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”


Israel's Mobileye's two-fold profit jump serves silver lining for investors

The company, which counts Volkswagen and Porsche among its customers, also reported operating income of $73 million in the fourth quarter, up from $24 million a year earlier.

 Professor Amnon Shashua, president and chief executive officer of Mobileye, speaks with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger before ringing the opening bell for Mobileye Global Inc, at Times Square in New York City, U.S., October 26, 2022.

Economic recovery faces challenges as labor demand slows

According to manpower survey data from December, the "broad" unemployment rate decreased from around 10% in November to approximately 7.5% in December.

OUTSIDE THE Jerusalem Employment Office

Israel’s cell-based coffee: Sustainable solution to brewing industry challenges?

Due to climate change, within the next two decades, there is an expected 50% reduction in areas suitable for growing coffee.

 Pluri's new cell-based coffee

Comptroller's report on cost of living unveils critical issues in Israel's economy

As the government formulates the 2024 budget, it must evaluate the war's impact on living costs and address the deficiencies highlighted in the report.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Survival or layoffs: What's at stake for Israel's businesses in 2024

Israeli businesses navigated through a challenging year marked by a slowdown in the tech sector, political unrest, and an unexpected war with Hamas.

 An illustrative image indicating financial trouble for the Israeli economy.

Cust2Mate’s new deal to bring 20,000 Israeli smart carts to Southeast Asia by 2025

These carts offer features such as decision-making support, access to shopping lists and messages, diverse payment methods, and a large screen.

  A Cust2Mate smart cart

Resilience is the only way to win, and thrive - opinion

Israel, including the Israeli economy, is resilient. This is especially true for the country’s advanced technology sector, which mainly serves markets abroad and keeps on going no matter what.

 Flags, candles, flowers in memory of the more than 1500 slaughtered when hamas infiltrated Israel on Oct 7, and 239 Israelis taken hostage by Hamas terrorists into Gaza,  on Dizengoff Square. October 29, 2023.

PMO agrees to redirect Avi Maoz's NIS 285 m. to evacuees

The funds will now be used as aid for evacuees from southern towns near Gaza and from towns and cities up north.

 Noam head Avi Maoz speaks during a function meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

Shekel sinks to weakest against dollar since 2016

The rate was set at 3.861 after the dollar gained strength globally.

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

Israel sorely needs reliable information on judicial reform effects - analysis

Eight months into Israel’s toxic debate over the judicial overhaul plan, it is emerging that in some cases honest information is being kept from the public and the decision-makers.

Anti-judicial reform demonstrators protest against the judicial reform in Haifa, on July 20, 2023.