Israel economy

Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn

109 economists, Nobel laureates, and prominent business leaders warned that Netanyahu’s approach to potential int'l sanctions could devastate investment, high-tech, and Israelis’ living standards.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, October 22, 2026
New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration.

Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round

The empty streets in Tel Aviv, on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and the holiest of Jewish holidays. Israel came to a standstill for 25-hours during the high holiday of Yom Kippur when observant Jews fast and Israelis are prohibited from driving, October 2, 2025.

After the year of resilience: Israeli tech’s soul-searching

The first Israel Bonds Women's delegation arrives in Israel, 1952

75 years of investing in Israel: Women driving a legacy of impact


Israel, US in advanced talks on new trade deal to ease Trump-era tariffs on exports

The US is Israel's largest trading partner, with exports of Israeli goods to the US totaled $17.3 billion and exports of services totaled $16.7 billion in 2024

A protester with the Main Street Alliance holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as its justices are set to hear oral arguments on U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to preserve sweeping tariffs after lower courts ruled that Trump overstepped his authority, in Washington, DC, US, November 5

OECD sees sustained post-war growth in Israel

The OECD recommends Israel adopt structural reforms, including cutting the budget of yeshivas

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.

Israel's trading week reform: Small calendar shift with major economic impact - opinion

It is an earthquake that will ripple into employment structures, the way tens of thousands of workers’ workdays are built, and how Israel’s economy functions throughout the week.

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange: In just under two months, one of the most dramatic reforms that the Israeli capital market has seen since its establishment will take effect, the writer asserts.

Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home

8,300 Israelis working in the high-tech sector had left the country between October 2023 and July 2024,

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion 

The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.

People walk near office towers at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020

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.

A drone picture of family and supporters gathering as former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

Critical failures in reforms, food security, real estate data systems, state comptroller warns

Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned Tuesday that government reforms and data systems in key ministries are failing, leaving the economy vulnerable.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on May 12, 2025.

Netanyahu: Israel's economy is very strong, still needs to build 'independent arms industry'

He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta. We have no choice.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel's economy at a press conference, September 16, 2025.

Qatar leading efforts to impose blockade on Israel, Netanyahu tells 'Post'

PM: Israel must prepare for 'new economic reality,' strengthen independent arms industries to ensure self-reliance • 'We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio give a press statement after their meeting at the Prime Minister Office in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2025.

Israel's fiscal deficit falls again

The deficit in August was NIS 9.5 billion, an improvement on August 2024, when the monthly deficit was NIS 12.2 billion.

 Global Silver Demand Set to Reach New Record High in 2024 Amid Persistent Supply Deficit