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El Al and Bezeq Report Record Profits Despite Regional Conflict and Economic Challenges

How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

El Al and Bezeq Report Record Profits Despite Regional Conflict and Economic Challenges
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First reported by Globes · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

El Al Airlines and Bezeq posted record profits in Q2 2026 despite regional conflict and economic challenges, with El Al doubling net profit and Bezeq increasing net profit by 38%. Both companies plan further growth and shareholder returns.

  • 01El Al doubled its net profit to $132 million and hit a $1.4 billion order backlog in Q2 2026.
  • 02El Al plans to increase seat capacity by 6%-10% in Q3 and grew its frequent flyer club by 270,000 members.
  • 03Bezeq's net profit rose 38% to $315 million, with revenues up 1.4% to 2.17 billion shekels.
  • 04Bezeq will distribute 515 million shekels to shareholders, including 415 million in cash dividends.
  • 05Both companies outperformed analyst expectations despite the Iran conflict and economic pressures.

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

In this story
People
OrganizationsEl Al, Bezeq
PlacesIsrael, Iran

Full coverage · 7 outlets

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

MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
El Al and Bezeq Report Record Profits Despite Regional Conflict and Economic Challenges
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Doubles Net Profit to $132 Million Despite War and Rising Costs in Q2 2026
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Doubles Profit Amid Iran Conflict Despite Security Operation Losses
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Doubles Profit Amid Iran Conflict Despite Security Operation Losses
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Posts $132 Million Profit in Q2 2026 Despite Security Operation Losses
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Doubles Profits Amid High Demand and 90% Load Factor in Q2
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
El Al Doubles Net Profit in Q2 2026 Despite Iran Conflict Impact
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 4, 2026
El Al Reports 100% Net Profit Surge in Q2 Despite Operational Losses

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