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Israeli Fashion Chains Onot and Jump File Urgent Bankruptcy Protection Over 38 Million Shekel Debt

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 9, 2026

What happened

Israeli fashion chains Onot and Jump filed for urgent bankruptcy protection due to debts exceeding 38 million shekels. The move follows the suicide of founder Yoav Shamay amid financial pressures. The companies cite military conflicts, economic challenges, and failed acquisition talks as causes, seeking a 60-day court-approved operation period to find a buyer or investor.

01Onot and Jump filed urgent bankruptcy protection over 38.2 million shekels in debt.
02Founder Yoav Shamay died by suicide in February 2026 amid financial crisis.
03Military operations and economic factors severely hurt sales and cash flow.
04Banks provided 650,000 shekels interim funding to pay employee salaries.
05Store count shrank from over 100 to 44, planned to reduce to 33.
06Failed acquisition talks with Golf Group left chains without financial rescue.

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