Israel Acquisitions Corp (ISRL) details SPAC extension, Gadfin deal and Nasdaq delisting
Israel Acquisitions Corp is asking shareholders at a January 16, 2026 extraordinary meeting to approve changes that would extend the deadline to complete a business combination. The board proposes amending the company’s charter and trust agreement to allow up to 12 additional one‑month extensions beyond the current January 18, 2026 termination date, pushing the possible deadline to January 18, 2027. For each monthly extension, the sponsor or its affiliates may deposit into the trust account the lesser of $5,000 or $0.05 per public share, in exchange for a non‑interest‑bearing promissory note. Public shareholders can redeem their shares for cash in connection with the vote; as of the December 19, 2025 record date, the trust held about $9.9 million, or roughly $12.72 per public share, versus a $12.36 OTC market price. The company has a signed business combination agreement with Gadfin Ltd. but notes there is no assurance the deal will close, and its shares have been delisted from Nasdaq and now trade on the OTC Markets.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- Loss of Nasdaq listing: the company did not regain compliance with the $50 million market value requirement, received a delisting determination, and its securities moved to OTC Markets, which can reduce liquidity and investor access.
- Liquidation risk if extensions fail: absent approval of the extension and trust amendments and completion of a business combination by January 18, 2026, the company plans to redeem all public shares from the trust and dissolve, rendering the warrants worthless.
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Extension boosts SPAC runway, but Nasdaq delisting adds risk.
Israel Acquisitions Corp is seeking shareholder approval to extend its deadline to complete a business combination from January 18, 2026 to as late as January 18, 2027, via up to 12 one‑month extensions. Each extension would require the sponsor or affiliates to deposit the lesser of $5,000 or $0.05 per public share into the trust account, funded through a non‑interest‑bearing promissory note.
The company has a business combination agreement with Gadfin Ltd. and has submitted a draft Form F‑4, but the text emphasizes there is no assurance the Gadfin transaction will be completed. At the December 19, 2025 record date, the trust held about $9,902,282.90, equating to roughly $12.72 per public share, compared with a $12.36 OTC trading price, framing the economic choice for redeeming versus holding.
A key negative development is the failure to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $50M market value of listed securities requirement, resulting in a delisting determination and transition of trading to the OTC Markets under tickers “ISRL,” “ISRLU,” and “ISRLW.” This can affect liquidity and visibility. If shareholders do not approve the extension proposals and no deal closes by January 18, 2026 (or any permitted earlier extension), the company plans to redeem 100% of public shares from the trust and liquidate, leaving warrants worthless.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
12600 HILL COUNTRY BLVD, BUILDING R, SUITE 275
BEE CAVE, TX 78738
TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2026
Chief Executive Officer and Director
OF ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP
TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 16, 2026
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
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EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS
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Date, Time and Place of Extraordinary General Meeting
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Proposals at the Extraordinary General Meeting
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Voting Power; Record Date
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Recommendation of the Board
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Quorum and Required Vote for Proposals for the Extraordinary General Meeting
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Voting Your Shares — Shareholders of Record
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Voting Your Shares — Beneficial Owners
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Attending the Extraordinary General Meeting
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Revoking Your Proxy
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No Additional Matters
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Who Can Answer Your Questions about Voting
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Redemption Rights
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Appraisal Rights
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Proxy Solicitation Costs
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Interests of the Initial Shareholders
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PROPOSAL NO. 1 — THE EXTENSION AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
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Overview
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Reasons for the Extension Amendment Proposal
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If the Extension Amendment Proposal is Not Approved
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If the Extension Amendment Proposal is Approved
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Redemption Rights
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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations for Shareholders Exercising Redemption
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Vote Required for Approval
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Full Text of Resolution
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Recommendation of the Board
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PROPOSAL NO. 2 — THE TRUST AGREEMENT AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
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Overview
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Consequences if the Trust Agreement Amendment Proposal is Not Approved
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Vote Required for Approval
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Full Text of Resolution
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Recommendation of the Board
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PROPOSAL NO. 3 — THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
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Overview
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Consequences if the Adjournment Proposal is Not Approved
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Vote Required for Approval
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Full Text of Resolution
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Recommendation of the Board
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RISK FACTORS
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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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HOUSEHOLDING INFORMATION
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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ANNEX A
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ANNEX B
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12600 Hill Country Blvd, Building R, Suite 275
Bee Cave, Texas 78738
(800) 508-1531
333 Ludlow Street, 5th Floor, South Tower
Stamford CT 06902
Tel: Toll-Free (800) 662-5200 or (203) 658-9400
Email: ISRL@investor.sodali.com
48 Wall Street, Floor 23
New York, NY 10005
Attn: SPAC Support
Email: SPACSUPPORT@equiniti.com
“FOR” EACH OF THESE PROPOSALS
“FOR” THE EXTENSION AMENDMENT PROPOSAL.
“FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT AMENDMENT PROPOSAL.
“FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL.
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Class A Ordinary Shares
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Class B Ordinary Shares
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Approximate
Percentage of Outstanding Ordinary Shares |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1)
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Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned |
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Approximate
Percentage of Class |
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Number of
Shares Beneficially Owned(2) |
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Approximate
Percentage of Class |
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| Directors and Named Executive Officers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Ziv Elul(3)
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Sharon Barzik Cohen(3)
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Izhar Shay(3)
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Candice Beaumont(3)
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Peter Cohen(3)
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Roy Zisapel(3)
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Daniel S. Recanati(3)
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All officers and directors as a group (7 individuals)
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| 5% or Greater Shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Israel Acquisitions Sponsor LLC(4)
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| | | | 637,500 | | | | | | 40.9% | | | | | | 4,696,167 | | | | | | 98.0% | | | | | | 84.0% | | |
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Charles Ecalle(4)
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| | | | 637,500 | | | | | | 40.9% | | | | | | 4,696,167 | | | | | | 98.0% | | | | | | 84.0% | | |
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Alexander Greystoke(4)
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HGC Investment Management Inc.(5)
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Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.(6)
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Nine Masts Capital Limited(7)
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12600 Hill Country Blvd, Building R, Suite 275
Bee Cave, Texas 78738
(800) 508-1531
12600 Hill Country Blvd, Building R, Suite 275
Bee Cave, Texas 78738
(800) 508-1531
333 Ludlow Street, 5th Floor, South Tower
Stamford CT 06902
Tel: Toll-Free (800) 662-5200 or (203) 658-9400
Email: ISRL@investor.sodali.com
CAYMAN ISLANDS
COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
& ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION OF
ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP
69 Dr. Roy’s Drive
P.O. Box 2510
George Town
Grand Cayman
KY1-1104
CAYMAN ISLANDS
COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP
(the “Company”)
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TABLE A
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INTERPRETATION
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COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS
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REGISTERED OFFICE
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REGISTER OF MEMBERS
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SHARE CERTIFICATES
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ISSUE OF SHARES
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COMMISSION ON SALE OF SHARES
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TRANSFER OF SHARES
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TRANSMISSION OF SHARES
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REDEMPTION AND PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES
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TREASURY SHARES
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VARIATION OF RIGHTS ATTACHING TO SHARES
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FRACTIONAL SHARES
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LIEN ON SHARES
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CALLS ON SHARES
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FORFEITURE OF SHARES
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ALTERATION OF CAPITAL
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CLOSING REGISTER OF MEMBERS OR FIXING RECORD DATE
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GENERAL MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
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NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETINGS
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PROCEEDINGS AT GENERAL MEETINGS
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VOTES OF MEMBERS
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MEMBERS’ PROXIES
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COMPANIES ACTING BY REPRESENTATIVES AT MEETINGS
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS
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ALTERNATE DIRECTORS
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POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTORS
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BORROWING POWERS OF DIRECTORS
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APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
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COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS
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PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS
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DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
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DIVIDENDS
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FINANCIAL YEAR
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ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
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CAPITALIZATION OF PROFITS
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SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT
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INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
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NOTICES
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THE SEAL
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INDEMNITY
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WINDING UP
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AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
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AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
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REGISTRATION BY WAY OF CONTINUATION
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NON-RECOGNITION OF TRUSTS
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MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATION
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DISCLOSURE
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
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COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES FIFTH AMENDED AND
RESTATED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
(the “Company”)
TO THE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT
OF
ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP
TO THE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT
| | | | | EQUINITI TRUST COMPANY, LLC, as Trustee | | |||
| | | | | By: | | | | |
| | | | | Name: Carlos Pinto | | |||
| | | | | Title: Senior Vice President, Director | | |||
| | | | | ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP | | |||
| | | | | By: | | | | |
| | | | | Name: Ziv Elul | | |||
| | | | | Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director | | |||
FAQ
What is Israel Acquisitions Corp (ISRL) asking shareholders to approve at the January 16, 2026 meeting?
