Israel economic growth

Israel is missing a NIS 180 billion growth engine - opinion

Arab society remains underrepresented in the Israeli business sector, particularly in high-quality, higher-paying roles.

Arab Israelis and Haredi youth at a café in Jerusalem
Israel was the ultimate Start-up Nation. However, following the events of October 7, 2023, and the multi-front wars that followed, including on the northern front (pictured), the focus has shifted from simple growth to a desperate fight for stability.

Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis

Israeli banknotes come from countries in the world that use Forex or financial financials.

The strength of the shekel

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

How much is the war costing?


7 PLAUSIBLE WAYS TO MANAGE POTENTIAL BUSINESS RISKS

The consequences of these risks on your business


Israeli hi-tech raises $1.6 billion in third-quarter investments

IVC research has found that since 2017, investors have shifted from favoring investment in seed and development stages to more mature companies

Tel Aviv skyline

Economy Minister says Israel will be leading OECD economy within decade

Speaking at the Maariv Leaders Conference in Jerusalem, Cohen said Israel could rise from its current ranking by focusing on the country's hi-tech and energy sectors.

Economy Minister Eli Cohen at the Maariv Leaders Conference

Israel 5778 in numbers: 25,000 new Olim, 89% of Israelis are happy

The State of Israel contains 2.51 million households. 52,809 couples got married throughout this year, while 14,819 separated.

Israelis watching the IAF Independence Day show on the Tel Aviv beach

Kahlon celebrates Israel's highest-ever credit rating from S&P

The rating from S&P is the highest rating Israel has ever received from the credit agency.

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon

Scale-up nation?

‘Turn failure into fodder,’ Prof. Dan Isenberg urges unsuccessful start-ups

Prof. Daniel Eisenberg

New passenger wing opens at Ben-Gurion Airport as air travel booms

The new passenger wing includes telescopic glass pathways, eight plane exit gates, four bus exit gates, along with shops, restaurants, a VIP lounge and maintenance and cargo services.


White and blue and black

Most Israelis, including many 1990s leftwing supporters, saw firsthand the devastating results of unilateral actions carried out by both the Israeli and Palestinian governments.

ISRAELIS HARVEST grapes for wine, some of which will be exported. The author notes that market forces have trumped boycott attempts.

Why European Union studies are more relevant than ever – even to Israelis

A study of civic education textbooks in Israel showed that the younger generation continues to be educated on the basis of democracy as the most important common thread between us.

MK RACHEL AZARIA and EU Ambassador Emanuele Giaufret attend the EU-IASEI Annual Conference.

Economy minister: Increase exports to the US

Israel was first country to sign a free trade agreement with the US – in 1985 – while the US was the second country to sign one with Israel, the European Union was first.

 Night falls over Beersheba’s city center, which is quickly becoming a hi-tech hub for Israel