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Israel to build new international airport in Negev, PMO announces
The project, initially approved by the Economic Affairs Committee in March of 2025, is also intended to help alleviate traffic at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Israel to launch platform for securing cross-government research
IDF moves to quell reservist backlash over service cuts tied to post-war budget deal
Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Smotrich: Gaza real estate 'bonanza' could finance war, rehab northern towns
“There’s a real estate bonanza there. This is how it pays for itself. I’ve started negotiations with the Americans. I’m not joking. I had a serious conversation with them," Smotrich said.
Netanyahu's 'Sparta' metaphor obscures Israel's wartime economic reality - analysis
Even with boycotts, sanctions, and embargoes making life harder, Israel will continue trading, innovating, and exporting, at the same time as it develops greater self-reliance.
Smotrich leads economic-diplomatic delegation to India
During the visit, the delegation is expected to advance a series of economic cooperation agreements between Israel and India, paving the way to deepen bilateral ties and expand mutual investments.
Finance, Defense ministries to establish c'mtee to expand resources for wounded IDF soldiers
A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus on psychological care and integration.
The state of the Israeli economy - opinion
One major difficulty when evaluating Israel’s current economic situation is the lack of concrete data about the government’s operational plans regarding the war in Gaza.
Gov't approves proposal for mass increase in budget to Defense Ministry
The decision came with major opposition from ministers who were strongly against the government’s move.
Finance Minister Smotrich rejects compensating Israelis stranded outside Israel during Iran war
Finance Committee opposed the decision and called on Netanyahu to readdress the issue.
IDF backtracks after widespread texts for reservists to reimburse gov't vacation vouchers
The military’s retraction letter followed reports of text messages sent nationwide on Tuesday, informing reservists using government vouchers to return the money.
From Tel Aviv to Haifa in 30 minutes: Israel Railways to launch high-speed line by 2029
According to the Transportation Ministry, trains on the new line will be capable of speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour.
