Economics
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.
Netanyahu warns of sanctions, opponents warn of collapse: Who's scaring voters? - analysis
Netanyahu's crypto plan could cause 'irreversible damage' to Israeli economy, business leaders warn
Hendel to 'Post': Reservists Party could decide Israel's next government - interview
Nearly NIS 800 for a family outing: Israel’s Hanukkah Festigal ticket prices skyrocketing
Four full-price tickets to Festigal, an annual children’s musical, would cost NIS 796 this year. Discounts through membership programs reveal large gaps in what families could pay.
Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis
According to assessments, the Iranian street is simmering, and the next boiling point, driven by American leverage, could arrive within months, though public reaction remains unpredictable.
Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows
Analysis by US advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), shows at least eight gas tankers carrying Iranian liquefied petroleum gas have left the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.
Iran's central bank governor dismisses claims of economic collapse amid US blockade
Washington reinstated its blockade of Iranian ports in July and launched "Operation Economic Outcast" on August 24, a campaign aimed at severing Iran’s remaining links with the global economy.
Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview
“If anyone gets in my way, I will bring down their government,” he said, stating he would demand control of the Finance Ministry and the Competition Authority in coalition negotiations.
Liberman warns US could recognize Palestinian state, sanction Israel within two years
Bennett calls for bringing Israeli talent home as political leaders address venture capital summit ahead of elections.
Middle East economy to shrink 2.1% in 2026, Gulf economies by 4.3%, World Bank forecasts
Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.
China-Syria trade rises by hundreds of millions of dollars as China launches industrial investments
The value of Syrian imports from China reached approximately $669.9 million during the first six months of 2026, exceeding in just half a year the total value of Chinese exports to Syria in 2025.
Gas prices in Israel to reach all-time high at NIS 8.27 per liter amid worldwide price hikes
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said later Tuesday that he instructed officials to "prepare for an additional subsidy on gasoline to stem the price spike," according to N12 News.
Election economics: Israel’s government must not buy voters’ support - editorial
As Israel enters the final month before the election, officials must resist vote-buying through public spending, while critics should not label every government decision electioneering.
