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Politics·5m ago

Supreme Court Hears Full-Bench Challenge to Judicial Appointments Reform

Israel’s Supreme Court is hearing full-bench petitions against a Basic Law amendment that changes the Judicial Selection Committee. The attorney general says the law is unconstitutional, while the government says the challenge is premature because it will only take effect in the next Knesset.

Mako
General·8m ago

NASA’s Next Giant Space Telescope Sets Out for Launch

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Kikar HaShabbat
Security·8m ago

IDF Kills Operatives Behind Hamas Money Transfers

The IDF says it killed Hussein Qadira and Muhammad Fara in southern Gaza this week. They were part of a network that transferred more than 500 million shekels to Hamas’s military wing through Turkey and Gaza.

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Security·11m ago

IDF Begins Drill in Jaffa, No Security Threat Expected

The IDF says a military drill has started in the Jaffa area and will run until Tuesday morning. It will bring increased security activity, vehicles, and construction work, and officials say there is no security threat.

Ynet
General·19m ago

Gordon Ramsay’s Daughter Holly Announces First Pregnancy

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Ynet
Economy·21m ago

Allegations Against Economy Ministry CEO Over Vignet Collapse and Asset Transfer

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Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·21m ago

United States Clinch Top Spot as Group Drama Continues

The United States secured first place in Group D after beating Australia, while Turkey’s loss to Paraguay confirmed their elimination. Australia and Paraguay will decide second place, and a draw could still help both teams advance.

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Culture·28m ago

Oren Ben Simon on making his debut film, “Moris”

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Srugim
Health·30m ago

Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Raises Fears in a Crowded Displacement Camp

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Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·40m ago

Police Investigate Suspected Murder of 80-Year-Old Woman in Ashdod

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Kan News·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·44m ago

Funeral details released for Alexander Filin and Liav Kababia

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Srugim
General·48m ago

How an Administrative Petition Can Challenge Planning and Construction Decisions

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Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·59m ago

Vance Heads to Switzerland for Iran Talks on Nuclear File and Lebanon Ceasefire

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Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Politics·1h ago

Dud Bitan seeks to block Likud primaries from being scrapped

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Kikar HaShabbat
General·1h ago

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World·1h ago

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World·1h ago

US Ambassador Huckabee Calls Hezbollah a “Malignant Cancer”

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Ynet
Politics·1h ago

Merav Ben Ari Says She Will Not Apologize After Heated Studio Clash

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Srugim
Health·1h ago

How to Keep Dogs Safe in Extreme Summer Heat

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Ynet
Sports·1h ago

Beitar Jerusalem Welcomes Full Squad as Weissman Decision Looms

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Economy04:00 · 2h ago

Israel Rises to 8th in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investment, Topping $1 Billion

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Israel climbed to 8th place among countries investing in U.S. commercial real estate in 2025, and to 11th globally, according to a JLL report obtained by ynet and Mamon. In Europe, Israel ranked 11th. The figures cover Israeli investors’ commercial real estate deals outside Israel, each worth at least $5 million.

The report says Israeli capital shifted back toward the United States in 2025 after a record year in Europe in 2024. JLL said the change was not only geographic but also reflected a different investor mix, with private capital more prominent in the U.S. and institutional investors weighing more heavily in Europe.

Israeli commercial real estate investment in the U.S. totaled about $1.06 billion in 2025, up from about $529 million in 2024, a jump of roughly 101% and the highest level since 2021. The broader trend shows a rebound from about $442 million in 2023 to more than $1 billion in 2025. Israel ranked behind Canada, Japan, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, Australia and France, and ahead of Singapore, Bahrain, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Spain and Germany.

In Europe, Israeli investment reached about $1.93 billion in 2025, down from a record $2.44 billion in 2024 but still well above the $1.15 billion recorded in 2023. Israeli investors completed 50 deals in Europe, including five worth more than $100 million. The United Kingdom remained the main destination, alongside the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and Poland.

Overall Israeli investment abroad in Europe and the U.S. was nearly unchanged year on year, totaling about $2.99 billion in 2025 versus $2.97 billion in 2024. The leading sectors were industrial and logistics, offices, hotels and hospitality, and retail. Mor Ziv of JLL Israel said Israeli investors are now focused on managing a portfolio mix, assessing each market by asset quality, financing structure, local partner, risk and long-term value creation.

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