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Israel's economic future at risk as productivity falls behind G7 nations, report warns

Israel went from outperforming G7 economies to lagging behind them, as a new Shoresh report warns that education gaps, demographic shifts, and brain drain threaten its economic future.

A nighttime view of the Haifa Port and the surrounding area in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, September 17, 2026.
The opening of the school year in Omer.

Israel spends more of its GDP on education than the OECD average, but less per student

Illustrative: Customers walk past a flag vendor as they shop at a bazaar in Istanbul on September 6, 2022.

OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices

OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now


Israel’s life expectancy is higher than average, int’l data shows

OECD report claims Israelis live longer than average, drink less, commit suicide less

An empty hospital bed at Hasharon Hospital

Israel and the worldwide taxation system - opinion

The “model rules” are the detailed nuts and bolts for implementing the 15% minimum tax rate in 137 countries, Israel included.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

COVID-19 highlights Israel's need to invest in healthcare - editorial

There’s not a person in the country that doesn’t rely on the healthcare system to provide the best care possible.

 Kaplan hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot on January 18, 2022.

Israeli health system understaffed, under-equipped - OECD data

A report released by the Health Ministry examined exactly where Israel has improved or deteriorated when compared with data from 2010.

 Kaplan hospital team members wearing safety gear as they work in the Coronavirus ward of Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot on January 18, 2022.

Israel saw missed opportunities, unexpected recovery in 2021 - report

11% of deaths in Israel result from diabetes, with its poor treatment for the disease ranking the bottom three countries of the 37-country survey from which the data was drawn.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

The great international tax reform – Part 3 miscellaneous - opinion

Below we briefly review proposed miscellaneous measures. Other proposals for companies and individuals were outlined in earlier articles.

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E-filing: Filing for your tax electronically - opinion

Electronic filing of tax returns and the electronic transfer of payments are becoming the norm, with over 9 out of 10 business taxpayers filing their returns electronically in 2019.

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Bennett, ministers arrive in Glasgow for Climate Conference

Bennett is set to spend two days in Glasgow, at the conference meant to strengthen the 2015 Paris Agreement.

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett as he arrives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain November 1, 2021.

Will international tax changes move the stock markets? - opinion

Disputes are likely, the dispute resolution procedure across the 136 countries is still unclear.

MARKET DATA at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

OECD Two Pillar package – Is free trade finished? - opinion

Will your group’s taxes take off? Or will you outfox the OECD?

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