...
Tuesday . 23 December . 2025
Breaking Update

Israel’s Trade Deficit $3.2 Billion in November 2025

Israel's November 2025 trade deficit reached $3.2 billion (10.4 billion Shekels), with goods exports at $5 billion and imports at $8.3 billion, excluding.

Ni Gil Tanenbaum Breaking News

Jerusalem, 23 December, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the country’s trade deficit in goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 10.4 billion Shekels ($3.2 billion) in November 2025.

Exports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 16.1 billion Shekels ($5 billion). Of the total exports of goods, exports to European countries accounted for 33%, exports to American countries 33%, exports to Asian countries 20%, and the remaining 14% to the rest of the world.

Imports of goods (excluding diamonds) amounted to 26.5 billion Shekels ($8.3 billion). 47% of imports were from European countries, 33% from Asian countries, 11% from American countries, and the remaining 9% from the rest of the world.

Trend data in recent months (September – November 2025)

Exports of goods to the European Union increased by 22.3%.

Imports of goods from China fell by 19.0%.

author avatar
Gil Tanenbaum
Live Breaking Updates

Breaking News Coverage

Real-time breaking news coverage from Israel and the Middle East. Stay informed with the latest developments as they happen.

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 Updated continuously
Breaking News 21 minutes ago New

Emergency Exercise Simulates Devastating Earthquake in Israel

Israel's health system undergoes a large-scale earthquake simulation, deploying emergency medical teams and a field hospital to test response capabilities.

Breaking News 51 minutes ago New

Two Israeli Civilians Rescued After Entering Arab Village Near Bethlehem

IDF forces rescued two Israeli civilians after their vehicle accidentally entered the Arab village of Husan near Bethlehem. The citizens were safely located.

Breaking News 1 hour ago New

$48 Million Allocated to Improve Environmental Standards in Northern Frontline Communities

Israel allocates $48 million for environmental rehabilitation in northern frontline communities, addressing agricultural waste, asbestos hazards, and.

Breaking News 1 hour ago New

Israel Expands Northern Public Transport, Haifa Area Gets New Lines

Israel's Ministry of Transportation is significantly expanding public transport in the North, publishing a tender for Haifa and Nesher areas to add new lines.

Breaking News 3 hours ago New

Israeli Woman Safely Rescued After Entering Arab Village Near Ramallah

Israeli forces rescued a civilian woman who entered the Arab village of Ni'lin near Ramallah by vehicle. The IDF located and safely extracted the woman outside.

Breaking News 3 hours ago New

Israel to Boost Foreign Workers in Agriculture Sector

Israel's agriculture ministry launches a 2026 pilot to boost foreign workers for essential farm services, aiming to solve manpower shortages and ensure food.

Breaking News 4 hours ago New

New Law Expected to Expand Competition in Automotive Imports, Reduce Prices for Consumers

Israel approves new law to expand automotive import competition, allowing indirect importers customs duty exemption to reduce consumer prices.

Breaking News 4 hours ago New

Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day December 23, 2025

Israeli shekel exchange rates on December 23, 2025, as set by the Bank of Israel, show the US Dollar at 3.1910 NIS and the Euro at 3.7664 NIS.

Breaking News 4 hours ago New

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Recap: TA-35 Up 0.07% on Dec 23, 2025

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) recap for December 23, 2025, shows TA-35 up 0.07% to 3,711.25. Explore key index performances and market turnover.

Breaking News 5 hours ago New

IDF Foils Drone Smuggling Attempt of 40 Pistols

The IDF foiled an attempt to smuggle 40 pistols into Israel using a drone along the eastern border, intercepting the aircraft and seizing the weapons.