Infrastructure

Against the backdrop of recent nuclear agreements, companies from both countries have signed a strategic partnership to upgrade and secure the kingdom's critical energy and electrical infrastructure.

Experts at the Calcalist and Discount Energy Conference identified the state of the power grid as the primary obstacle to Israel's infrastructure development. They are calling for a national project to modernize the grid.

An unidentified object exploded and another suspicious object was found at a station in Augsburg, two people were slightly injured and windows were broken. Just yesterday: sabotage at a power plant in Brandenburg. Among the suspects: anarchist leftists and Russia's "hybrid war" against countries supporting Kyiv. The Ukrainian president warned airlines: "Russia's skies are extremely dangerous and...

Just a week and a half after the opening of the L3 line, Jerusalem's light rail network continues to expand. This morning, test runs began on the L4 line between the Gonenim and Gilo neighborhoods. The new line is designed to connect southern residential areas to the capital's employment and commercial hubs, moving toward a target of 600,000 daily passengers.

Danya Cebus has secured a NTA tender for the second phase of preparatory works at the Segula depot for the M2 metro line, valued at over 100 million shekels.

A new and tough formula will allow for the imposition of heavy financial sanctions on cellular companies that fail reception tests on roads, with a violating company receiving only four months to rectify the situation.

The company reported strong results for the first half of 2026, with revenue reaching 705.8 million shekels and a positive operating cash flow of 43.7 million shekels.

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.

The Ministry of Finance has published an international tender for the construction of an unprecedented desalination plant in Emek Hefer that will provide about 40% of annual water consumption and will affect relations with the neighboring country.

While the residential real estate sector is suffering from a slowdown, infrastructure companies are seeing growth driven by expectations of massive investments in the Metro project, estimated at 180–200 billion shekels.

Haifa Municipality has unveiled an ambitious vision with an investment of up to 4 billion shekels, aiming to transform the city's entrance into a major tourist and economic hub, despite potential environmental and budgetary hurdles.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen and Mayor Yair Shtebon signed an agreement to connect the city to the central Gush Dan wastewater treatment system. The move is intended to remove an infrastructure barrier ahead of the construction of about 12,000 housing units and an increase in the population to more than 50,000 residents.

To combat the high cost of flights, surprise strikes, and heavy congestion, the Ministry of Finance is promoting a plan to entrust the construction and operation of new aviation facilities in Israel to private franchisees.

Jump in net profit: Electra concludes the quarter with revenues of 4 billion shekels and a 60% jump in profit to 109 million. The growth was supported by a sharp increase in the infrastructure, real estate, and concession sectors in Israel, which offset the erosion in overseas operations. The company will distribute a dividend of 41 million shekels against the backdrop of winning mega-projects and...

Dozens of mayors and council heads from the South and the North have appealed to party leaders with a demand to include in their platforms a commitment to establish an international airport in the South. They are asking to agree first on the regional location, while deferring the decision on the specific site.

While commodity prices are rising and construction companies are struggling, Shapir Engineering presents good data, including a jump in apartment sales. Revenue jumps to 1.68 billion shekels.

NTA has published the pre-qualification process for equipment and operation tenders worth tens of billions of shekels, marking a milestone in the country's most complex infrastructure project. The plan includes the purchase of hundreds of driverless carriages and the integration of advanced signaling systems, with international firms required to partner with local cybersecurity experts.

The light rail line, which opened just last Friday, has encountered its first operational failure, leading to a complete suspension of service. It is currently unknown when regular operations will resume.

A decrease in apartment deliveries in Europe and the weakening of the dollar led to a decline in Shikun & Binui's revenues to 2.3 billion shekels in the second quarter and a plunge in operating profit. Despite this, net profit jumped by 70% to 241 million shekels thanks to a significant tax benefit, and the contracting backlog reached a record 18.5 billion shekels.

Train passengers from Beit She'an, Haifa, and Nahariya will face extensive disruptions from tomorrow morning until Sunday morning, with 12 stations closed. Israel Railways stated that the works are scheduled during a period of lower demand and urged the public to check updated timetables. Additionally, further disruptions are expected in the coming weeks on the line between Modi'in and Ben Gurion...

Works will continue on Saturday night and will lead to the closure of the passage from east to west until Friday. Ayalon lanes will remain open, and pedestrians will be able to pass through the southern part of the bridge using a safe passage.

Electra has won the tender for the construction and operation of the fast lane on Highway 5. The project is estimated at 2 billion shekels and is expected to be operational by 2031.

Electra has won the tender for the Highway 5 project, which includes a 25 km two-way fast lane and a transport hub with 3,200 parking spaces. The project is expected to be operational by 2031.

The transport revolution in the capital is stepping up: starting this coming Friday (21.8), the new L3 line will be officially launched, connecting the HaTurim station on Jaffa Street to the Malha station. The new line will provide residents and visitors with continuous access to employment, education, and leisure centers.

The Haifa District Court has canceled the Kiryat Yam Municipality's demand for 1.245 billion shekels in development levies from Rafael, ruling that the underlying calculations were flawed.

