of the Constitution."

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI chatbot, has signed a $9.1 billion deal with Riot Platforms. The crypto company will provide computing power and electricity for Anthropic's data centers, highlighting the AI developer's push to scale its infrastructure.

Four life insurance giants in Tokyo are stuck with massive losses on government bonds following interest rate hikes. Now, as the yen plunges to record lows and the Americans scramble to calm the currency market, the local complication is becoming a dramatic test for the global economy.

Self-employed individuals pay National Insurance (Bituach Leumi) every month, but when the moment of truth arrives, many find themselves falling through the cracks. Attorney Tali Dayan explains why the burden of proof for the self-employed is higher, which mistakes can be costly, and how to prepare correctly before anything happens.

A court in South Korea upheld an 18-month prison sentence for a former SK Hynix employee convicted of leaking trade secrets in the chip sector to a Chinese company.

The Senate Republican leader has initiated a decisive vote on the "Transparency Act," which proposes the first comprehensive federal rulebook for cryptocurrency regulation. The bill represents a significant policy and economic victory for the US President but is sparking a political storm and fierce opposition from the banking sector.

Following a violent incident at a Hapoel Petah Tikva match where a steward struck a fan with an iron rod, Erez Kalfon, chairman of the Football Leagues Administration, will again appeal to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to include stewarding in the list of 'preferred jobs.' Walla! Sport has learned that Kalfon previously sent similar requests in December 2024, which remained unanswered.

From claims of bullying at the Prime Minister's residence to quiet exclusion in government ministries: the alarming data of the Israeli labor market, and the reason why the problem will not solve itself.

A new study by Payoneer Workforce Management reveals that Tel Aviv is among the most expensive global cities for hiring, while offering employees one of the lowest net salaries.

The labor market has shifted: employees now evaluate workplaces based on daily experiences rather than just salary. Employer branding has become a vital measure of trust and retention.

The Bitcoin community is facing a major security incident: over 1,367 bitcoins worth approximately $88 million were stolen due to a flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets.

Applicants for vocational training living stipends have found the Ministry of Labor's portal closed, as the annual budget was exhausted mid-year. The Ministry has requested additional funding.

Following the management's decision to reassign IT staff to branches and alter remote work policies, the workers' committee has announced an escalation of industrial action. Measures include freezing activity in the Jira task management system and halting all non-essential corporate communication.

The US Department of Defense has signed a massive contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase over 10,000 Patriot interceptors. The deal will increase production rates to 2,000 missiles per year and prioritize supplies for US forces and Gulf states.

Boeing has updated its forecasts, revealing that its loss on the US President's next aircraft project will exceed the $3 billion mark. What went wrong, and why, like Knaf Zion, have heads-of-state aircraft become a political and economic problem?