Israel has a highly competitive legal market, with one of the highest numbers of lawyers per capita worldwide. Despite recent geopolitical tensions, it continues to rank among the leading legal markets in the Middle East, although\u00a0future\u00a0developments will need to be closely watched.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
In recent years, key market trends primarily concerned Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s proposed constitutional reforms, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, and the opportunities arising from the Abraham Accords with Bahrain and the UAE. Discussions of the Israeli market in 2025 and the beginning of 2026 were dominated by the conflict in Gaza and Iran, as well as strained relations with other neighbouring countries, including Lebanon. Despite these tensions, the Israeli market has demonstrated notable resilience, as also demonstrated by the shekel’s rise<\/a> to around four-year \u200chighs against the dollar. While the geopolitical situation has heightened regional uncertainty and initially weighed on cross\u2011border activity and foreign investment, Israel has remained a robust legal market anchored in key sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy and real estate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the technology sector, M&A activity surged\u00a0in 2025, with landmark transactions including\u00a0Google\u2019s USD32 billion acquisition of Wiz<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Palo Alto Networks\u2019 USD25 billion purchase of CyberArk<\/a>. Domestic law firms, meanwhile, reported relative stability in overall transaction volumes. Israel has also sustained its reputation as the\u00a0\u2018start\u2011up\u00a0nation\u2019,\u00a0with consistent levels of activity across venture capital and investment funds, particularly within the technology space.\u00a0Fintech\u00a0and AI\u00a0also continue to grow, supported by strong technical capabilities in the Israeli market.\u00a0Defense is another\u00a0key\u00a0sector, considering\u00a0global\u00a0geopolitical\u00a0dynamics, with increasing interest from\u00a0international, especially\u00a0European,\u00a0countries\u00a0and companies\u00a0in Israeli defence technology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increased activity has also been observed in administrative law, financial regulation and, to a lesser extent, life sciences. Notably, Administrative & Public Law and Financial Services: Regulatory are new practice areas which are open for submissions to the Global Guide 2027 for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n While foreign investment declined in the wake of the war in Gaza, signs of improvement in foreign\u2011investor sentiment have emerged since the October 2025 ceasefire, both domestically and internationally. Law firms reported continued growth in lending activity by alternative investors<\/a>, including insurance companies and other financial, investment and private\u2011credit institutions, operating either independently or alongside banks in extending credit to corporate clients. Firms also note increased interest from banks in collaborating with alternative lenders<\/a> through pooled and syndicated structures, particularly in the areas of auto finance, consumer credit and real estate lending. This trend has been reinforced by strong interest from international private-credit institutions \u2014especially US\u2011based funds\u2014seeking to expand their lending activity in the Israeli corporate sector. More recently, major banks have also begun participating in financing Israeli clients operating abroad<\/a>, most notably in the USA. This is expected to become a growing area of activity for the largest banks and their most significant clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Financing activity in Israel spans a broad range of sectors. Real estate<\/a> lending, alongside investments in technology, cybersecurity and defence<\/a> companies, remains particularly active. Urban renewal<\/a> and residential development represent key growth areas as population expansion places increased pressure on infrastructure. Finally, the rapid development of AI technologies continues to stimulate investment and is expected to remain a prominent feature, potentially expanding its role as an alternative to traditional financial and investment advisory services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Equity and debt capital markets staged a strong recovery in 2025\u201326 despite the ongoing conflicts.\u00a0In the 12 months to\u00a0May 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange\u2019s TA\u201135 index\u00a0has risen by 70% to 4,514<\/a>,\u00a0while the broader\u00a0TA\u201190 gained\u00a054% to reach 4,319<\/a>.