economy

Economy is the next front of Israel's existential war, and it's losing

Israel's adherence to ineffective systems without regulation could lead to a dangerous cycle.

01/10/2024

Buy holiday gifts at Katom Israel on Mizrahi Tefahot Bank

Supporting local businesses, Bank Mizrahi Tefahot urges public to buy holiday gifts at Katom Israel digital complex on their website, featuring diverse products from northern and southern regions.

By MAARIV
01/10/2024

'Despite the heavy fighting, there has been no damage to the water supply'

Mekorot CEO Amit Lang spoke about the challenges facing Israel's water sector during the war at the Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Conference of the Jerusalem Post Group, Maariv and Walla

By LIOR NOVIK
30/09/2024

Plenum approves NIS 3 billion expansion of 2024 budget

Members of the opposition have argued that the addition in government spending was unnecessary since the government could procure the necessary funds in other ways.

Israel's central bank extends war economic aid package

Residents of the South up to 7 km. are eligible for extended benefits, as opposed to residents up to 30 km. from the border as previously.

22/09/2024
  Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Thinking ahead: A SWOT analysis of Israel's economy at war

Let us analyze Israel’s economy as it gears up for a sustained wartime emergency – and think ahead about how best to meet the coming daunting challenges.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
20/09/2024

A year later: Sharp increase in apartment sales last July

A Ministry of Finance review shows a 29% rise in July 2024 apartment sales vs. July 2023, with new sales up 51%. Investor activity and first-time buyer purchases also saw strong growth.

Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speak in the Knesset plenum

Economist warns: Israel's war costs could reach 10% of GDP, raising urgent challenges

"It is not unlike a second war of independence. And unlike the Yom Kippur War of 1973, which lasted three weeks, its end is not in sight.”

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
16/09/2024

Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Iran set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia in October from the 22cd till the 24th.

By REUTERS
15/09/2024

Israel's fiscal deficit climbs again

The figure for the end of July was 8.1% of GDP, or NIS 155 billion.

By OREN DORI/GLOBES/TNS
10/09/2024
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