Israeli economy

Norway sells stake in Israeli jet engine group, to divest from more companies over Gaza war

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to the IDF.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023
 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Investing through Israeli eyes: How to win in the current market - opinion

 People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis

 Israel market comparison

Comparing the Israeli Market to the Global Economy


Current situation could lead to firings, economy must be opened - business leaders head

"The Israeli economy is strong but needs certainty, backup, and conditions that will allow it to continue to function even in emergency."

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Tel Aviv, June 16, 2025.

Hamilton Lane Israel head at firm’s 2025 investor event

“Since the war, Hamilton Lane has invested close to $250 million in Israel”.

 Juan Delgado, Co-CEO; Limor Beker, Head of Israel; Yuval Raphael, Israel’s 2025 Eurovision rep.; Andrea Kramer COO; Mario Giannini, Executive Co-Chairman

Israel plans to bring budget deficit below 3% of GDP for 2026-28

Hurt by the war, growth was some 1% in 2024 and is projected to grow 3-3.5% this year.

 Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends an inauguration event for Israel's new light rail line for the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, in Petah Tikva, Israel, August 17, 2023.

How leading experts got Israel's economy wrong – opinion

Experts underestimated Israel’s resilience, yet its stock market soared.

 THE STOCK exchange flag flies between two Israeli flags at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange building. In 2024, the Israeli stock market outperformed all major stock indices, including the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500, and the FTSE 100, the writers point out.

A long-overdue reform: New Osek Zair will help Israel’s small businesses thrive - analysis

For small business owners, the Osek Za’ir is an opportunity to save time, reduce costs, and focus on contributing to Israel’s economy.

 THE ISRAEL Tax Authority is apparently interpreting ‘mail’ to include email and downloads from the Internet.

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.

 From left to right - Maya Schwartz, Shay Michel, Shlomo Landress.

Israel's budget shows that self-preservation tops government priorities - editorial

The 2025 budget ignores several crucial factors. The ramifications will likely have lasting detrimental effects on our world standing.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.

Israeli economic and social resilience shines amid war challenges - opinion

The resilience of the Israeli economy, the extraordinary strength of the Israeli people, and their genuine desire to continue this amazing project known as the State of Israel are sources of optimism

 THE OFFICES of the Central Bureau of Statistics in Jerusalem: The bureau reports that foreign investments in Israel increased by $5.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024, the largest financial increase since early 2023, the writer notes.

The true cost of a shorter school week: The cheap solution will cost us dearly - opinion

The proposed reduction of the school week threatens Israel's education system and economy without addressing the real challenges in education.

An empty classroom

Metal solution: Eltron company won the tender of the Airports Authority

Eltron, top Israeli metal solutions provider, wins Israel Airports Authority tender again. Services include production, supply, installation, and maintenance of doors and gates.

  Eltron company is part of the Trelidor group /

I got a nerve block for PTSD, here's what happened - opinion

With Israel potentially facing $50 billion in economic costs from PTSD over the next five years, this innovative approach could be a crucial step toward healing.

 THE WRITER speaks at the Lynx Future of AI & FinTech Junction conference last month in Tel Aviv.