Israel turns to Indian workers to replace Palestinians Over the past year, approximately 16,000 have arrived from the South Asian nation, with plans to recruit thousands more. Dec. 30, 2024
Foreign investment in Israel surged in 2024, despite conflict Data for the year indicates a growth trend in foreign investment, according to the Israeli Finance Ministry's chief economist. JNS Staff Dec. 25, 2024
Israel raises VAT to 18% as part of effort to rein in deficit The 1% increase will cost Israeli families an additional 1,000 to 2,000 shekels per year, according to estimates. David Isaac Dec. 11, 2024
Northern Israel’s war toll: 5b shekels in damage and counting Businesses have suffered big loss due to disrupted operations, damaged stock and decreased revenue, with the agricultural sector particularly hard hit. Nov. 22, 2024
Israeli high-tech sector raises nearly $1 billion in October Despite regional conflict, investment in Israeli tech companies in the first 10 months of 2024 has surpassed 2023's total. Nov. 13, 2024
Netanyahu on 2025 state budget: ‘If needed, we will add more’ The Israeli premier said that the government has additional sources for funding its security needs. Nov. 3, 2024
Netanyahu gov’t meets to vote on 2025 state budget "Security also depends on the economy. We can't have a strong army if we don't have a way to finance it," the Israeli prime minister said. Oct. 31, 2024
Israel slashes economic growth outlook amid war The proposed 2024-2025 budget aims for a deficit target of 4% of GDP, necessitating nearly $10 billion in cuts. Oct. 30, 2024
Damage from Iran’s Oct. 1 missile barrage tops $40m Some 2,500 claims for compensation have been submitted to the Israeli government. Oct. 13, 2024
