Economy of israel
Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index
Tel Aviv is one of the only three Middle East cities included in the top 50 of the index, which ranks the top 1,000 cities worldwide following several key areas.
16 days at home: Who approved the holiday break fiasco?
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Cutting support for Haredi families would weaken Israel’s demographic resilience, economy - opinion
Third consecutive cut: Bank of Israel lowers interest rates to 3.25%, following economic review
The Bank of Israel's Monetary Committee lowered the interest rate on Tuesday. The rate was previously lowered in July, when the BoI decided to cut the rate from 3.75% to 3.5%.
Who will stand at the machine? The systemic failure paralyzing Israel’s production lines
Many vacant positions, factories left without hands to work, and bureaucracy stalling the economy. Following the war, demand for foreign workers is rising, but in practice, only a few arrive.
Ukraine, a living laboratory for modern warfare, is shaping the global economy, security - opinion
The protracted conflict has shattered Europe’s longstanding assumption that economic interdependence could serve as a substitute for military deterrence.
When Trump shuts off the tap: The quiet economic blow heading toward Israel
As American anger shifts toward aid and gas prices, Dr. Eli Cook warns: Removing US backing leaves Israel's economy completely exposed.
The next evolution of technology transfer - opinion
Today’s scientific breakthroughs rarely emerge in isolation. They are increasingly shaped by collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and sectors.
Financial literacy in an uncertain economy: Skills households need to navigate change
As economic uncertainty grows, financial literacy can help households manage budgets, prepare for unexpected costs, and make more informed decisions about their financial future.
Foreign workers are a growth engine for Israel’s economy - opinion
Since October 7, Israel has been forced to confront one of the most severe labor shortages in its history. In the construction sector alone, tens of thousands of workers disappeared almost overnight.
Jobs, not just policing, are key to fighting crime in Israel’s Arab society - opinion
Reducing crime in Arab society means pairing tough law enforcement with greater access to quality jobs and meaningful opportunity.
Israel in the eye of the storm — But the economy tells a different story
The State of Israel sits at the center of the geopolitical turbulence, yet precisely at this juncture many of its macro indicators look better than those of quite a few countries far removed from it.
US import reform approved in Knesset
The Knesset has approved a landmark bill aimed at easing the entry of US-standard goods into the country without requiring additional local certification.