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Ofer Yanai

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ofer Yanai, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Sports5 hours ago·2 outlets

Max Heidegger Will Not Play for Another Israeli Team, Herzliya Chairman Says

Bnei Herzliya chairman Eldad Aknis stated that Max Heidegger will not play for another Israeli team due to a contract clause allowing his release only to foreign clubs. Despite He…

Economy4 days ago·2 outlets

Nofar Energy Reports Quarterly Profit, Raises Revenue Forecasts Through 2029

Nofar Energy reported a 16 million shekel profit in Q2 2026, driven by project connections in Israel, the US, and Europe. The company raised its revenue and EBITDA forecasts throu…

Nofar Energy Reports Quarterly Profit, Raises Revenue Forecasts Through 2029
Sports4 days ago

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Hits Record Low Season Ticket Sales Despite Returning to Drive-In Arena

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball has recorded its lowest season ticket sales since moving arenas, with only 1,400 sold for 2026/27 despite returning to the Drive-In Hall and fielding a…

Economy5 days ago·2 outlets

Dorad Board Approves NIS 250 Million Dividend Amid Luzon’s Partial Stake Sale

Dorad’s board approved a NIS 250 million dividend as Luzon Group agreed to sell 20% of its Dorad shares to Meor investment house. The deal, valued at NIS 4.4 billion, awaits final…

Dorad Board Approves NIS 250 Million Dividend Amid Luzon’s Partial Stake Sale
SportsAug 17, 2026

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Captain Offered Chairmanship of Hapoel Tel Aviv

Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, has offered former Maccabi Tel Aviv captain Gur Shalev the club chairman role to continue his late brother's legacy. The club awaits Shalev's…

EconomyAug 17, 2026

Nofar Energy Expands in Europe with Up to €672 Million Wind Power Project Acquisition

Israeli renewable energy firm Nofar Energy is acquiring up to €672 million worth of wind and solar projects across Europe, significantly expanding its portfolio and entering the w…

SportsAug 16, 2026

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Collaborate to Bring EuroLeague Games Back to Israel

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are jointly working to convince the EuroLeague to allow basketball games back in Israel, leveraging regional calm and upcoming meetings, thoug…

SportsAug 16, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Jerusalem Demands Compensation from Hapoel Tel Aviv for Kadyn Carrington Transfer

Hapoel Jerusalem demands development fees from Hapoel Tel Aviv for Kadyn Carrington, citing league rules after his transfer following four seasons in Jerusalem.

SportsAug 14, 2026

Hapoel Tel Aviv Aims Higher in EuroLeague With New Signings and Strategy

Hapoel Tel Aviv strengthens its roster for a second EuroLeague season, aiming to advance beyond last year's sixth-place finish. Despite adding key players, the team must develop g…

EconomyAug 14, 2026

Nofar Energy Acquires Highlight Solar Company for 200 Million Shekels

Nofar Energy has agreed to buy 92.5% of Highlight, a solar and energy storage company, from Gabi Buskila for 200 million shekels. Highlight owns rights to 30 renewable projects to…

SportsAug 12, 2026·3 outlets

Former NBA Star Dennis Rodman Offered $100,000 for Training Session with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Ofer Yanai, owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv, offered NBA legend Dennis Rodman $100,000 and VIP treatment for a rebounding workshop with the team. Despite Rodman's financial struggles, th…

SportsAug 12, 2026·2 outlets

Dennis Rodman Rebuilds Life After Losing Millions to Fraud and Legal Battles

Dennis Rodman, once a multimillionaire NBA star, lost much of his fortune due to fraud and legal issues but has recently regained stability through new ventures in media, fashion…

SportsAug 11, 2026·2 outlets

Top Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Drama of Israeli Basketball Transfers This Summer

Agent Mishko Raznatovic revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the summer 2026 transfer saga involving Israeli basketball stars Yam Madar and Tamir Blatt. Madar left Hapoel Tel…

SportsAug 11, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Faces Fan Backlash with Under 1,000 Season Tickets Sold Amid Owner Dispute

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball is facing a fan boycott with fewer than 1,000 season tickets renewed amid disputes with owner Ofer Yanai and controversial venue changes. This contrasts…

SportsAug 10, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner Denounces Agent's Claims Over Yam Madar Contract Dispute

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai refutes claims by Yam Madar's agent that Maccabi Tel Aviv acted improperly, revealing Madar rejected a higher offer from Hapoel before signing wit…

SportsAug 10, 2026·3 outlets

Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv Join Forces to Bring EuroLeague Games Back to Israel

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv have jointly approached EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu to request the return of EuroLeague home games to Israel. They provided security guarant…

EconomyAug 10, 2026

Mega Or Reports 25% NOI and FFO Growth as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Week

Mega Or posted a 25% rise in NOI and FFO in Q2 due to new property occupancy, including data centers and retail locations. Nofar Energy is negotiating to acquire Highlight energy…

