Economy of israel

Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government

Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.
Facade of the Banque de France (Bank of France) head office in Paris on July 10, 2026.

Why does Moody’s rate France above Israel? The economic gap deserves scrutiny – opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Mahane Yehuda market, in Jerusalem, October 22, 2026

Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, October 21, 2026.

What the hell is going on with Netanyahu? - opinion


Trump’s five day window for Iran deal may decide Israel’s inflation path, expert tells ‘Post’

Economists warn Israel’s inflation could rise if Iran talks fail, as oil market shocks increase fuel prices and ripple across the economy.

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near gas field‏

How much is the war costing?

The government estimates that defense forces have so far spent about NIS 20 billion in fifteen days. The assessment is that the cost of the entire war could reach NIS 50 billion

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.

Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio

The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at cabinet meeting to vote on 2026 budget, December 5, 2025.

Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions

The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.

Israeli shekel

Study shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs

The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish sector has been protesting over the attempts to draft young haredi men into the military.

Criticism without a platform, the problem with Bennett’s return - opinion

Bennett’s campaign leans on critique and rhetoric, offering little clarity on policy, governance, or Israel’s future direction.

Naftali Bennett.

Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform

Numerous supermarkets across the country posted signs limiting the number of milk cartons each shopper could purchase as shelves ran low.

Israel faces milk store stock shortage as dairy farmers halt milk deliveries. Febuary 2, 2026

Grapevine: 'I also remember a miracle'

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The former concentration camp Auschwitz

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

Einat Meir, chief economist at Israel Discount Bank

Teva collaborates on skin disease treatment, releases targets

Under the agreement with Royalty Pharma, the companies will jointly develop the anti-IL-15 antibody, TEV-'408, which is in a phase 1b trial for the treatment of vitiligo

Logo of Teva Pharmaceutical