Shareholders are being asked to approve three items: an Extension Amendment to the charter to allow up to 12 one‑month extensions of the business combination deadline from January 18, 2026 to as late as January 18, 2027; a Trust Agreement Amendment to mirror that extension structure and funding mechanism; and, if needed, an Adjournment Proposal to postpone the meeting to solicit additional votes.
How will the proposed extension for Israel Acquisitions Corp (ISRL) work in practice?
If the Extension Amendment Proposal is approved, the board, at the sponsor’s request, may elect up to 12 additional one‑month extensions. For each month, the sponsor or its affiliates or designees may deposit into the trust account the lesser of $5,000 or $0.05 per public share multiplied by the number of public shares outstanding at the end of the then‑current extended date, receiving a non‑interest‑bearing promissory note in that amount.
What redemption amount per share is available to ISRL public shareholders in this proxy process?
On the December 19, 2025 record date, the redemption price per Class A ordinary share (excluding 19,233 shares underlying public units) was approximately $12.72, based on about $9,902,282.90 held in the trust account divided by the then outstanding qualifying Class A shares. On that date, the public shares closed at $12.36 on the OTC Markets.
What happened to Israel Acquisitions Corp’s Nasdaq listing and where do its securities trade now?
On May 28, 2025, Israel Acquisitions received a Nasdaq deficiency notice for failing to maintain a minimum $50 million market value of listed securities. After not regaining compliance, the company received a delist determination, and its common stock, units and warrants became eligible to trade on the OTC Markets under the tickers “ISRL,” “ISRLU,” and “ISRLW.”
What is the status of Israel Acquisitions Corp’s proposed business combination with Gadfin?
Israel Acquisitions and Gadfin Ltd. entered into a business combination agreement on January 26, 2025, later amended on July 2, 2025, including setting the company equity value at $180,000,000 and adding certain termination rights. A confidential draft Form F‑4 registration statement has been submitted, and discussions remain ongoing, but the proxy statement notes there is no assurance that a definitive transaction will be successfully completed.
What happens to ISRL investors if the extension and trust amendments are not approved?
If the Extension Amendment Proposal and Trust Agreement Amendment Proposal are not approved and no business combination is completed by the January 18, 2026 termination date (or any earlier permitted extension), the company plans to cease operations except for winding up, redeem 100% of public shares for cash from the trust (less up to $100,000 of interest for dissolution expenses), and then dissolve and liquidate, after providing for creditor claims.
Who is eligible to vote at the Israel Acquisitions Corp extraordinary general meeting and how many shares are outstanding?
Holders of record of Israel Acquisitions’ ordinary shares at the close of business on December 19, 2025 can vote. On that record date, there were 1,560,432 issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares (including 762,500 underlying private placement units) and 4,791,667 founder shares, for a total of 6,352,099 ordinary shares entitled to vote. Warrants do not carry voting rights.