Economy

Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion

Iran’s Kharg Island shows the hidden cost of sanctions: empty oil terminals, environmental damage, and mounting pressure.

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026
David Group founder Stella Cohen and Chairman Raanan Agus

Israeli private equity firm David Group launches to invest in mature businesses

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the Middle East war, in the capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026.

How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia, what are you waiting for? It's time to join the Abraham Accords - opinion


Iran war gamble risks regional chaos, global economic shock - opinion

A military gamble without a day-after plan risks regional war, nuclear chaos, and shocks to the global economy.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Anne Hathaway uses it – so we had to try

Anne Hathaway’s Shiseido serum arrives in Israel, with new launches: Safflower & castor haircare, Round Lab Korean skincare, Dr. Fischer curl cream, and oily skin cleansing foam.

Retinol serum for deep wrinkles and age spots, designed for women over 40.

Hitting hard: How the Iran war is decimating Israel's small businesses

BUSINESS AFFAIRS: With gatherings and nonessential work from the office prohibited, and airlines doing their best to avoid the region, multiple industries have been deeply affected by the war.

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market bustles as the war in Iran rages, March 5, 2026

UAE considering multibillion dollar Iranian asset freeze following attacks - WSJ

The move would come after the UAE had privately warned Iran of its possibility, anonymous sources told the Journal, but it is unknown when exactly the Emirati government will act.

A FOOD delivery bike drive close to a plume of smoke rising from the Zayed Port following a reported Iranian strike in Abu Dhabi on March 1, 2026.

Israeli schools to continue in remote format on Sunday amid war, despite workplace reopening

Schools shifted to remote learning amid the ongoing Iranian missile strikes directed toward Israel, with changes to be determined according to the situation assessment.

An empty classroom (illustrative).

Roaring Lion: Israel's self-employed need an economic safety net during crisis - opinion

Israel's war with Iran severely harms small and micro-businesses and the freelance population and increases the likelihood that they will not be able to recover.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Tel Aviv stock market bucks global trends, betting on Israel’s future stability

As Israel confronts Iran, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange climbs, driven by optimism for reduced geopolitical risk and market resilience.

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war

"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain," the US president said.

US President Donald Trump and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shake hands as they pose for a photo in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

War with Iran could deepen Israel’s economic weaknesses, Shoresh Institution warns - interview

"The direct military costs - reserve days, flight hours, interceptors and munitions - amount to billions," Prof. Ayal Kimhi told The Jerusalem Post.

Israelis take cover in Tel Aviv as a siren sounds warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran toward Israel, March 1, 2026; illustrative.

Trump, Netanyahu, and the Iranian conundrum: Is a partial victory enough? - opinion

Israel’s aim is that Iran’s current regime should be defeated, requiring a popular uprising to take down the Iranian government.

Debris lies at the site of a fatal Iranian missile strike in Israel on Monday. The war with Iran and the assassination of its supreme leader have temporarily pushed the anti-democratic and racist defects and ailments of Israel’s society to second place, the writer says.