Israel Cancels $425 Million Intel Grant Amid Uncertainty Over Expansion Plans
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אלון סיני, CTech, כלכליסט
First reported by Mako · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
Israel canceled a $425 million grant to Intel for 2025 after the company froze its Kiryat Gat expansion plans, creating uncertainty about the plant's future. The government maintains broader investment support, with a 2026 grant still intact. Intel is reviewing its plans amid a $15 billion investment announcement and a $3.2 billion government incentive package.
- 01Israel canceled a 1.3 billion shekel ($425 million) grant to Intel for 2025 due to frozen expansion plans.
- 02Intel's Kiryat Gat plant expansion is under review amid uncertain customer demand.
- 03A 1.06 billion shekel ($346 million) grant for 2026 remains in Israel's budget.
- 04Intel announced a $15 billion investment plan in 2023 with a $3.2 billion Israeli government incentive.
- 05Funding tied to unmet investment milestones was not disbursed despite ongoing government support.
- 06Intel received a 1.5 billion shekel ($490 million) grant in 2024 under Israel's investment encouragement law.
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