Israel economy

Following the 1967 playbook: Israel's post-war tech boom - opinion

The parallels with 1967 are striking. Israel has once again been forced to look inward towards its own military industrial base and high-tech sector

Israeli drone startup XTEND has secured a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Department of Defense to develop and deliver AI-enabled, modular, one-way attack drones designed for close-quarter combat.
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion

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What are tech exits doing to Israel's economy?

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As 2026 begins, AI boom pushes Israeli tech salaries toward NIS 40,000


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 needs NIS 171 billion to match Western standards'

A lack of effective government highlights the necessity for substantial reform in Israel's civil infrastructure, increasing investment in several areas.

 A street vendor sells bagels amid a crowd of protesters demonstrating against judicial reform in Tel Aviv, March 1, 2023.

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For business owners in the Gaza border area, resilience is key

Despite the severe impact of the October 7 terror attacks, business leaders in the Gaza border area are determined to rebuild and move forward.

 Nirlat factory after October 7, Nir Lot.

Economists forecast unemployment surge, Q4 contraction amid war

Others believe it’s far too soon to know what the extent of the war’s damage on Israel’s economy will be.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Direct coalition funds to the war effort, now - editorial

Today, as Israel faces an unforeseen expenditure of enormous proportions and an economic crisis that may linger for years, using these funds for anything else is downright scandalous.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.

AI21 reaches $1.4 billion valuation with $208m. support from Intel and Comcast

Beyond its commercial pursuits, AI21 has been actively involved in industry-wide efforts to provide support during the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

 The company's founders (L to R): Uri Goshen, co-founder and co-CEO, Professor Yoav Shoham, co-founder and co-CEO, and Professor Amnon Shashua.

Israel Bonds are a powerful way to keep Israel’s economy resilient  

Since Hamas’s barbaric October 7 attack on Israel, Israel Bonds and its affiliates have secured more than $1 billion in bond investments from investors, fortifying Israel’s economy during wartime.

Israel Bonds President and CEO Dani Naveh addressed a packed crowd at the Israel Bonds Real Estate & Allied Division Luncheon in New York City, which raised more than $61 million for the Jewish state on November 13, 2023.

Israel's economic battle plan: Steering the economy through war - opinion

How should Israel manage its economy during and after a prolonged war that may be fought on two fronts – South and North?

 A damaged home is seen after it was hit by a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip into Sderot on October 17

Melisron's 'Blue and White November' initiative supports Israeli farmers