Israel economic growth
Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts
Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.
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The strength of the shekel
The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed
How much is the war costing?
The government estimates that defense forces have so far spent about NIS 20 billion in fifteen days. The assessment is that the cost of the entire war could reach NIS 50 billion
Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion
The parallels with 1967 are striking. Israel has once again been forced to look inward towards its own military industrial base and high-tech sector
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Bank of Israel to keep rates unchanged as Gaza conflict resumes
Central bank officials have said they expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year and hope to lower rates once or twice in 2025.
Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, if durable, could reduce risk to Israel's economy - Moody's
"Domestic political challenges and security concerns are some hurdles for Israel that may impede further progress," the agency said.
Finance Ministry drops growth prediction, citing expansion of fighting
The Finance Ministry laid out a number of factors that could impact the growth projection, causing it to rise or fall.
Rising above the chaos: Southern industry leaders fuel Negev’s economic revival
This annual event has become a critical platform for discussing how to overcome obstacles and foster economic development in Israel's southern periphery.
Comptroller: Wages of Ethiopian Israelis 33% lower, only 67% of funds for integration plan utilized
The proportion of Ethiopian students with degrees from academic institutions compared to their proportion in the population is the smallest out of all Jewish populations.
Entrepreneurship is the catalyst for positive social change - opinion
In times of uncertainty and personal and national instability, entrepreneurship, as an approach and a set of tools, enables us to transition from being reactive to proactive.
