Local currency returns to losses amid renewed uncertainty over the advancement of proposed changes to the judicial system

Prime Minister Netanyahu hails investment as largest ever by a global private company in the country; chip plant to hire thousands of employees

Sale of power plant is part of electricity sector reform to boost competition; Energy Minister Katz says part of sale proceeds will be used to lower electricity prices

Consumer price index surprises with lower-than-expected monthly figure of 0.2% versus analysts' expectations of 0.5%-0.6%

City climbs two spots since last year, in new Startup Genome survey ranking; Silicon Valley maintains its first-place position followed by New York City and London

Avi Jorisch’s 'Next' spotlights countries and entrepreneurs playing outsized roles in tackling major challenges and finding solutions to mankind's problems in the coming 30 years

This summary of Avi Jorisch's new book takes a look at how people and countries are helping meet 13 key sustainable development goals

Currency regains earlier losses after opposition's surprise win of seat on panel; Israeli shares close lower amid investor concern over ability to reach broad compromise

Entrepreneurs and investors warn of 'irreversible' damage to economy; outgoing Finance Ministry chief economist calls on government to clear up political uncertainty

Genesis Wind, due to become operational in September, will be country's biggest renewable energy provider, supplying sufficient green energy to power 70,000 homes a year