Bank of Israel

Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits

The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Prof. Amir Yaron with members of the IDF Manpower Directorate launching the consumer and financial guidance program for IDF soldiers in need, August 12, 2026.
Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story

  New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran

“Israel’s housing market is slowing, yet mortgage volumes are rising due to delayed payments and higher financing needs.”

Bank of Israel reveals new data on Israel’s mortgage market


BoI lowers interest rate by 0.25% in bid to combat inflation, stimulate economic growth

BoI implemented first interest rate cut since March 2020 to stimulate economic growth.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Bank of Israel allows mortgage increase of NIS 200,000 for various purposes

The BOI offers temporary relief to borrowers, allowing them to increase their mortgage for debt relief or Merkhav Mugan (protected space) construction in old apartments.


The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis

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.

 An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.

Bank of Israel holds key interest rate steady

Gafni blasts Yaron as ‘bad governor’

Bank of Israel

Netanyahu, Smotrich extend term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich agree on a second five-year term for Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron.

Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron presents the central bank’s Annual Report for 2020 to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 6.

Bank of Israel warns wartime changes to 2023 budget can harm economy

The Bank of Israel's research department analyzed the proposed amendments to the 2023 budget and warned that some elements of the changes could damage Israel's economic standing.

Bank of Israel

The war from an economic perspective - opinion

The current circumstances make it impossible to carry on business as usual on the economic front.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.

Bank of Israel works to stabilize markets, push to delay loan repayments

The Bank’s central concern at present is the depreciation of the shekel as an inflationary risk.

Bank of Israel

'Just lower interest rate,' Israeli lawmaker tells cbank amid conflict

Under the plan, loan payments of mortgages, consumer credit and business credit would be deferred without charging interest and without charging fees.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

October looks as if it will be challenging for the Israeli economy

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Besides inflation, the shekel-US dollar rate will also impact the interest rate decision.

 BANK OF ISRAEL Governor Amir Yaron attends a meeting at the Knesset, in July.