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Nahariya Blade Plant to Close, Clearing Way for 800-Home Project
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Blade Technology in Nahariya will close after years of delays, leading to 600 layoffs and 300 transfers to another Pratt & Whitney plant. The site was sold for redevelopment into an 800-home neighborhood with commercial and hotel space.
- 01Nahariya's Blade Technology plant is closing after four years of disputes and delays.
- 02About 600 workers will be laid off or take early retirement.
- 03Three hundred employees are expected to move to Pratt & Whitney's Tefen plant.
- 04Marathon Fund plans to convert the site into an 800-unit residential project.
- 05Pratt & Whitney decided in late 2022 to shut the operation.
- 06The land was bought in 2024 for 155 million shekels.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Pratt & Whitney Begins Shutting Down Nahariya Blade Plant After Years of Delay
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Pratt & Whitney to Shut Nahariya Jet-Blade Plant After More Than 50 Years, Laying Off 600
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