One of the busiest thoroughfares in Jerusalem is set to close for 30 days due to infrastructure works. Drivers are advised to follow the instructions of traffic controllers and use navigation apps.

Starting at midnight, new and extensive traffic arrangements have come into effect in the area of Liberty Bell Park (Gan HaPaamon) and Derech Beit Lehem Street in Jerusalem. This is a significant change in the city's traffic map. Drivers and public transport passengers are asked to stay updated on alternative routes.

Benjamin Netanyahu promised 100 billion shekels for a railway from Eilat to Kiryat Shmona, but the project was never funded. Miri Regev pledged to reduce road accidents, yet 2025 became the deadliest year on record. Despite official assurances, the congestion charge in Gush Dan is nearing implementation.

Afcon Holdings continues to expand its footprint in the energy sector after winning a government tender to build a substation worth approximately 36 million shekels.

Israel is in urgent need of an additional airport as Ben Gurion Airport reaches its capacity. Despite 17 years of planning, the government remains undecided on the location, funding model, and operator for the facility.

Want to get from Herzliya to Yarkon Park without sitting in traffic? Now it's possible: the "Ofnidan" project, which connects the cities of Gush Dan to Tel Aviv with bike paths, is nearing completion. The good news: the infrastructure provides a fast, safe, and shaded solution. The less good news: the paths alone will not move drivers from cars to two-wheelers. The hope: that municipalities will...

The chip giant is in advanced talks for an unprecedented investment in SB Energy to fund a massive server campus in Ohio, providing the computing and energy infrastructure required for OpenAI's artificial intelligence systems.

A new interchange and tunnels under Highway 1 will shorten the way to the airport by 10 kilometers for every passenger. Terminal 3 will be expanded in all directions, with 90 new check-in counters and a new concourse for aircraft added. The number of parking spaces will be doubled to 40,000, and the first five-star hotel will open on the airport grounds.

One of Jerusalem's central traffic routes is scheduled to close starting next week due to infrastructure work. Consequently, changes are expected in public transport routes and traffic lanes. Drivers are requested to use navigation apps.

Haifa Airport is facing significant congestion and parking shortages due to record-breaking passenger numbers this summer. Authorities are working on infrastructure upgrades to address the load.

Shares of AI cloud provider CoreWeave jumped yesterday (Wednesday) by approximately 19%, bringing the company's market value to nearly $59 billion. The surge followed the release of second-quarter reports, which revealed a staggering figure: the company's backlog reached $104 billion, compared to about $30 billion last year. These are signed contracts that the company has yet to deliver...

Retired Admiral Mike Rogers, former NSA director, analyzes recent cyberattacks on US water infrastructure. He warns that AI is drastically changing the landscape by automating complex cyberattacks.

Elmor Hashmal won a huge tender from the Israel Electric Corporation to build storage facilities across the country — another link in the chain of orders that made it one of the hottest stocks on the stock exchange. What is behind the surge, and can this pace continue?

The "Square of Tears," which for decades was the terror of driving students and a prominent symbol of Holon, is being dismantled as part of light rail construction works.

The HaTayasim hub project, with an investment of over 250 million shekels, will be built adjacent to Highway 40. The complex will include 180 electric bus bays, a 1,200-space parking lot, and a direct connection to the Purple Line light rail terminus.

Following the successful launch of the system in the Jerusalem, Modiin, and Ayalon areas, test runs have begun on the Karmiel-Ahihud line. The new ETCS Level 2 technology will increase train frequency, improve safety, and enhance operational precision.

Metro, railway tracks, an international airport, and transport hubs — these are just some of the major transport projects currently in limbo due to the upcoming elections. The future of Israel's infrastructure now rests with the next government as it prepares for a doubling of the population.

It is not every day that a fictional character alters real-world engineering plans, but that is exactly what happened with the 580-million-dollar Greenlink energy project. The cable route had to be adjusted to avoid the improvised memorial to Dobby from Harry Potter.

Starting this Thursday, 12 train stations in northern Israel will be temporarily closed for essential infrastructure upgrades. Find out how train schedules will be affected and how to utilize free shuttle services.

The Begin Highway southbound has opened to traffic following the successful completion of construction works. Authorities aim to accelerate progress to open the northbound section during the holiday period.

Two suspects from Tel Sheva, aged 20 and 30, were arrested after shooting at an electricity pole and threatening Israel Electric Corporation employees who arrived to restore power. The Ayarot station commander stated that damaging public infrastructure is crossing a red line.

The investment fund Manor Evergreen is acquiring 30% of the shares of Argil Group, which operates in the infrastructure and construction sector. Argil's valuation in the deal stands at 300 million shekels.

A shortage of electricity and water, a surge in prices, increased repression, and erosion of security forces. All of these, alongside the organization of the opposition, could turn the internal arena into the factor that will determine the fate of the ayatollahs in Iran.

According to the Ministry of Energy, the project will provide a response to global energy supply disruptions caused by the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Minister Eli Cohen stated: "The corridor will create a new trade route for the benefit of the international economy, bring billions into the state treasury, and create jobs."

Economist Shlomo Maoz questions the necessity of the metro project, suggesting we wait for future technologies. However, experts argue that innovation does not replace infrastructure but relies on it.