Israel economic growth

The strength of the shekel

The Israeli shekel is expected to remain an attractive currency for investors around the world as Israel continues to advance, introduce solutions globally, foster innovation, expand, and succeed

Israeli banknotes come from countries in the world that use Forex or financial financials.
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.

How much is the war costing?

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.

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

A drone picture of family and supporters gathering as former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery


New Water Resources and Development Potential in Israel’s South

The Jerusalem Post

Herzog: I don’t say the word ‘peace’ so I don’t raise expectations

Zionist Union leader addresses English-speaking crowd at campaign event in Tel Aviv.

ZIONIST UNION leader Isaac Herzog speaks at an event hosted by ‘The Jerusalem Post’ Knesset reporter Lahav Harkov in Tel Aviv

Moody's: Israel's gov't collapse is 'credit negative'

Political turmoil will dampen economic growth and hinder fiscal planning, says credit agency Moody's.

Shekel money bills

All Israelis would benefit from more economic freedom

What is economic freedom and why should Israelis care about it?

Shekel money bills

Israel welcomes tech-hungry Chinese investors, if somewhat warily

China offers large market at time of calls from Europe to boycott Israeli products; Shin Bet seeks Chinese speakers, concerned by possible espionage.

Free trade between Israel and China

Prophet of reform

The former Chilean labor and pensions minister comes to Jerusalem.

Lone Star Communications CEO Charley J. Levine (left) and former Chilean labor and pensions minister Jose Pinera.

Report: Israel has highest poverty rate among OECD countries

Israelis do not have much confidence in their financial institutions with a rate of 38 percent compared to the average OECD rate of 46 percent.

OECD 370

Moody's upgrades Israel's banking system to stable

Despite the overall improved outlook, several problems remain , including housing market, the shekel's appreciation, and political risks.

Moody's corporate HQ

Tips for entrepreneurs: The scoop on SEO

SEO, as it’s called for short, is a very important component for any business that gets business via Internet searches.

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