\u00a0Over the same period, the\u00a0Nasdaq rose by\u00a042%<\/a>,\u00a0a development\u00a0that is\u00a0likely to encourage both primary and secondary market issuances by Israeli technology companies. In January 2026,\u00a0an issue of\u00a0USD6 billion of Israeli government bonds<\/a>\u00a0was fully\u00a0subscribed, marking the first sovereign bond issuance since the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Between 2022 and 2026, many Chambers-ranked capital markets practitioners devoted greater attention to M&A activity, as markets were largely subdued and equity capital markets activity remained limited. That landscape has now shifted, with conditions for equity issuances by Israeli corporates more favourable than at any point in recent years. The last major Israeli listing on Nasdaq\u2014eToro<\/a>\u2014 proved challenging, but market commentary largely attributed its underperformance to broader crypto\u2011sector weakness rather than country\u2011specific factors. Firms with strong international practices continue to play a central role in advising Israeli corporates on capital raisings overseas<\/a>, predominantly in the USA, with NYSE and Nasdaq listings now almost exclusively the preferred venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Private equity interest in Israel also remains strong, particularly in the technology sector. However, rising valuations on Nasdaq and the local market may make public offerings increasingly competitive, while also providing private equity investors with more attractive exit opportunities than have been available in recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, demand for debt issuances by Israeli companies remains robust in the market. The real estate sector<\/a> is particularly active, with several firms highly specialised in real estate\u2011related debt work, while larger practices remain equally engaged in advising on high\u2011value, high\u2011yield issuances in the international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n (Source: Capital Markets lawyer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Over the coming months, the Israeli market is expected to continue its recovery. The TA\u201135 Index\u2019s rise over the past year should stimulate increased interest in both primary and secondary equity issuances. Mainstream bank lending and bond issuance activity are also likely to benefit from a downward trend in interest rates, following the Bank of Israel\u2019s rate cut to 4.0% in January 2026<\/a>. Banks are entering this period with stronger balance sheets, which should support future lending. Market recovery is expected to create a more receptive environment for domestic equity offerings, particularly in the technology and defence sectors, which currently represent the most attractive growth areas in the Israeli market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, combined with global fuel\u2011related inflationary pressures, still represents a significant source of uncertainty that will require close monitoring in the months ahead. A positive and swift resolution of tensions could give a further boost to the Israeli market, leading to further expansion in lending and capital markets activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Israel has a highly competitive legal market, with one of the highest numbers of lawyers per capita worldwide. Despite recent geopolitical tensions, it continues to rank among the leading legal markets in the Middle East, although\u00a0future\u00a0developments will need to be closely watched.\u00a0<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Israel has a highly competitive legal market, with one of the highest numbers of lawyers per capita worldwide. Despite recent geopolitical tensions, it continues to rank among the leading legal markets in the Middle East, although\u00a0future\u00a0developments will need to be closely watched.\u00a0<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Recent Developments ","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"z6E6e","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-z6E6e"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n In recent years, key market trends primarily concerned Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s proposed constitutional reforms, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, and the opportunities arising from the Abraham Accords with Bahrain and the UAE. Discussions of the Israeli market in 2025 and the beginning of 2026 were dominated by the conflict in Gaza and Iran, as well as strained relations with other neighbouring countries, including Lebanon. In recent years, key market trends primarily concerned Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s proposed constitutional reforms, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact, and the opportunities arising from the Abraham Accords with Bahrain and the UAE. Discussions of the Israeli market in 2025 and the beginning of 2026 were dominated by the conflict in Gaza and Iran, as well as strained relations with other neighbouring countries, including Lebanon. Despite these tensions, the Israeli market has demonstrated notable resilience, as also demonstrated by the shekel's rise<\/a> to around four-year \u200chighs against the dollar. While the geopolitical situation has heightened regional uncertainty and initially weighed on cross\u2011border activity and foreign investment, Israel has remained a robust legal market anchored in key sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy and real estate. <\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Despite these tensions, the Israeli market has demonstrated notable resilience, as also demonstrated by the shekel's rise<\/a> to around four-year \u200chighs against the dollar. While the geopolitical situation has heightened regional uncertainty and initially weighed on cross\u2011border activity and foreign investment, Israel has remained a robust legal market anchored in key sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy and real estate. <\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n In the technology sector, M&A activity surged\u00a0in 2025, with landmark transactions including\u00a0Google\u2019s USD32 billion acquisition of Wiz<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Palo Alto Networks\u2019 USD25 billion purchase of CyberArk<\/a>. Domestic law firms, meanwhile, reported relative stability in overall transaction volumes. Israel has also sustained its reputation as the\u00a0\u2018start\u2011up\u00a0nation\u2019,\u00a0with consistent levels of activity across venture capital and investment funds, particularly within the technology space.