Insights on currency, transfers, and life in Israel.
Our team is out meeting clients across the globe this month — if you have family or friends in any of these locations who are considering buying property or making Aliyah, please pass on the information.
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The Week That Was - Up to 6 November 2026 The shekel fell 1.85% against the dollar, 1.68% against sterling, 1.58% against the euro and 1.12% against the Canadian dollar. It finished level against the Australian dollar.
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The shekel had a weaker October, losing ground against all five major currencies.
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The dollar took back ground against the shekel in September, with USD/ILS rising from 3.0120 to 3.0630 after the Fed's first rate rise since 2023. Daniel Engelsman looks at the month and what October's election and rate decisions could mean for your transfers.
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From hidden costs and room counts to banks and neighbors, here are 10 things every buyer should know before purchasing property in Israel.
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Shekel Review — August 2026 August reversed July's correction. The shekel strengthened against every major currency.
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Wishing you and your family a Shana Tova u’Metuka — a happy, healthy and sweet new year.
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Last week, our CEO Doron Seitz traveled to Jerusalem to collect IsraTransfer's payment services license certificate from the Israel Securities Authority.
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The July 2026 Shekel Report is out. July extended June's pullback into a broader correction. The shekel weakened against every major currency, and unlike June there was no mid-month recovery.
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Netanya real estate continues to draw attention from international buyers who are looking past the familiar beachfront and central spots.
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The first half of 2026 will be remembered as one of the strongest stretches for the shekel in a generation.
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After three months of relentless gains, June brought a pause. The shekel gave back some ground — USD/ILS climbed from 2.813 to 2.978, briefly touching 3.00 on June 26th — as a firmer US dollar reasserted itself globally.
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Your Pounds Are Still Buying Fewer Shekels, but Here's Why Our 'StartUp Nation' Is Still the Place to Be
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May saw the shekel extend its historic rally to its strongest level against the US dollar since 1993, with USD/ILS sliding from 2.948 to close the month at 2.811 — a further 4.6% gain.
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The 2026 Aliyah Moment: What a Paris Conference Tells Us About Coming Home This Year
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A lot has changed since 2008 — in the markets, in technology, in the regulatory landscape. What hasn't changed is who we built this for: families, olim, and clients with real ties to Israel, moving money that genuinely matters to them.
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On 11 May, IsraTransfer turns 18 — chai. It is a meaningful birthday, and we are marking it with meaningful news.
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Finding the right area to buy a home in Jerusalem takes more than just liking a view.
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Not sure where to start with buying a home in Israel? These five key questions will help you narrow down the right property for you.
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Still Smiling: Why Israel Ranks Among the Happiest Countries in the World
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From the Trading Desk: The Shekel's Wartime Resilience
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Is Now the Best Time to Make Aliyah? The New Law That Could Change Everything
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The Dollar vs. the Shekel: Why We’re at 3.09 – and What It Means for Buyers
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Thinking about buying in Ra'anana? Here's a look at its top neighborhoods, lifestyle benefits and the key steps for buying from abroad.
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Explore Tel Aviv real estate trends, from Ramat Aviv to Neve Tzedek, plus what drives prices and practical tips for buying property in Israel from abroad.
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If you’re planning to purchase property in Israel, you may have heard about the new 1% remittance tax on certain international money transfers starting January 1, 2026.
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Moving to Israel? Here's how to choose the right place to live, from setting your priorities and finding community to budgeting and getting your finances ready.
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How War Has Impacted the Israeli Shekel and Currency Exchange Rates?
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