Israel economy

Israel against the current

While the world talks about interest rate hikes, Israel returns to rate cuts

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

The PA's collapse could lead to Hamas's rise in the West Bank - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to international media on the Gaza war, in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025

Reputational security: Israel's strategic asset in free fall - opinion

Nvidia in Israel.

Nvidia, Google ask to pay Israel taxes in dollars as shekel gains


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

How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in

Professor Elise Brezis estimates Gaza's annual food supply costs at 3.4 billion shekels, highlighting the challenges of feeding its 2 million residents if Israel assumes control.

Hamas terrorists carrying clubs and firearms secure humanitarian aid trucks in the northern Gaza area of Jabaliya on June 25, 2025.

Trump's higher tariff rates hit goods from major US trading partners, incl. Israel

Trump's July 31 tariff order imposed duties above 10% on 67 trading partners, while the rate was kept at 10% for those not listed.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs at the White House last week. Because Trump is so hard to characterize neatly, we should think twice before jumping to conclusions as to where his tariff policies are headed, says the writer.