Israel's economy

Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah

The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research.

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.
 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.

Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion

 Lapid presenting his economic new deal

'Middle class not a cow to be milked to death': Lapid slams gov't, unveils economic 'new deal'

The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

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


Former finance minister Moshe Kahlon summoned to pre-indictment hearing over fraud, breach of trust

Kahlon and other suspects, including UnetCredit's controlling shareholders, face potential indictment for fraud, embezzlement, and financial statement misrepresentation.

Moshe Kahlon

Central Bank governor: Israel must find balance between security spending, economy

The war’s cost will force Israel to make painful fiscal adjustments, which the government has begun to do, but some of which were not approved in the Knesset, Yaron said.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

Maariv and Walla Economic Summit 2024

The summit will take place on March 26, 2024 at the Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel in partnership with Bank Leumi.

 Maariv/Walla Economic Forum 2024.

Comptroller's report on cost of living unveils critical issues in Israel's economy

As the government formulates the 2024 budget, it must evaluate the war's impact on living costs and address the deficiencies highlighted in the report.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Israel's consumer confidence rises despite hi-tech funding challenges

A boost in consumer confidence has been observed amid recent political and economic uncertainties.

Bank Hapoalim

BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The projects address issues in a diverse range of sectors that hold strategic importance to both nations.

 Hi-tech computer equipment.

Netanyahu tells Dermer to ask finance orgs Israeli legal reform impact

Netanyahu asked Ron Dermer to smooth over the protected negative effect that the government's planned judicial reform will have on Israel's economy.

 Ron Dermer enters the Knesset plenum on December 29, 2022.

Barkat: I want to double Israel’s GDP within 15 years

Barkat’s lofty goals may be difficult to achieve in light of the proposed legal reform, which may harm Israel’s reputation among foreign investors.

Likud MK Nir Barkat addresses a Kohelet Policy Forum event, February 12, 2020.

Want a successful business? It’s all about networking - interview

Networking expert Gil Petersil supplies valuable advice on changing economies, the future of crypto and how to succeed in a more difficult market.

 Gil Petersil

Israeli Economist signs agreement to finance investments with Morocco

The two ministries agreed to establish a joint economic team and outline future agreements.

Israel's National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat is seen speaking in Rabat during a joint US-Israeli delegation to Morocco on December 22, 2020.