Posted in Israel Hapoalim Used to Have Vast Power. Now Its Owner Does Author: johngalt Published Date: June 22, 2010 Leave a Comment on Hapoalim Used to Have Vast Power. Now Its Owner Does Hapoalim used to have vast power. Now its owner does After the economic crisis caused by the second intifada and the bursting of the high-tech bubble, Hapoalim's value nosedived. Haaretz.com Submitted by: johngalt