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The state of the Israeli economy - opinion

One major difficulty when evaluating Israel’s current economic situation is the lack of concrete data about the government’s operational plans regarding the war in Gaza.

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich addresses a news conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem earlier this month. That Smotrich is not an economist, and is quite ignorant of current economic theory and practice, is no secret, says the writer.
 Mekorot CEO Amit Lang.

S&P reaffirms Mekorot’s AAA credit rating: "Reflects Mekorot’s robust financial performance"

Aviram Uzi.

Strength even under fire: The Israeli Stock Exchange demonstrates impressive stability - opinion

A beggar sits and asks for money amid the coronavirus crisis, Jerusalem, 2020

Moody’s: Israel credit rating to stay at historic low in 2025


Gaza ceasefire should take pressure off Israel's credit rating, Fitch says

Analysts at Capital Economics said an effective ceasefire would have an "overwhelmingly positive" impact on Israel's public finances.

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

S&P drops Israel's credit rating, citing geopolitical risk after Iran attack

S&P also predicted that economic recovery will slow with real GDP growth of 0% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Moody's downgrade of Israel may overlook strategic shifts - opinion

Moody's recent downgrade of Israel's credit rating may not fully account for shifting regional dynamics and the country's economic resilience in the wake of recent strategic developments.

 IT’S NO coincidence that the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange showed positive momentum immediately following the news of the Nasrallah assassination, despite the Moody’s downgrade, the writer asserts.

Moody’s downgrade exposes Israel's financial strain amid military success - editorial

While Israel celebrates the IDF’s success against Hezbollah, Moody’s recent credit downgrade highlights looming economic challenges that the country cannot afford to ignore.

 A Moody's sign on the 7 World Trade Center tower is photographed in New York August 2, 2011.

Plenum approves NIS 3 billion expansion of 2024 budget

Members of the opposition have argued that the addition in government spending was unnecessary since the government could procure the necessary funds in other ways.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating from A2 to Baa1, to lowest rating ever

Moody's ratings are intended to give investors a simple gradation system for deciding which securities will be most reliable.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confer in the Knesset, last week. Moody’s announcement on lowering Israel’s credit rating is viewed by both Netanyahu and Smotrich as politically motivated, the writer notes.

Smotrich budget tussel: 'Attempt to weaken civil society undermines foundations of country'

Bezalel Smotrich invited the head of the Budget Department to resign if he could not comply with Smotrich's policies, shaking confidence in the ministry's economic management. 

 Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Ministry of Finance Budget Commissioner Yogev Gardos a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on October 19, 2023