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Israel's next government faces heavy debt, high defense costs
With estimated war costs of NIS 350b and public debt near 70% of GDP, Israel’s next government must balance surging defense spending with urgent education and labor market reforms.
Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations
July spending record: Daily average reached NIS 1.771 Billion
Strong shekel squeezes Israeli high-tech as AI reshapes the industry - opinion
Israel’s wage growth slows in 2025 as inflation outpaces salaries
While Israel’s wages climbed in 2024, January 2025 data signals real wage erosion amid rising inflation and tax increases.
Shekel gains continue as Gaza talks progress
The shekel continues to trade at its strongest levels against the dollar since early 2023.
Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll
The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.
Israel Tax Authority set to publish voluntary disclosure plan including 'crypto' fast track
The voluntary disclosure procedure allows Israelis who have concealed and unreported assets to report them to the state and pay tax with immunity from criminal proceedings.
Israel’s postwar economic recovery tempered by fragile ceasefire
Despite not having a national budget approved for 2025, a labor crisis, and a ceasefire that could collapse at any moment, Israel still shows signs of optimism.
Shekel maintains strong rebound against US dollar
On Wednesday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate down 0.859% from Monday.
Israel's shekel flat after Trump says US targeting Gaza Strip takeover
The shekel was trading at 3.56 versus the dollar, a change of 0.06% from Tuesday's close by 0822 GMT.
Treasury official to Post: 'rehabilitating North and South difficult without budget'
Treasury official to Post: The continuing budget has the advantage of slowing expenditure, which moderates the deficit, but this comes with uncertainty and limits on the government to plan and act.
Shekel sharply weakens as markets tumble
On Friday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate 0.506% higher, at NIS 3.575/$.
Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27
SHEKEL is a leading nonprofit for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the general community.
