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Gazit Founder Haim Katzman Seeks to Give Up Control of G City

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

First reported by Calcalist · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened

Haim Katzman, 76, is seeking to give up control of G City through his holding company Norskstar. The plan could involve selling about 30% of the company, potentially supporting an IPO of Israeli and possibly Polish assets and reducing heavy debt.

  • 01Katzman wants Norskstar to drop below 25% and stop controlling G City.
  • 02The company is seeking a strategic buyer for roughly 600 million shekels of shares.
  • 03Analysts expect an IPO of G City Israel as the likeliest first step.
  • 04Israel Canada had previously threatened a takeover of Norskstar.
  • 05G City still has more than 20 billion shekels in debt.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Gazit Founder Haim Katzman Seeks to Give Up Control of G City
TheMarkerUnrated · HebrewJun 11, 2026
On the Verge of Losing Control: Haim Katzman Wants to Sell Norstar’s G City Shares
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 11, 2026
After 35 Years, Haim Katzman Seeks to Give Up Control of G City
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Haim Katzman Moves Toward Giving Up Control of G City

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