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Economy · Full coverage

Foreign Investment in Israel Surges Amid Global Downturn

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By ערוץ 7

First reported by Ice · Sep 2, 2026

What happened

Israel saw a 78% surge in foreign direct investment in 2025, reaching $26.2 billion, significantly outperforming global and OECD averages. The value of announced deals also hit a record high, driven primarily by US investment and major tech acquisitions.

  • 01Foreign direct investment in Israel jumped 78% to $26.2 billion in 2025.
  • 02This growth contrasts sharply with a global FDI increase of only 6%.
  • 03Announced M&A deals reached a record $36.6 billion in 2025.
  • 04US investors accounted for 90% of the total foreign investment.
  • 05Major software and cyber deals, including Wiz and CyberArk acquisitions, fueled the surge.
  • 06First quarter 2026 FDI reached an unprecedented $14.1 billion.

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

In this story
People
OrganizationsOECD, Ministry of Finance, Alphabet, Google, Wiz, CyberArk, Palo Alto Networks
PlacesIsrael, United States, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Brazil

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Foreign Investment in Israel Surges Amid Global Downturn
IceUnrated · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Israel Shatters Records With Surprising Surge in Foreign Investment

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