\u00a0Fintech\u00a0and AI\u00a0also continue to grow, supported by strong technical capabilities in the Israeli market.\u00a0Defense is another\u00a0key\u00a0sector, considering\u00a0global\u00a0geopolitical\u00a0dynamics, with increasing interest from\u00a0international, especially\u00a0European,\u00a0countries\u00a0and companies\u00a0in Israeli defence technology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n In the technology sector, M&A activity surged\u00a0in 2025, with landmark transactions including\u00a0Google\u2019s USD32 billion acquisition of Wiz<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Palo Alto Networks\u2019 USD25 billion purchase of CyberArk<\/a>. Domestic law firms, meanwhile, reported relative stability in overall transaction volumes. Israel has also sustained its reputation as the\u00a0\u2018start\u2011up\u00a0nation\u2019,\u00a0with consistent levels of activity across venture capital and investment funds, particularly within the technology space.\u00a0Fintech\u00a0and AI\u00a0also continue to grow, supported by strong technical capabilities in the Israeli market.\u00a0Defense is another\u00a0key\u00a0sector, considering\u00a0global\u00a0geopolitical\u00a0dynamics, with increasing interest from\u00a0international, especially\u00a0European,\u00a0countries\u00a0and companies\u00a0in Israeli defence technology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Increased activity has also been observed in administrative law, financial regulation and, to a lesser extent, life sciences. Notably, Administrative & Public Law and Financial Services: Regulatory are new practice areas which are open for submissions to the Global Guide 2027 for the first time.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Increased activity has also been observed in administrative law, financial regulation and, to a lesser extent, life sciences. Notably, Administrative & Public Law and Financial Services: Regulatory are new practice areas which are open for submissions to the Global Guide 2027 for the first time.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Intense Lending Activity ","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"cfAB1","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-cfAB1"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n While foreign investment declined in the wake of the war in Gaza, signs of improvement in foreign\u2011investor sentiment have emerged since the October 2025 ceasefire, both domestically and internationally. Law firms reported continued growth in lending activity by alternative investors<\/a>, including insurance companies and other financial, investment and private\u2011credit institutions, operating either independently or alongside banks in extending credit to corporate clients. Firms also note increased interest from banks in collaborating with alternative lenders<\/a> through pooled and syndicated structures, particularly in the areas of auto finance, consumer credit and real estate lending. This trend has been reinforced by strong interest from international private-credit institutions \u2014especially US\u2011based funds\u2014seeking to expand their lending activity in the Israeli corporate sector. More recently, major banks have also begun participating in financing Israeli clients operating abroad<\/a>, most notably in the USA. This is expected to become a growing area of activity for the largest banks and their most significant clients.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n While foreign investment declined in the wake of the war in Gaza, signs of improvement in foreign\u2011investor sentiment have emerged since the October 2025 ceasefire, both domestically and internationally. Law firms reported continued growth in lending activity by alternative investors<\/a>, including insurance companies and other financial, investment and private\u2011credit institutions, operating either independently or alongside banks in extending credit to corporate clients. Firms also note increased interest from banks in collaborating with alternative lenders<\/a> through pooled and syndicated structures, particularly in the areas of auto finance, consumer credit and real estate lending. This trend has been reinforced by strong interest from international private-credit institutions \u2014especially US\u2011based funds\u2014seeking to expand their lending activity in the Israeli corporate sector. More recently, major banks have also begun participating in financing Israeli clients operating abroad<\/a>, most notably in the USA. This is expected to become a growing area of activity for the largest banks and their most significant clients.