Israel economy

75 years of investing in Israel: Women driving a legacy of impact

From the very beginning, women played defining roles in shaping the story of Israel Bonds as investors, advocates, and leaders

The first Israel Bonds Women's delegation arrives in Israel, 1952
Natali Getahon, Tech-Career’s director of partnerships, addresses students.

Bridging the gap: How Tech-Career is opening hi-tech's doors to Ethiopian-Israelis

And how is the government dealing with the debt? By taking on even more debt. U.S. President Donald Trump.

America’s black hole: The debt threatening to swallow the global economy

"We continue to make strategic investments in Ashdod Port as part of our commitment to advanced equipment and future-ready infrastructure."

Ashdod Port launches international tender for double-jib cranes


Editor's Notes: Israel should listen to Musk and create a DOGE of its own

We are the State of the Start-Up Nation and need to act like it. Will that be easy? No. But if there’s any country in the world that can make chaos work efficiently, it is Israel. 

 WOULDN’T IT be great if every prime minister had an advisery group comprising the top Jewish and Israeli businessmen and women? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes Elon Musk on a tour of Kibbutz Kfar Aza in November 2023.

Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, if durable, could reduce risk to Israel's economy - Moody's

"Domestic political challenges and security concerns are some hurdles for Israel that may impede further progress," the agency said. 

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Start-Up Nation Central: Israeli startups raised $12.2b in 2024

Israeli cybersecurity companies, which account for 7% of all tech companies in Israel, raised $3.8 billion last year — about a third (36%) of total investments in the tech sector.

Content creation war-room at Druze Tech.

Israel economy: A rebound in farming could lead to a decrease in food prices

While key sectors show resilience, economists warn of lasting challenges due to poverty and defense spending

 A person holds Israeli shekel coins in their hand in Jerusalem on December 18, 2024.

Israeli high-tech sector concludes 2024 with 38% growth in capital raising

Preliminary data from LeumiTech and IVC’s high-tech report reveals that despite the challenges of 2024, the high-tech sector managed to secure its role as the growth engine of the Israeli economy.

LeumiTech CEO Maya Eisen Zafrir.

Failure to draft ultra-Orthodox cost economy NIS 8.5 billion - study

These estimates were based on publicly available information and BDO estimates, and the calculation was based on conservative assumptions.

 HAREDI MEN learn at the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem’s Mea She’arim, Sept. 13, 2023.

Why Israel’s stock market is ignoring economic forecasts

“We’re seeing the market repeating the way it has been in the past in previous security events," Kahanovitz said with optimism.

An electronic board displaying market data is seen at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, in Tel Aviv, Israel

How will Israel's new 2025 tax reforms enhance venture capital? - opinion

These proposed reforms represent a strategic effort to reinforce Israel's position as a global innovation and investment destination. 

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

The richest Israelis revealed: Who tops the list?

Five Israelis have secured positions in Bloomberg’s list of the 500 richest individuals in the world.

 Businessman Idan Ofer, former chairman of the board of Israel Corp.

Work isn’t a curse word: Time to light your fire - opinion

Why take your productive years and do absolutely nothing? Work isn’t a curse word, it’s something that should be encouraged. Sitting around and being unproductive is athe problem.

 US President Joe Biden shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, November 13, 2024.