With New York concluding one of its most closely watched mayoral election campaigns in recent times, the city now looks toward a new chapter. The newly elected mayor, whose views and positions have been clearly articulated throughout the campaign, will shape the city’s social, economic, and civic landscape in ways that are already being felt across the business community.
Among investors and high-net-worth families, the tone is measured but forward-looking. This is not a moment of concern but rather one of reassessment – an opportunity to diversify portfolios, balance risk, and strengthen long-term financial security. Within that context, Israel is once again emerging as a natural destination, not only as a symbol of identity but as a tangible economic opportunity.
A resilient market in Israel
While the United States remains the world’s strongest and most innovative economy, Israel has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout a year of geopolitical and financial challenges. Most of the immediate threats have been neutralized or significantly reduced, and the country’s financial system has continued to operate efficiently. Developers, banks, and investors have maintained stability and professionalism even under uncertainty, a reflection of a mature and disciplined market.
As of January 2025, the supply of new apartments in Israel has reached a record of roughly 78,000 units, including nearly 9,000 in Tel Aviv alone. The high-interest-rate environment is motivating developers to sell, creating a genuine window of opportunity for buyers and international investors, ranging from premium coastal towers in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to emerging residential and community projects in cities like Ramat Gan, the Sharon area, and Modi’in.
Naturally, as with any major international investment, investors should seek local counsel to navigate the specific tax and regulatory environment, but the underlying fundamentals of the Israeli market remain highly attractive.
Growth in New York and Tel Aviv
For investors in New York, this moment offers a chance to think strategically: While the city adjusts to a new political reality and redefines its urban and fiscal priorities, Israel is quietly rebuilding a balanced, transparent, and opportunity-rich real estate market. Two global financial centers – New York and Tel Aviv – stand at different crossroads, yet both hold pathways to growth and renewal.
Once again, Israel proves that it is not only a center of identity and security, but also a resilient, modern, and well-regulated real estate market, one that allows investors to build on solid ground.
In a rapidly changing world, whether for a home, an investment, or long-term strategy, the safest real estate project for investors around the world is in Israel.
The writer, a CPA, is founder and CEO of Operativa Capital.