Israeli economy
'Bibicoin will destroy Israel': Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's crypto plan for alternative funding
Eisenkot's campaign video claimed that the alternative system would generate "an economy like North Korea and Iran," and result in "the end of high-tech, the end of healthcare, the end of security."
Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll
Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections
Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Lack of financial assistance is 'death certificate' to tourism sector
In a meeting with the Finance Committee, Director General of Inbound Tourism Organizers said that the tourism industry will collapse if the coronavirus financial assistance program is not extended.
Tourism Ministry pilot program for travel groups sells out in minutes
The pilot program aims to bring 20 groups of vaccinated tourists to Israel in an attempt to kickstart the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.
Tourism Ministry reveals plan for vaccinated incoming tourists
Tourism from overseas dropped by 81% in 2020 – and although a third of Israeli hotels remain closed, hundreds of thousands of Israelis depend on visitors from abroad for their livelihood.
Israeli Economist signs agreement to finance investments with Morocco
The two ministries agreed to establish a joint economic team and outline future agreements.
S&P affirms Israel’s AA-rating despite economic hit
"Israel is in a good position compared to other countries who are struggling [financially] with the coronavirus crisis."
Prices stay high as unemployment soars, fueling economic crisis - analysis
Israelis pay as if they live in a wealthy country, and receive average or below average goods and services.
Israel’s tale of two economies
The pandemic has highlighted economic, as well as demographic, differences in Israel
Israel slips to 26th spot in global economic competitiveness ranking
The Israeli economy impressed globally for its scientific infrastructure but scored particularly poorly in a comparison of prices and basic infrastructure.
The Anglo playing a key role in jump-starting Israel’s economy
“We haven’t seen a contraction on a yearly basis in the Israeli economy for an awful long time, this is a very rare event.”
What are the key challenges facing Israel's new finance minister?
Faced with an economy expected to enter recession, soaring unemployment and no government budget, it is difficult to imagine a harder welcome for Israel Katz.
