Israel
Business leaders see peace boost if Netanyahu loses Israeli election
An upset victory by Israel's centre-left opposition in Tuesday's election could be a welcome change for a business and corporate sector eager for the "peace dividend" that might come with a government willing to talk with the Palestinians.
PayPal to buy Israeli cyber security firm CyActive: media
Online payments company PayPal, a unit of eBay (EBAY.O), will buy Israeli cyber security company CyActive for $60 million, Israeli media reported.
Check Point buys Israeli cyber security firm Hyperwise
Internet and network security provider Check Point Software Technologies has bought Israeli start-up Hyperwise, saying it will help it compete in the fast growing cyber security market.
Amazon in talks to buy Israeli start-up Annapurna Labs: newspaper
U.S. tech giant Amazon is in talks to buy Israeli chipmaker Annapurna Labs for up to $370 million, financial newspaper Calcalist reported on Thursday.