Economy of israel

'Business as usual is not an option' in Israel's AI shift - opinion

Israel must begin preparing its labor market and education system for AI technology changes already here

‘We now have a clearer view of what is already happening in Israel’s labor market, and we should shift the debate toward how to prepare and equip the labor market for the changes that are unfolding.’ Premium
Investors are beginning to ask where systems continue to function under stress.

Rethinking risk: Why Israel is no longer the outlier - opinion

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏

Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

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Rising Israeli exports approach pre-war peak, Economy Ministry predicts $160 billion

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat announced the figures on the second day of the Foreign Trade Administration’s annual annexes conference.

View of the Haifa port in the Northern Israeli city of Haifa, November 17, 2024.

Haredi IDF enlistment could save Israeli economy up to NIS 14 billion annually

A month of reservist service costs about NIS 38,000 ($11,700), while conscripting young Haredim is far cheaper and may even encourage them to join the workforce.

Haredi soldier

The real cost of climate delay: Storm Byron is an economic warning for Israel - opinion

Storm Byron should be understood not only as a meteorological event, but as a strategic signal of the climate reality we now inhabit.

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Israeli defense-tech start-ups attract $1b. in financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions in 2025

Crunchbase data shows that the total funding raised by defense startups worldwide since the beginning of 2025 amounted to $7.7 billion

After two years of war, Israel’s defense technology sector, which was tested and refined during the conflict, is emerging stronger and more relevant than ever.

Bank of Israel cuts key rate by .25 percent after Gaza ceasefire

It represents the first reduction in nearly two years, as a ceasefire in Gaza eased inflation and reduced geopolitical risk.

 The Bank of Israel building is seen in Jerusalem June 16, 2020. Picture taken June 16, 2020.

Israel's credit rating revised from negative to stable by S&P Global

The credit rating agency said that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas "could soften pressure on Israel’s economy, labor market, and public finances."

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Israeli innovators explain how Start Up Nation companies turn bold ideas into scalable solutions

From software to medtech and defense, Israeli startups show how persistence and partnerships turn ideas into impact

Tel Aviv startups with promising technology.

Moody's: Ceasefire credit positive but risks are high

The agency now sees economic growth for Israel in real terms of 2.5% in 2025, which compares with 2% in its previous forecast, rising to 4.5% in 2026.

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The Hebrew-only financial system: It’s holding back Israel’s economy - opinion

Israel is a multilingual society held back by a monolingual digital financial system.

NEW RESEARCH by Anton Babich demonstrates the paucity of financial institutions’ investments into language accessibility.

Traditional industries key engines of growth in Israeli economy, but lack PR of hi-tech - opinion

They foster our economic resilience, employs hundreds of thousands of families, and strengthen Israel’s connection to the world through its exports to hundreds of countries.

 Keter Group CEO Udi Sagi.