Debt

Next Israel government must halt rise in debt burden, central bank chief says

With elections coming up on October 27, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron stated that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the elected government, especially if Israel returns to war.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.
 Several haredim (ultra-Orthodox Jews) are seen walking around Jerusalem's Geula neighborhood.

The cost of Jewish life is pushing families into debt - opinion

“Consolidation can create a healthier financial foundation.”

Business debt consolidation loans: Features and benefits

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attend a discussion and a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024.

Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.


A counter-intuitive approach to home affordability

Jewish, Islamic and Christian tradition all eschew interest-bearing debt.

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Finances in Israel - How secure is the country?

National debt is down, but individual debt is still high.

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Ordinary Israelis taking on ever more household debt, report says

Israelis owe the most money to insurance and credit-card companies.

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Palestinians with unpaid debts to be barred from Israel

Government approves Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked’s no-pay, no-enter initiative.

Palestinians cross an Israeli checkpoint in the West Bank city of Bethlehem

Nation girds for general strike today in protest of Teva layoffs

Morning flights halted at Ben-Gurion, public transit to operate as usual.

People protest outside the Teva Pharmaceutical Industries plant in Jerusalem December 14, 2017.

Teva Pharmaceuticals considers laying-off 10,000 workers

The Petah Tikva-based company seeks to reduce its expenses by $1.5 billion to $2 billion in the next two years.

A building in Jerusalem belonging to generic drug producer Teva

The struggle is real: Student debt through the roof

Survey shows monthly expenses are over NIS 5,000, although the average income for students is under NIS 4,000.

Tel Aviv University