Economy of israel
IDB Chief Economist Einat Meir on Israel’s 2026 economic outlook and the global picture
Meir states that the Israeli shekel was one of the world’s strongest currencies in 2025, and is expected to maintain its strength in 2026
Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets
Fuel prices in Israel to drop below 7 shekels per liter for first time since 2023
Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion
Health funds to receive allocations at start of year as part of healthcare basket
Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies published a study on the cost-update mechanism for health funds, finds gaps of billions of shekels between the current budget and actual needs.
In a war-torn market, will whiskey barrels emerge as a safe haven for Israeli investors?
MyWhisky CEO sheds light on why Israeli investors are turning to whiskey to safeguard their stocks.
The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector
While prices may not reflect drastic changes yet, there's only so long that can last.
The shekel is getting stronger, but for the wrong reasons - analysis
The shekel-dollar rate has dropped below NIS 3.6, indicating the Israeli currency’s increasing strength — but it may be coming as a result of deeper issues.
Israelis to have insurmountable debt, Netanyahu must quit now - MK
Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy, head of the Knesset State Control Committee, called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately resign, warning of an economic disaster.
War takes an economic toll on Israeli businesses and employees
With many Israeli businesses working reduced hours or closing during the war, employees losing their jobs or placed on unpaid leave, many have turned to unemployment benefits to help them get by.
Israel's black market is thriving amid economic crisis
Insufficient compensation plans and widespread tax evasion contribute to a thriving black market, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of shekels and risking criminal penalties.
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.
Azrieli Group closes e-commerce website after losing NIS 300 million
Due to the underdeveloped e-commerce market in Israel and the dominance of global websites, the Azrieli Group announces the closure of Azrieli.com, resulting in the layoff of about 70 employees.
Yaron urges fiscal restraint; PM says to boost defense spending
Netanyahu characterized Israel’s economy as “a strong ship in a stormy sea” and attributed its stability and success to decreased bureaucracy and regulations.
