Israeli Damage Claims Close to 10,000 but Lag Behind June 2025 Toll
Israel's Tax Authority reports 9,829 property damage claims by March 11, 2026, fewer than June 2025, with Tel Aviv and Ashkelon most affected.
Economy
Labor Minister Advances Legislative Amendments to Protect Workers During Emergencies
Labor Minister Yariv Levin is advancing legislative amendments to protect workers during emergencies, including expanded protections for evacuated employees.
Israels Milk Boom: Holiday Surge Meets Long-Term Production Growth
Israel's Ministry of Agriculture reports significant 2025 dairy sector growth with high yields and a 63% demand surge for the Shavuot holiday in Jerusalem.
Increases in Producer Price Indexes
Israel's Producer Price Index for April 2026 reveals a 3.9% increase in industrial output prices, with fuel prices up 41.4% month-over-month.
Across The Board Increases in April Price Indexes
Israel's Input Price Index saw across-the-board increases in April 2026, with significant jumps in bus fares, construction, and agriculture.
Israels Trade Deficit $4.3 Billion in April
Israel's trade deficit hit $4.3 billion in April 2026, as exports and imports both saw significant declines, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 14, 2026
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed May 14, 2026, with the TA-35 index up 0.45% and TA-125 up 0.43%, as equity turnover exceeded NIS 5.3 billion.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 14, 2026
The Bank of Israel set the end-of-day shekel exchange rates for May 14, 2026, with the NIS showing slight declines against the USD, EUR, and GBP.
Retail Sales Down Slightly
Israeli retail sales revenue decreased by 0.3% in early 2026, but food chain revenues saw an 8.8% increase, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Bank of Israel Moves Forward with New Digital Shekel
The Bank of Israel has advanced its digital shekel project, concluding benefits outweigh costs and detailing progress in regulation and technological.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced a downturn, with the TA-90 index dropping 2.94% and TACombo falling 2.69%.
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Bank of Israel released end-of-day shekel exchange rates on May 13, 2026, with the US Dollar at 2.9080 NIS and the Euro at 3.4070 NIS.
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