The partnership involves Clal acquiring a minority stake in Nisko, supporting the company’s growth across key segments of the country’s electrical infrastructure sector. The investment values Nisko at NIS1.6 billion, according to Calcalist.

Nisko is a diversified Israeli industrial firm specializing in manufacturing electrical components, lighting, EV charging stations, and ventilation systems.

Erdinast, Ben‑Nathan, Toledano guided the transaction, integrating expertise from both its M&A and Antitrust & Competition teams. The legal work was led by Doni Toledano, Shay Dayan and Michal Rothschild (all partners), along with associate Alon Ovadia and senior associate Shelly Wechselmann.

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Read more in Maariv (Hebrew).

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A new report by Remagine Ventures, Israeli GenAI Landscape 4.0, maps the rapid development of Israel’s generative AI industry in 2025.

Learn more in Calcalist.

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Home to more than 500 active cybersecurity firms, Israel leads innovation in areas such as AI system protection, cloud security, enterprise browsers, and risk management. While 60% of these companies remain in early stages, 16% have advanced to the growth phase—more than twice the average in other tech fields. Additionally, 31% now employ over 50 people, signaling strong scalability.

Startup Nation Central CEO Avi Hasson credited rising global threats—especially in AI and cloud environments—with reinforcing Israel’s global leadership in cybersecurity.

Read more in Ynet.

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With this clearance, Tshuva gains effective control of Isracard, pending fulfillment of conditions tied to the Bank of Israel’s permit. The transaction signals Delek Group’s strategic entry into financial services, expanding its footprint beyond energy and infrastructure.

Read more in Globes.

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The project will include a 3,600 sqm flagship Yohananoff branch, along with retail outlets, restaurants, a cinema, and entertainment venues. Future phases may add an office and residential tower under expanded building rights.

This move reinforces Yohananoff’s strategic push into integrated retail real estate, combining core supermarket operations with broader consumer offerings in high-footfall urban areas.

Erdinast, Ben Nathan, Toledano & Co. advised Yohananoff on the transaction, led by Adva Ben-Or and Sharon Deri Karpel of the Real Estate Department.

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The offering drew interest from major Israeli institutional investors, including Clal Insurance, Mor Investment House, and Yellin Lapidot, signaling strong market confidence in ISSTA’s strategic direction and diversified portfolio.

S. Horowitz & Co. advised ISSTA throughout the process, with Capital Markets partners Amir Assali and Eden Halpert leading the transaction.

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The Supreme Court rendered its judgment after the appellant withdrew his objections to the settlement’s approval in the District Court, following the court’s recommendation after hearing all parties. Upon the judgment’s finalization, Bank Hapoalim will recognize a profit of NIS 380 million in its third-quarter financial reports.

The case marks a significant precedent in shareholder litigation and financial accountability in Israel’s banking sector.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy represented the bank before the Supreme Court in the hearing approving the bank’s settlement in the U.S. tax case. The matter was led by Litigation head Barak Tal, alongside partner Roy Sasson and associate Ofek Sinai.

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These long-term concession projects, awarded by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, support the national plan to relocate key military operations to the Negev.

The sale was executed through the transfer of 50% of limited partnership rights in a specially formed vehicle that consolidated Shikun & Binui’s interests in the operating concessionaires. The transaction involved a sophisticated restructuring process, including regulatory clearances, senior lender approvals, and the implementation of a novel partnership structure.

These projects serve as a cornerstone of Israel’s national initiative to relocate critical IDF bases from central Israel to the Negev region.

Herzog advised on the transaction, led by partners Adam Eytan and Shira Margalit, with support from Gilad Eshed from the firm’s Finance practice. Fischer (FBC)  and Meitar also advised on the deal.

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