Free Trade Agreements

Why India and Israel still need an economic deal - opinion

Access to a growing market does not automatically translate into commercial opportunities. Israeli companies still need predictable regulations, competitive conditions, and reliable local partners

The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026
PM Netanyahu and India's Modi

From Europe to Asia: Israel’s 'Super-Sparta' vision finds a new ally in India - opinion

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026

 An illustrative image depicting US import tariffs.

Trump’s tariffs hit Americans with record costs and global trade disruption - opinion


Visit of Indian businessmen to Israel is boost for Free Trade Agreement

‘We can act as the Indian gateway for Israeli companies,’ says delegation leader

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

14 Days: Free trade

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Signing a UAE-Israel free trade agreement

Israel UAE trade agreement is a big deal - editorial

It’s a big deal for several reasons. First and foremost, it will boost economic ties between the two regional powerhouse.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and UAE counterpart Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri sign a free trade deal, May 31, 2022

Israel signs free trade deal with UAE, first-ever with an Arab state

Ambassador to the UAE Amir Hayek succinctly announced the signing of the agreement on twitter, tweeting "Done!" in response to a previous tweet on the topic.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and UAE counterpart Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri sign a free trade deal, May 31, 2022

Israel to finalize UAE free trade agreement, a first with an Arab state

The FTA covers 96% of the trade between the countries, which stood last year at $885 million.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog and then UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meet in Abu Dhabi, Jan. 30, 2022.

Israel, UAE finalize historic free-trade agreement

This is the first such financial treaty between the Jewish state and an Arab one in the Middle East.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and Emirati foreign trade minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi sign a free-trade agreement between Israel and the UAE

Israel, UAE to sign free-trade agreement by end of March

The agreement will "serve as an accelerator for significant economic prosperity" between the two nations, the Emirati ambassador to Israel said.

A man waves a giant United Arab Emirates flag outside the Prime Minister's official residence in Jerusalem on August 19, 2020

Israel’s growing Arab world trade reflects regional transformation - experts

A free trade agreement with the UAE is in the works.

 UAE CROWN PRINCE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meeting with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) leadership at the Dubai Airshow.

UK Trade Secretary in Jerusalem to ‘maximize benefit for both economies’

Israeli Minister of Economy Orna Barbivai and her UK counterpart kicked off talks to expand free trade agreement and build on Johnson gov’ts strategic commitment to better ties with Israel.

 British International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan is seen with Israeli Economy Minister Orna Barbivai in Jerusalem, on February 2, 2022.

India working on free trade agreements with Israel, Middle East nations

India is working on at least six free trade agreements, including one with the United Arab Emirates that can create a gateway for Indian trade to the Middle East and Africa.

Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry, attends a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020.