EconomyAug 10, 2026

Nofar Energy Advances Talks to Acquire Israeli Energy Firm Highlight for Up to 150 Million Shekels

Nofar Energy is negotiating to acquire Israeli solar energy company Highlight for 100-150 million shekels, leveraging an exclusivity agreement. Highlight holds a large project pip…

SportsAug 9, 2026·2 outlets

Panathinaikos Owner Praises Hapoel Tel Aviv Owner and Coach Pini Gershon

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos praised Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai and coach Pini Gershon in a recent interview, highlighting their roles and management styles i…

SportsAug 8, 2026

Billionaire Edmond Safra Transforms Hapoel Tel Aviv with Massive Investment

Jewish-American billionaire Edmond Safra has invested heavily in Hapoel Tel Aviv since acquiring the club two years ago, boosting its budget and infrastructure. His strategic, low…

SportsAug 6, 2026

Tamir Blatt Signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Potential Loan to French EuroLeague Team

Israeli basketball player Tamir Blatt signed a $1.5 million per season contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv but faces limited EuroLeague playing time. Due to Hapoel’s crowded point guard…

EconomyAug 6, 2026

Nofar Energy Bondholders Back Company Amid Regulatory Dispute, Two Series to Be Redeemed Early for 400 Million Shekels

Nofar Energy faced a regulatory dispute over bond covenants, leading major bondholders to back the company’s position. Two opposing bond series will be redeemed early for 400 mill…

EconomyAug 5, 2026

Nofar Energy to Build 50MW Standalone Power Storage Facilities for Super Power Electricity in $170M Deal

Nofar Energy will build standalone power storage facilities for Super Power Electricity in a 600 million shekel deal, expanding its electricity storage capacity in Israel. The 50M…

SportsAug 4, 2026

Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Star Tomas Satoransky Cites Bulgaria Base and Rest as Key to Signing

Tomas Satoransky, former Barcelona and NBA player, joined Hapoel Tel Aviv partly due to the club's base in Sofia, Bulgaria, allowing him to rest from Israeli league games amid sec…

EconomyAug 4, 2026

Renewable Energy Firm Nofar Faces Regulatory Challenge Over Debt Reporting Amid Expansion

Nofar, led by Ofer Yanai, faces a regulatory dispute with the Israel Securities Authority over its debt reporting, risking immediate bond repayment demands. The company is seeking…

SportsAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tamir Blatt, Plans Loan Move Amid Staff Disagreement

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed point guard Tamir Blatt on August 3, 2026, but plans to loan him out due to coaching staff disagreements and limited playing time. Interest from two new Eur…

SportsAug 3, 2026

Tomas Satoransky Explains Move to Hapoel Tel Aviv Amid Health and Role Changes

Tomas Satoransky, after six NBA years and two Barcelona stints, joins Hapoel Tel Aviv with plans to reduce physical strain due to back pain. The team will base in Sofia, Bulgaria…

SportsJul 31, 2026·2 outlets

Management Clash at Hapoel Tel Aviv Threatens Stability Ahead of EuroLeague Season

Hapoel Tel Aviv faces a deep management rift between chairman Oren Hasson and CEO Tzachi Reichenstein amid preparations for the EuroLeague season, with club owner Ofer Yanai urgin…

SportsJul 30, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Chairman Pushes to Oust CEO Amid Internal Power Struggle

Hapoel Tel Aviv chairman Oren Hasson is pushing to dismiss CEO Tzahi Rikhnstein amid internal conflicts involving new hires and club owner Ofer Yanai's opposition. The dispute has…

SportsJul 30, 2026

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tamir Blatt, Plans Loan to European Club for First Season

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Israeli point guard Tamir Blatt to a three-year contract but will loan him to a European club for the 2023-24 season. The club is also pursuing another Isra…

EconomyJul 30, 2026

Generation Fund Acquires Full Control of Shikun & Binui Energy in Major Israeli Power Market Deal

The Generation Infrastructure Fund is acquiring full ownership of Shikun & Binui Energy for 4.45 billion shekels, reshaping Israel's power market. The deal includes share swaps wi…

Generation Fund Acquires Full Control of Shikun & Binui Energy in Major Israeli Power Market Deal
SportsJul 29, 2026

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Former NBA Forward Jacob Toppin to Three-Year Deal

Hapoel Tel Aviv has signed former NBA forward Jacob Toppin to a three-year contract worth $1.5 million annually. The club is pursuing Israeli citizenship for Toppin to register hi…

EconomyJul 29, 2026·2 outlets

Israel Electricity Authority Opposes Generation's Acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy Over Competition Concerns

The Israel Electricity Authority opposes Generation's acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy's power plants, citing competition concerns despite the deal's signing. The merger invol…

Israel Electricity Authority Opposes Generation's Acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy Over Competition Concerns
EconomyJul 29, 2026

Nofer Energy Buys 47.5% Stake in Reindeer Power Plant for NIS 855 Million

Nofer Energy, led by Ofer Yanai, acquires 47.5% of the Reindeer power plant and adjacent land for NIS 855 million, planning potential new energy projects on the site.

