Israel economy

Israeli overseas online purchases plunge during Iran war

There was a decrease of about 52% in orders from prominent international ecommerce websites and an average increase of 23% in orders from Israeli websites

"Designkit helps e-commerce sellers quickly create professional product visuals without a studio."
People walk past a mural drawn by the "Grafitiyul" graffiti art group depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on July 22, 2025.

Israel's endurance buys Iranian isolation - editoral

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

Tower soars to record on AI infrastructure agreements

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026.

Treasury extends unpaid leave benefit period


Knesset about to pass budget already seen as irrelevant

In the event of an extensive ground operation in Lebanon, the legislative process will start all over again, with revised deficit and growth forecasts

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Hitting hard: How the Iran war is decimating Israel's small businesses

BUSINESS AFFAIRS: With gatherings and nonessential work from the office prohibited, and airlines doing their best to avoid the region, multiple industries have been deeply affected by the war.

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market bustles as the war in Iran rages, March 5, 2026

Israeli companies grew more when listed in Tel Aviv than on NASDAQ, study reveals

Double-listed companies outperformed their overseas counterparts, with trading volume growth of 68% versus 55% for the NASDAQ.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Primark clothing brand to arrive in Israel as part of retailer's Middle East expansion - N12

According to this source, Primark's arrival in Israel would be part of the company's expansion in the United Arab Emirates, which is being led by the opening of a store in Dubai.

 A woman carries Primark shopping bags on Oxford Street, in London, Britain, January 16, 2023.

Israelis let NIS 1.5 trillion slowly evaporate

The value of your money is slowly being eroded, perhaps without you even knowing

Israeli shekel

Moody’s upgrades Israel’s credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable'

While the sovereign rating remains at BAA1, the shift reflects a clear easing of risk compared with the peak of the war period.

Moody's corporate HQ

Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion

The parallels with 1967 are striking. Israel has once again been forced to look inward towards its own military industrial base and high-tech sector

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.

Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion

Netanyahu’s plan to reduce US aid signals Israel’s bid for freedom, industrial sovereignty, and a new partnership model.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

From tax revenues to the shekel to consumption to real estate, the wave of high-value technology company sales has implications that go beyond the sector.

Israeli shekel

As 2026 begins, AI boom pushes Israeli tech salaries toward NIS 40,000

Despite global uncertainty and ongoing market turbulence, the local tech market has managed to maintain stability while continuing to grow.

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