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IDF soldiers in a swearing in ceremony. February 27, 2025.

Israel's military expenditure surged by 65% in 2024, research shows Spending across the Middle East reached an estimated $243 billion in 2024, increasing 15% from 2023, and 19% more than it was in 2015.

Tech & Start Ups

IBM announces $150 billion investment in US to enhance quantum computing push

The investment includes $30 billion earmarked for research and development to bolster manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jeff Bezos's Project Kuiper takes off: Amazon launches first 27 satellites

To catch up with the competition, Bezos plans to rapidly deploy the rest of the Kuiper constellation in the coming months and years.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

OpenAI CEO: Being courteous to ChatGPT is an expensive waste

Sam Altman reveals that using polite language with chatbots like ChatGPT wastes millions of dollars in electricity and computing resources, urging a shift towards more efficient interactions.

By DR. ITAY GAL

Banking & Finance

Why Israel can’t escape impact of tariffs

While stock indices in the US and Europe fell by about 10% in two days, the Tel Aviv 35 Index fell by just under 4% yesterday and by 0.62% on Thursday.

By NETANEL ARIEL/GLOBES/TNS

ISRAEL BONDS New Leadership New York City Co-Chairs Perri Korine and Erez Kahan.

Impact investments: How young investors are answering the call of the Jewish state

Young leaders are redefining investing in Israel—turning financial support into personal commitment, driving impact, and shaping the future of Israel Bonds.

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3

Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan

The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.

Market Data

Opinion

A man rides an electric scooter through the streets of Tel Aviv.

How to find investors during wartime? Six lessons Israelis can learn from the past

What lessons can be learned from previous wars? What fascinating examples can be drawn from the Russia-Ukraine war? And how can we navigate the turbulent waters of 2025?

An illustrative image of an Israeli flag puzzle piece on a $100 bill, about to be filled by a piece labeled "TARIFFS" in what is meant to represent the US trade policy's impact on Israel.

Trump’s 2025 trade wars: How Israel can navigate the economic storm

Israel, though not a direct target of these tariffs, will experience ripple effects. As a trade-reliant economy, we must brace for currency fluctuations, potential inflation, and more.

Wiz and Google company logos seen on the smartphone and laptop screens.

From Waze to Wiz, Google bets big on Israeli tech

The deal is a defining moment for the global cybersecurity industry, a testament to Israel’s enduring tech prowess, and a defiant vote of confidence in a country in crisis.

Real Estate

Neveh Ya’acov: Jerusalem’s northern frontier

Neveh Ya’acov endures as a microcosm of Jerusalem’s broader struggles, balancing tradition and modernity, isolation and integration, conflict and coexistence on the city’s northern frontier. 

By ALEX WINSTON

Demand of NIS 1.5 billion: Mivne Real Estate completes a successful offering

Mivne Real Estate raised NIS 700 million through a bond and commercial paper issuance. CEO Uzi Levy: "Confidence in the capital market, we continue our plan to increase NOI to NIS 1.25 b. by 2028."

By OFER PETERSBURG

Energy & Infrastructure

The road less traveled doesn’t exist: The future of Israel's traffic jams, public transport woes

It’s no secret to Israelis that our country has a transportation problem. But despite public awareness, it’s not getting any better.

From crisis to innovation: Doral calls for renewable energy to become Israel’s strategic priority

As Israel faces grid challenges and rising threats, Doral’s incoming CEO, Yoni Hantis urges a shift to decentralized, dual-use renewable energy.

By LIOR NOVIK , IN COLLABORATION WITH DORAL

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