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Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
"The upward trend in the debt-to-GDP ratio stems from the security spending required following the war," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Taub Center 2025 Report: Rising defense debt and low productivity threaten Israel’s 2026 growth
Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28
Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP
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?
Hi-Tech leaders urge government support amid war-driven uncertainty
The credit rating downgrades could "tarnish Israel’s reputation as a thriving start-up nation—a brand image that could take years to rebuild," Shlomo Landress notes.
Second only to Ukraine: The cost of Israel's defense burden
Experts warn of economic impact as Israel’s defense budget reaches 6.5% of GDP.
Despite Fitch credit rating drop, Israel's economy remains stable - editorial
Fitch downgraded Israel’s credit rating due to prolonged war. However, Israel's economy remains strong and requires various adjustments to ensure stability.
Bank of Israel drops GDP growth forecast amid prolonged war prediction
GDP impairment is affected by both army reserves mobilization and restrictions on Palestinian laborers, creating supply issues.
Israel's deficit continues to grow past 2024 ceiling, hits 7.6%
Increased government spending is partially made up of expenses that don't support growth, Bank Hapoalim's head economic consultant Professor Leo Leiderman said.
Israel's GDP grows 14.1% in first quarter of 2024
Spending is still high, however private consumption and investment have yet to return to pre war levels, said the CBS.
Israel-Hamas war takes toll on Israel's 2023 GDP
GDP revealed to have decreased in final quarter of 2023 as a result of conflict, revised report shows.
Israel-Hamas war doubles Israel's debt raising in 2023
The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October led to a doubling of Israel's borrowing in the past year, with the state raising 160 billion shekels in debt.
War hurt Israeli economy 'on many levels' - Bank of Israel report
2023 presented an obstacle for the Israeli economy, with the contentious judicial overhaul crisis and ongoing Israel-Hamas war sparking questions of resilience.
