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Government Moves Toward Three State-Company Mergers, with More Still Under Review
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First reported by Globes · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Israel’s cabinet is set to consider a plan to merge three state companies into three others, led by the Elta-IAI and Cross Israel-Netivei Ayalon deals. Officials say the mergers are meant to streamline government holdings and save money, though some of the expected financial benefits appear limited.
- 01Ministers are expected to consider mergers of six state-owned companies.
- 02Elta Systems would be absorbed into Israel Aerospace Industries.
- 03Cross Israel would merge with Netivei Ayalon, saving an estimated 80 million shekels a year.
- 04Cities would merge into Dira Lehashkir to streamline housing development.
- 05Two other proposed mergers, including Ktzaa-Taas, remain unresolved.
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