Israel economy

Bridging the gap: How Tech-Career is opening hi-tech's doors to Ethiopian-Israelis

23 years and 1,500 graduates after its humble beginnings out of a converted laundromat, Tech-Career attributes its success to a philosophy that networking and shared identity matter as much as coding

Natali Getahon, Tech-Career’s director of partnerships, addresses students.
And how is the government dealing with the debt? By taking on even more debt. U.S. President Donald Trump.

America’s black hole: The debt threatening to swallow the global economy

"We continue to make strategic investments in Ashdod Port as part of our commitment to advanced equipment and future-ready infrastructure."

Ashdod Port launches international tender for double-jib cranes

monday.com's co-CEOs, Roy Mann and Eran Zinman

After firing 600 workers monday.com CEOs seek double pay


What Moody's missed when lowering Israel's credit rating - opinion

"Despite criticisms, Moody’s analysis of Israel's fiscal health is overly pessimistic."

Signage is seen outside the Moody's Corporation headquarters in Manhattan, New York, US, November 12, 2021.

No. 36: Andrew M. Hutter and Dani Naveh: Strengthening Israel and the Jewish world

Through their work, Andrew Hutter and Dani Naveh continue to strengthen the Israeli economy and generate support from Jewish communities worldwide.

 Andrew M. Hutter and Dani Naveh.

Smotrich budget tussel: 'Attempt to weaken civil society undermines foundations of country'

Bezalel Smotrich invited the head of the Budget Department to resign if he could not comply with Smotrich's policies, shaking confidence in the ministry's economic management. 

 Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Ministry of Finance Budget Commissioner Yogev Gardos a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on October 19, 2023

Does Fitch's ratings drop show a gov't failure to manage war economy?

What exactly does Fitch's rating drop tell us about the government's management of the Israeli economy throughout the war? Will it be possible to win back investor's trust?

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on June 10, 2024.

Israel shekel stumbles amidst Iran and Hezbollah attack concerns

The New Israeli Shekel levels show that the currency has suffered its worst daily decline since the October 7 massacre.

A man walks past an electronic board displaying market data at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 4, 2020.

Bank of Israel drops GDP growth forecast amid prolonged war prediction

GDP impairment is affected by both army reserves mobilization and restrictions on Palestinian laborers, creating supply issues.

 Israeli police work at the area where a rocket landed in Kiryat Shmona, February 13, 2024

How efficient Israeli response to Iran's attack led to resumption of flights

Although fewer visitors than usual are expected to fly to Israel this summer due to the war, restarted airline operations and the reactivation of Ben Gurion’s Terminal 1 might help local tourism.

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

No matter how big, Israel's defense budget alone can't provide security

Former INSS head says security is dependent on a diplomatic process, not just budgetary increase.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir embrace ahead of the 2023 budget vote.

Strauss, Cola, and Tnuva: Will Israel's food prices keep rising and why? - interview

While Eizenberg cautioned that it is very hard to know what may happen in the future, he predicts that the likely scenario is that prices will continue to rise in the next few months.

A Tnuva truck enters the company's logistic centre in the southern town of Kiryat Malachi, Israel May 22, 2014.

Protecting your pocket: financial tips to save during the war

The war period creates financial uncertainties. How can you prepare and avoid mistakes that could lead to a slippery slope? Tips from ONE ZERO's VP of Banking to save money in challenging times.

 Protecting your pocket: the financial tips that will save you money during the war