Israel economic growth

The real threat to Israeli democracy is economic, not just political - analysis

Israel faces a choice between restoring the past or rebuilding a stronger social and economic future

Three years of ongoing war has brought on endless waiting for basic health services like specialist doctors or checkups. Premium
Arab Israelis and Haredi youth at a café in Jerusalem

Israel is missing a NIS 180 billion growth engine - opinion

Israel was the ultimate Start-up Nation. However, following the events of October 7, 2023, and the multi-front wars that followed, including on the northern front (pictured), the focus has shifted from simple growth to a desperate fight for stability.

Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis

Israeli banknotes come from countries in the world that use Forex or financial financials.

The strength of the shekel


German economy minister nixes Israel visit due to Greece crisis

Through the weekend, Greeks fearful of capital controls and a run on their banks lined up to withdraw their funds.

A man holding a Greek flag walks on central Syntagma square in Athens.

Former Post staffer Eli Groner named PMO director-general

The American-born Groner, 44, is expected to assume his new position in the coming weeks, after the Cabinet approves his appointment.

Eli Groner

Cabinet OKs restricted housing cabinet, but leaves environment out

The exclusion of the Environmental Protection Minister from the Housing Cabinet raised concerns from green groups.

Apartment blocks in Nof Zion.

New Water Resources and Development Potential in Israel’s South

The Jerusalem Post

Herzog: I don’t say the word ‘peace’ so I don’t raise expectations

Zionist Union leader addresses English-speaking crowd at campaign event in Tel Aviv.

ZIONIST UNION leader Isaac Herzog speaks at an event hosted by ‘The Jerusalem Post’ Knesset reporter Lahav Harkov in Tel Aviv

Moody's: Israel's gov't collapse is 'credit negative'

Political turmoil will dampen economic growth and hinder fiscal planning, says credit agency Moody's.

Shekel money bills

All Israelis would benefit from more economic freedom

What is economic freedom and why should Israelis care about it?

Shekel money bills

Israel welcomes tech-hungry Chinese investors, if somewhat warily

China offers large market at time of calls from Europe to boycott Israeli products; Shin Bet seeks Chinese speakers, concerned by possible espionage.

Free trade between Israel and China

Prophet of reform

The former Chilean labor and pensions minister comes to Jerusalem.

Lone Star Communications CEO Charley J. Levine (left) and former Chilean labor and pensions minister Jose Pinera.

Report: Israel has highest poverty rate among OECD countries

Israelis do not have much confidence in their financial institutions with a rate of 38 percent compared to the average OECD rate of 46 percent.

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