Israeli economy

'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding

Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.
Students attending Bar-Ilan university in Ramat Gan.

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

Economy Minister Nir Barkat presents "Israel's Basket".

Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections

A worker pours honey into a jar at the Raikin apiary in Moshav Sde Eliezer in northern Israel on September 19, 2022 ahead of the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah; illustrative

Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah


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.

Israel's budget shows that self-preservation tops government priorities - editorial

The 2025 budget ignores several crucial factors. The ramifications will likely have lasting detrimental effects on our world standing.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.

Israeli economic and social resilience shines amid war challenges - opinion

The resilience of the Israeli economy, the extraordinary strength of the Israeli people, and their genuine desire to continue this amazing project known as the State of Israel are sources of optimism

 THE OFFICES of the Central Bureau of Statistics in Jerusalem: The bureau reports that foreign investments in Israel increased by $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, the largest financial increase since early 2023, the writer notes.

The true cost of a shorter school week: The cheap solution will cost us dearly - opinion

The proposed reduction of the school week threatens Israel's education system and economy without addressing the real challenges in education.

An empty classroom

Metal solution: Eltron company won the tender of the Airports Authority

Eltron, top Israeli metal solutions provider, wins Israel Airports Authority tender again. Services include production, supply, installation, and maintenance of doors and gates.

  Eltron company is part of the Trelidor group /

I got a nerve block for PTSD, here's what happened - opinion

With Israel potentially facing $50 billion in economic costs from PTSD over the next five years, this innovative approach could be a crucial step toward healing.

 THE WRITER speaks at the Lynx Future of AI & FinTech Junction conference last month in Tel Aviv.