Israeli economy

After Iran’s missile strikes, Israeli team develops rapid AI building‑map tool

A Technion–Haifa University project uses public architectural records to give rescuers structural layouts in under 30 seconds.

Emergency workers gather in the early hours of March 22, 2026 at the site of an Iranian missile strike hours earlier in Arad, Israel. Dozens were wounded in the strike, which Israel's air-defence system failed to intercept.
Dani Naveh, Global President and CEO of Israel Bonds and a former Israeli cabinet minister.

75 Years, $57 billion, one unbreakable bond

Three years of ongoing war has brought on endless waiting for basic health services like specialist doctors or checkups. PremiumPremium

The real threat to Israeli democracy is economic, not just political - analysis

Chairman of the Board of Bank Leumi, Uri Alon

“The human capital of Israel’s economy is what continues to drive its growth”


Norway sells stake in Israeli jet engine group, to divest from more companies over Gaza war

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to the IDF.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Investing through Israeli eyes: How to win in the current market - opinion

Geopolitical tensions are at the heart of the global agenda and have been increasingly shaping the considerations of investment managers worldwide. 

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

Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis

In order to really be resilient, Israel's economy must include a strong middle class and effective economic policy that is in line with national interests.

 People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy

According to the Bank of Israel, the Israeli economy is expected to grow at twice the rate of other developed economies.

 Israel market comparison

Current situation could lead to firings, economy must be opened - business leaders head

"The Israeli economy is strong but needs certainty, backup, and conditions that will allow it to continue to function even in emergency."

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Tel Aviv, June 16, 2025.

Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event

“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.

 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO; Limor Beker, Head of Israel; Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision rep.; Andrea Kramer COO; Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman

Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28

Hurt by the war, growth was some 1% in 2024 and is projected to grow 3-3.5% this year.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends an inauguration event for Israel's new light rail line for the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, in Petah Tikva, Israel, August 17, 2023.

How leading experts got Israel's economy wrong – opinion

Experts underestimated Israel’s resilience, yet its stock market soared.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

A long-overdue reform: New Osek Zair will help Israel’s small businesses thrive - analysis

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

Hi-Tech leaders urge government support amid war-driven uncertainty  

The credit rating downgrades could "tarnish Israel’s reputation as a thriving start-up nation—a brand image that could take years to rebuild," Shlomo Landress notes.

 From left to right - Maya Schwartz, Shay Michel, Shlomo Landress.