Israel economy
Dollar-shekel exchange rate reaches NIS 3.1 for first time since April's strengthening round
The shekel reported a 1% rise during the last 24 hours, according to data by the Bank of Israel, reaching its highest point since April.
After the year of resilience: Israeli tech’s soul-searching
75 years of investing in Israel: Women driving a legacy of impact
Bridging the gap: How Tech-Career is opening hi-tech's doors to Ethiopian-Israelis
OECD sees sustained post-war growth in Israel
The OECD recommends Israel adopt structural reforms, including cutting the budget of yeshivas
Israel's trading week reform: Small calendar shift with major economic impact - opinion
It is an earthquake that will ripple into employment structures, the way tens of thousands of workers’ workdays are built, and how Israel’s economy functions throughout the week.
Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home
8,300 Israelis working in the high-tech sector had left the country between October 2023 and July 2024,
The next battle: The future of Israeli high-tech and its economy - opinion
The actions taken today will determine if this moment is remembered as the most fantastic springboard in our history, launching us toward a future of strength, influence, and hope.
Economists split on Israel’s 2026 growth outlook amid postwar recovery
The IMF projects a modest 3.9% growth for Israel in 2026, while local forecasters expect a faster recovery as the economy rebounds from war.
Critical failures in reforms, food security, real estate data systems, state comptroller warns
Israel’s State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned Tuesday that government reforms and data systems in key ministries are failing, leaving the economy vulnerable.
Netanyahu: Israel's economy is very strong, still needs to build 'independent arms industry'
He compared the situation Israel is in to ancient Greece by saying, “We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta. We have no choice.”
Qatar leading efforts to impose blockade on Israel, Netanyahu tells 'Post'
PM: Israel must prepare for 'new economic reality,' strengthen independent arms industries to ensure self-reliance • 'We are Athens and Sparta, or perhaps Super-Sparta'
Israel's fiscal deficit falls again
The deficit in August was NIS 9.5 billion, an improvement on August 2024, when the monthly deficit was NIS 12.2 billion.
How much will Gaza occupation cost Israel? Expert weighs in
Professor Elise Brezis estimates Gaza's annual food supply costs at 3.4 billion shekels, highlighting the challenges of feeding its 2 million residents if Israel assumes control.