Economy of israel
'Of no help whatsoever': Economists, entrepreneurs call out Netanyahu for 'bizarre' crypto plan
The letter follows an interview in which Netanyahu revealed that he had requested a plan to circumvent banking sanctions using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll
Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns
Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.
Israeli universities need more funding to sustain scientific excellence - opinion
The human mind is the State of Israel’s most precious resource. Academia is where that resource is cultivated, challenged, and transformed into national strength.
Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years
Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.
Israeli food prices surged 19% over four years, TAU study shows
Chocolate prices rose by nearly 78%, burekas jumped by 47.5%, and coffee climbed by 26.1%, according to research tracking 80 popular supermarket products over eight years.
Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index
Tel Aviv is one of the only three Middle East cities included in the top 50 of the index, which ranks the top 1,000 cities worldwide following several key areas.
16 days at home: Who approved the holiday break fiasco?
The Education Ministry and the economy live in parallel universes: Just two weeks after summer vacation, Israeli parents face another two and a half weeks of bridging days and improvisation.
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research.
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Population decline can create a feedback loop. As populations shrink, the burden on younger generations grows, making it harder for young couples to raise families.
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.
Who will stand at the machine? The systemic failure paralyzing Israel’s production lines
Many vacant positions, factories left without hands to work, and bureaucracy stalling the economy. Following the war, demand for foreign workers is rising, but in practice, only a few arrive.