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \u201cWe are seeing an increasing number of mandates involving Israeli lenders lending outside of Israel under New York and English law. This includes Israeli financial institutions arranging deals in the US.\u201d\u00a0<\/em> <\/p>","blockId":"Z46jGM","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-Z46jGM"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Financing activity in Israel spans a broad range of sectors. Real estate<\/a> lending, alongside investments in technology, cybersecurity and defence<\/a> companies, remains particularly active. Urban renewal<\/a> and residential development represent key growth areas as population expansion places increased pressure on infrastructure. Finally, the rapid development of AI technologies continues to stimulate investment and is expected to remain a prominent feature, potentially expanding its role as an alternative to traditional financial and investment advisory services.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Financing activity in Israel spans a broad range of sectors. Real estate<\/a> lending, alongside investments in technology, cybersecurity and defence<\/a> companies, remains particularly active. Urban renewal<\/a> and residential development represent key growth areas as population expansion places increased pressure on infrastructure. Finally, the rapid development of AI technologies continues to stimulate investment and is expected to remain a prominent feature, potentially expanding its role as an alternative to traditional financial and investment advisory services.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \u201cIn today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the convergence of traditional banking with technological innovation and increasing regulatory complexity demands a new breed of legal\u00a0expertise.\u201d<\/em><\/p>","blockId":"wTjCN","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-wTjCN"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n (Source \u2013 law firm\u2019s Banking & Finance submission)<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Recovering Capital Markets ","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"1stoJL","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-1stoJL"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Equity and debt capital markets staged a strong recovery in 2025\u201326 despite the ongoing conflicts.\u00a0In the 12 months to\u00a0May 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange\u2019s TA\u201135 index\u00a0has risen by 70% to 4,514<\/a>,\u00a0while the broader\u00a0TA\u201190 gained\u00a054% to reach 4,319<\/a>.\u00a0Over the same period, the\u00a0Nasdaq rose by\u00a042%<\/a>,\u00a0a development\u00a0that is\u00a0likely to encourage both primary and secondary market issuances by Israeli technology companies. In January 2026,\u00a0an issue of\u00a0USD6 billion of Israeli government bonds<\/a>\u00a0was fully\u00a0subscribed, marking the first sovereign bond issuance since the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza.\u00a0<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Equity and debt capital markets staged a strong recovery in 2025\u201326 despite the ongoing conflicts.\u00a0In the 12 months to\u00a0May 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange\u2019s TA\u201135 index\u00a0has risen by 70% to 4,514<\/a>,\u00a0while the broader\u00a0TA\u201190 gained\u00a054% to reach 4,319<\/a>.\u00a0Over the same period, the\u00a0Nasdaq rose by\u00a042%<\/a>,\u00a0a development\u00a0that is\u00a0likely to encourage both primary and secondary market issuances by Israeli technology companies. In January 2026,\u00a0an issue of\u00a0USD6 billion of Israeli government bonds<\/a>\u00a0was fully\u00a0subscribed, marking the first sovereign bond issuance since the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza.\u00a0<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Between 2022 and 2026, many Chambers-ranked capital markets practitioners devoted greater attention to M&A activity, as markets were largely subdued and equity capital markets activity remained limited. That landscape has now shifted, with conditions for equity issuances by Israeli corporates more favourable than at any point in recent years. The last major Israeli listing on Nasdaq\u2014eToro<\/a>\u2014 proved challenging, but market commentary largely attributed its underperformance to broader crypto\u2011sector weakness rather than country\u2011specific factors. Firms with strong international practices continue to play a central role in advising Israeli corporates on capital raisings overseas<\/a>, predominantly in the USA, with NYSE and Nasdaq listings now almost exclusively the preferred venues.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Between 2022 and 2026, many Chambers-ranked capital markets practitioners devoted greater attention to M&A activity, as markets were largely subdued and equity capital markets activity remained limited. That landscape has now shifted, with conditions for equity issuances by Israeli corporates more favourable than at any point in recent years. The last major Israeli listing on Nasdaq\u2014eToro<\/a>\u2014 proved challenging, but market commentary largely attributed its underperformance to broader crypto\u2011sector weakness rather than country\u2011specific factors. Firms with strong international practices continue to play a central role in advising Israeli corporates on capital raisings overseas<\/a>, predominantly in the USA, with NYSE and Nasdaq listings now almost exclusively the preferred venues.