Israel has introduced a sweeping reform to its tax framework for the high-tech and venture capital sectors, aiming to clarify rules around fund management, IP valuation, and incentives for returning talent. We asked IsraelDesks members to offer their superstar analysis of the changes, which are designed to strengthen Israel’s position as a global innovation hub […]

Even amid the uncertainty of 2025 and the strain of a prolonged war, Israel’s founders, entrepreneurs, and companies continue to push forward with remarkable resolve. Market conditions may be anything but ordinary, yet the country’s signature blend of resilience, ingenuity, and bold decision-making remains unmistakable. Funds are still being raised, deals are closing, and new […]

Israel has proposed a 2026 tax-incentive framework aimed at encouraging aliyah and the return of veteran residents by offering temporary tax exemptions to individuals who establish residency during that year. The initiative follows a sharp global increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, and targets high-socioeconomic individuals who may now consider relocating. The government […]

In addition to the boost to the southern city of Ashkelon above, the Israeli government has approved a NIS 1.2 billion urban renewal plan designed to transform Beersheba into a leading economic and technology center for the Negev. The multiyear project includes new residential and commercial construction, major infrastructure upgrades, and targeted investment to draw […]

Canadian investment fund AWZ will invest NIS 5 billion to build a new semiconductor plant in Ashkelon’s Tera Park, with the total project potentially reaching NIS 40 billion. The 70,000-sqm site will include R&D labs, silicon-wafer fabrication, and advanced chip assembly and testing operations, employing roughly 350 people, including 150 in R&D. AWZ aims to […]