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."

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByAARON GLICK

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, days before Israel’s general elections, October 22, 2026.

Students attending Bar-Ilan university in Ramat Gan.

Nearly one in three Israeli students considers leaving country as living costs soar - poll

A survey of 12,000 Israeli students reveals rising expenses, increased financial dependence on parents, struggles among reservists, and growing doubts about their futures.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByAVIHAI CHIIM

Economy Minister Nir Barkat presents "Israel's Basket".

Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections

Economy Minister Nir Barkat decided not to extend the project due to the expected change in government, leaving the decision to the incoming administration.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026|ByLIAT RON

A worker pours honey into a jar at the Raikin apiary in Moshav Sde Eliezer in northern Israel on September 19, 2022 ahead of the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah; illustrative

Demand for food assistance surges 32% ahead of Rosh Hashanah

The campaign includes food and cash donations, food package-packing events, fundraising from the public and business sector, and collaborations through online and digital platforms.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026|ByIDAN KWELLER

Startup Nation Central CEO: Israel leads cyber security boon despite war

A new report from Startup Nation Central shows an increase in private funding to Israel driven by the country’s dominant cybersecurity field.

JULY 17, 2024ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE

A cybersecurity employee from the Paris 2024 flying squad manages a simulated cyber attack and pretends to resolve it from a computer on the Olympic site which will host the hockey events at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes, near Paris, France, May 3, 2024.

Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn

The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.

JUNE 4, 2024ByELIAV BREUER

Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 25, 2023.

McDonald's to rebuy 225 Israeli stores after outburst of pro-Palestinian boycotts, protests

The US fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since Alonyal announced shortly after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that it would be donating free meals to Israeli military.

APRIL 5, 2024ByREUTERS

Israeli customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Tel Aviv March 2, 2006.

Bank Leumi president & CEO: 'The government must eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy'

“We all hope that the effects of the war will be short-lived and that the economic rebound that will follow will be significant," said Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman.

MARCH 26, 2024ByLIOR NOVIK

Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman at the conference.

Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

MARCH 14, 2024ByEVE YOUNG

People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

The war has taken its toll, Israel needs investments in innovation - opinion

While new innovations continue to pour into Israel, the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic downturn have slowed the rate of investment in tech start-ups worldwide, including in Israel.

MARCH 13, 2024ByBOAZ GOLANY

IN JANUARY, Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman bought 4.9% of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange for $25 million in a move that signaled confidence in the Israeli economy. The writer asks: What if similarly influential businesspeople set aside a cumulative investment of $1 billion in Israeli tech startup

Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget

Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.

MARCH 12, 2024ByELIAV BREUER

Head of the Finance committee MK Moshe Gafni speaks during a discussion on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 12, 2024.

The Blue & White brand collective supports the Israeli economy

The Blue & White Collective is a group of Israeli brands who joined forces to support the Israeli economy and encourage the purchase of Israeli brands during this difficult time since October 7.

MARCH 10, 2024ByLEE SIBYLA/WALLA!