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Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform
After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.
Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks
Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28
Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform
Israel's military expenditure surged by 65% in 2024, research shows
Spending across the Middle East reached an estimated $243 billion in 2024, increasing 15% from 2023, and 19% more than it was in 2015.
Israel's economy, labor market still weak after Israel-Hamas War - OECD report
The OECD reported that Israel’s AI sector shows promise, but gender and education gaps persist.
Experts outline mortgage challenges for foreigners
At a real estate conference with The Jerusalem Post, experts broke down key mortgage challenges for foreign residents buying property in Israel.
Top Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Official: ‘Our task is to translate common sense to common practice’
Israel’s economy is growing, and foreign residents are taking notice, said experts at the Mizrahi Tefahot Real Estate Conference with The Jerusalem Post.
Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates
This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.
Israel's economy grew 1% in 2024, above expectations
The data indicate a continued recovery in the last quarter of 2024, with growth of 2.5% on an annualized basis, following a jump of 5.3% in the third quarter.
Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP
The ratio has risen nine percentage points over the past two years, largely due to Israel's wars against the terrorist groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Jerusalem's economic woes: Israel's deficit increased twice initial predictions
From a fall in government revenue to Israel's national deficit: What were the highs and lows of Israel's 2024 economy?
Finance Ministry officials to 'Post': Moody's rating drop was premature, a step too far
The downgrade dropped Israel by two notches, from A2 to Baa1—the country's lowest score ever—and maintained a negative outlook for its rating.
No war exit strategy or haredi draft: Ten explanations for Moody's ratings drop - explainer
While it cited intensified geopolitical risk as the key driver in this ratings decision, the agency painted a complex and bleak picture of Israel's economic and political future.
Gold Jumps on Strong GDP; Vizsla Spurs Silver Rally Despite Home Sales Slump
Gold prices rebound as U.S. GDP exceeds expectations, while a 5.5% drop in pending home sales pressures the market. Silver rises, bolstered by Vizsla’s high-grade discovery.
