economy of israel

Israeli economy faces strain amid war as Melnick Index drops 1.4% in November 2023

This decline mirrors the severity observed during the first month of the COVID-19 shutdown.

Israeli business executives look ahead to 2024

“Despite the adverse conditions, I remain optimistic about the future. The Israeli economy, and the hi-tech sector, in particular, is robust and has the will to recover,” said Itay Gura.

S&P raises Israel Aerospace Industries’ international credit rating to A-

S&P Global Ratings Maalot Ltd: "The company's rate of output remains almost unaffected by the current fighting and call-up of reservists."

Health funds to receive allocations at start of year as part of healthcare basket

Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies published a study on the cost-update mechanism for health funds, finds gaps of billions of shekels between the current budget and actual needs.

In a war-torn market, will whiskey barrels emerge as a safe haven for Israeli investors?

MyWhisky CEO sheds light on why Israeli investors are turning to whiskey to safeguard their stocks.

The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector

While prices may not reflect drastic changes yet, there's only so long that can last.

The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons

The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.

Israelis to have insurmountable debt, Netanyahu must quit now - MK

Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy, head of the Knesset State Control Committee, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately resign, warning of an economic disaster.

By YEHUDA SHARONI/WALLA
24/12/2023
A beggar sits and asks for money amid the coronavirus crisis, Jerusalem, 2020

War takes an economic toll on Israeli businesses and employees

With many Israeli businesses working reduced hours or closing during the war, employees losing their jobs or placed on unpaid leave, many have turned to unemployment benefits to help them get by.

By LANA IKELAN/THE MEDIA LINE
22/12/2023

Israel's black market is thriving amid economic crisis

Insufficient compensation plans and widespread tax evasion contribute to a thriving black market, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of shekels and risking criminal penalties.

By DAVID ROSENTHAL
20/12/2023
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