Nofer Energy Buys 47.5% Stake in Reindeer Power Plant for NIS 855 Million
SportsJul 28, 2026·5 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Tomer Ginat's Contract Through 2030 Amid Complex Negotiations

Hapoel Tel Aviv extended Tomer Ginat's contract through 2030 after complex salary and role disputes, including exit options for both sides. The deal follows a difficult season for…

EconomyJul 27, 2026

Three Major Infrastructure Acquisitions Boost Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Shares

Three major acquisitions in Israel’s infrastructure and energy sectors on Monday boosted stock prices on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Rimon Infrastructure Services acquired a cont…

Three Major Infrastructure Acquisitions Boost Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Shares
SportsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Investor Gili Ra'anan Praises Maccabi, Says Now Is Hapoel's Time to Shine

Gili Ra'anan, an investor in Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball, praised Maccabi Tel Aviv's legacy but declared it's now Hapoel's time to excel. He supports owner Ofer Yanai's project as…

SportsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

Israeli Basketball Federation Chair Hopes Deni Avdija Joins National Team in August

Amos Frishman, head of the Israeli Basketball Federation, denied pushing for Dan Oturu's naturalization amid controversy and hopes Deni Avdija will join the national team in Augus…

SportsJul 27, 2026·4 outlets

Israeli Basketball Association Denies Claims of Interference in Dan Oturu Naturalization

The Israeli Basketball Association denied claims by Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai that it sought to naturalize Dan Oturu for the national team and that Maccabi Tel Aviv sabotag…

EconomyJul 27, 2026

Nofar Energy Increases Stake in Alumy Capital to 71% in 250 Million Shekel Deal

Ofer Yanai's Nofar Energy is set to increase its stake in Alumy Capital from 46% to 71% by purchasing 25% of shares from institutional investors for 250 million shekels, paying a…

Nofar Energy Increases Stake in Alumy Capital to 71% in 250 Million Shekel Deal
EconomyJul 24, 2026

Ofer Yanai Advances Institutional Investments and Power Plant Acquisition at Nofar Energy

Ofer Yanai's Nofar Energy announced a private issuance to Migdal Insurance and is negotiating to acquire a major stake in the Reindeer power plant near Kfar Saba. The company is a…

Ofer Yanai Advances Institutional Investments and Power Plant Acquisition at Nofar Energy
EconomyJul 24, 2026·1 outlets

Nofar Energy Negotiates $1.8 Billion Deal for Stake in Reindeer Power Plant Project

Nofar Energy is negotiating to buy a 47.5% stake in the Reindeer power plant project for 855 million shekels, valuing the project at 1.8 billion shekels. The project is an 865 MW…

Nofar Energy Negotiates $1.8 Billion Deal for Stake in Reindeer Power Plant Project
EconomyJul 21, 2026

Meitav Invests NIS 200 Million in Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy Subsidiary Nofar Israel

Meitav Investment House plans to invest NIS 200 million in Nofar Israel, a renewable energy subsidiary of Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy, valuing the company at NIS 2.3 billion post-mo…

Meitav Invests NIS 200 Million in Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy Subsidiary Nofar Israel
EconomyJul 20, 2026

Israel Halts New Data Center Connections for 140 Days Amid Power Grid Overload Concerns

Israel's Electricity Authority has paused all new data center connection requests for 140 days due to overwhelming demand that exceeds the national grid's capacity. With applicati…

Israel Halts New Data Center Connections for 140 Days Amid Power Grid Overload Concerns
EconomyJul 20, 2026·2 outlets

Former El Al CEO Dina Ben Tal Gannasia Joins Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy Board

Dina Ben Tal Gannasia, former El Al CEO, has joined Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy as an external director amid regulatory challenges in Israel’s energy sector.

Former El Al CEO Dina Ben Tal Gannasia Joins Ofer Yanai’s Nofar Energy Board
SportsJul 15, 2026·2 outlets

Negotiations Between Tamir Blatt and Hapoel Tel Aviv Pause Amid Contract Disputes

Hapoel Tel Aviv paused negotiations with point guard Tamir Blatt due to internal disagreements over his role despite a $1.6 million contract offer. Blatt has yet to respond to the…

SportsJul 15, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Kadin Carrington Amid Tensions With Hapoel Jerusalem

Kadin Carrington is transferring from Hapoel Jerusalem to Hapoel Tel Aviv after a fallout involving Hapoel Tel Aviv's CEO Ofer Yanai during a January game. Yanai felt unsupported…

SportsJul 15, 2026·2 outlets

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Tomas Satoransky to Strengthen Guard Depth

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed 35-year-old Tomas Satoransky to strengthen their guard rotation despite his declining performance. The veteran Czech guard is valued for his playmaking and…