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Saudi Arabia, what are you waiting for? It's time to join the Abraham Accords - opinion
Even amid conflict, Israel’s economy and capital markets continue to surge, raising questions about Saudi Arabia’s future role in regional integration.
The health budget paradox
Israelis' wealth grows 80% in six years
Debt, defense, and disruption: The true cost of Israel's multi-front war - analysis
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
After two years of war, Israelis are facing mounting economic pressures. A new report by the Taub Center warns country must boost productivity and invest in human capital
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.
Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP
The ratio has risen nine percentage points over the past two years, largely due to Israel's wars against the terrorist groups Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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.