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Private equity interest in Israel also remains strong, particularly in the technology sector. However, rising valuations on Nasdaq and the local market may make public offerings increasingly competitive, while also providing private equity investors with more attractive exit opportunities than have been available in recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Private equity interest in Israel also remains strong, particularly in the technology sector. However, rising valuations on Nasdaq and the local market may make public offerings increasingly competitive, while also providing private equity investors with more attractive exit opportunities than have been available in recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Finally, demand for debt issuances by Israeli companies remains robust in the market. The real estate sector<\/a> is particularly active, with several firms highly specialised in real estate\u2011related debt work, while larger practices remain equally engaged in advising on high\u2011value, high\u2011yield issuances in the international markets.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n Finally, demand for debt issuances by Israeli companies remains robust in the market. The real estate sector<\/a> is particularly active, with several firms highly specialised in real estate\u2011related debt work, while larger practices remain equally engaged in advising on high\u2011value, high\u2011yield issuances in the international markets.<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-quote","attrs":{"quote":" \u201cIn the past\u00a0few\u00a0months,\u00a0we saw a strong cross-border debt capital market with significant issues by Israeli companies, as well as\u00a0major bond offerings and Israel banks raising capital\u00a0on\u00a0international markets,\u00a0mostly in USA but also Europe.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>","blockId":"CgbyV","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-quote-CgbyV"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n (Source: Capital Markets lawyer)<\/em><\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n (Source: Capital Markets lawyer)<\/em><\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"Outlook ","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"1txDG7","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-1txDG7"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n Over the coming months, the Israeli market is expected to continue its recovery. The TA\u201135 Index\u2019s rise over the past year should stimulate increased interest in both primary and secondary equity issuances. Mainstream bank lending and bond issuance activity are also likely to benefit from a downward trend in interest rates, following the Bank of Israel\u2019s rate cut to 4.0% in January 2026<\/a>. Banks are entering this period with stronger balance sheets, which should support future lending. Market recovery is expected to create a more receptive environment for domestic equity offerings, particularly in the technology and defence sectors, which currently represent the most attractive growth areas in the Israeli market.<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n
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Although a ceasefire in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, the situation\u00a0remains\u00a0fragile, with\u00a0reports of violations<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0stalled talks<\/a>,\u00a0while the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has\u00a0emerged\u00a0as an\u00a0additional\u00a0source of regional\u00a0tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Although a ceasefire in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, the situation\u00a0remains\u00a0fragile, with\u00a0reports of violations<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0stalled talks<\/a>,\u00a0while the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has\u00a0emerged\u00a0as an\u00a0additional\u00a0source of regional\u00a0tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n","innerContent":["\n
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Although a ceasefire in Gaza came into effect on 10 October 2025, the situation\u00a0remains\u00a0fragile, with\u00a0reports of violations<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0stalled talks<\/a>,\u00a0while the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has\u00a0emerged\u00a0as an\u00a0additional\u00a0source of regional\u00a0tension.\u00a0<\/p>\n"]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"lazyblock\/chambers-header","attrs":{"header":"A Competitive Market despite Geopolitical Pressures ","headerLevel":"2","blockId":"Z1Oj7Uq","blockUniqueClass":"lazyblock-chambers-header-Z1Oj7Uq"},"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"","innerContent":[]},{"blockName":null,"attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n\n","innerContent":["\n\n"]},{"blockName":"core\/paragraph","attrs":[],"innerBlocks":[],"innerHTML":"\n