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.
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 Lapid presenting his economic new deal

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The Fitch Ratings building is seen in New York

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


Mayors tell government: If parents return to work, we must re-open schools

"Every sensible person understands that parents cannot go to work when their children are at home," Bibas said.

Haim Bibas

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 0.25%

"This assessment is based on a large number of parameters regarding which uncertainty is particularly high at this time, and that could change by the next interest rate decision."

Amir Yaron speaks during a ceremony whereby he is sworn in as Bank of Israel governor by Israel's President Reuven Rivlin, in the presence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, in Jerusalem December 24, 2018

Israel stress test shows banks' stability not in danger

The stability of Israel’s banking system is not in danger in the event of a local macroeconomic shock such as a housing crisis, but banks nonetheless would be affected, the Bank of Israel said.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the Bank of Israel building in Jerusalem August 7, 2013.

Liberating businesses from bureaucracy and high corporate tax

On average, corporations in Israel have to comply with 33 tax payments a year.

Shekel money bills

Economy minister: Increase exports to the US

Israel was first country to sign a free trade agreement with the US – in 1985 – while the US was the second country to sign one with Israel, the European Union was first.

 Night falls over Beersheba’s city center, which is quickly becoming a hi-tech hub for Israel

Economic Independence and Independence Day

Every new settlement established on the basis of agriculture or commerce, rather than dependent on donations from “Distribution Funds,” was a practical manifestation of economic independence.

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Mightier than the dollar

The shekel continues to soar, but Israel’s economy remains strong, defying the doomsayers

Art by Avi Katz

Handicapped and disadvantaged march for increased pensions

“I am here for the people who don’t have things to eat, who are outside in the winter. I am here to tell the government to give the people the minimum they need to live. The minimum!”

Vicki Knafo (third from left) leads a march of handicapped and financially disadvantaged persons in Tel Aviv on Sunday.

IMF report stings Strum committee on credit card plan

The committee, which issued its final report in June, set out plans to spin off the country's two largest credit cards from its two biggest banks.

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Israeli high-tech exits reach $3.3b in first half of 2016

In the first half of the year, 45 high-tech companies completed exit deals averaging $74 million, somewhat higher than the $72 million average deal last year.

Israeli high-tech exits reach $3.3b in first half of 2016