Israel Pushing for Price Supervision of Matzah as Passover Approaches
Israel's Ministry of Economy pushes for urgent matzah price supervision ahead of Passover, citing two companies' 80% market control and excessive profits.
Economy
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate Again, Defying Economist Forecasts
Bank of Israel cuts its key interest rate to 4%, defying economist forecasts for the second time. This move reflects 2.4% inflation and a strong shekel.
Vulnerable Israelis Overcharged in Property Taxes, State Report Finds
Israel's State Comptroller reveals a report finding vulnerable Israelis overcharged municipal property taxes. Two in five complaints were justified.
Subcommittee for Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy discusses economic system in Gaza. MK Turpaz, chair: “We are in a new and very problematic reality in the Gaza”
Israel's Foreign Policy Subcommittee debated Gaza's economic system, noting $7 billion in aid and the shekel's dominance. MK Turpaz cited a "new and problematic.
Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate Again, Defying Economist Forecasts
Bank of Israel cuts its key interest rate to 4%, defying economist forecasts for the second time. This move reflects 2.4% inflation and a strong shekel.
Opposition Leader MK Lapid in 40-signature debate: Cost of living is causing the collapse of an entire generation here, negative migration has peaked, people are leaving because they’ve despaired, they stopped believing in the State of Israel’s future
Opposition Leader MK Yair Lapid warns Israel's cost of living crisis is causing a generation to despair, leading to peak negative migration as citizens lose.
Passover Savings: Israeli Authorities Target Kosher Flour Prices
Israeli authorities propose a 26% cut in kosher flour prices for Passover. Matzah prices are also under review to prevent profiteering for holiday consumers.
Israel Greenlights $35 Billion Gas Export Agreement With Egypt
Israel greenlights a historic $35 billion natural gas export agreement with Egypt, its largest energy deal ever, promising to bolster the Israeli economy and.
Israeli Exports on the Rise, Approaching Pre-War Peak
Israeli exports are surging, forecast to reach nearly $160 billion in 2025, nearing pre-war peak levels. Economy Minister Nir Barkat highlights Israel's strong.
Trade Momentum Builds as German Business Leaders Visit Israel
German business leaders visit Israel, building trade momentum. A 70-person delegation, led by DHL's Tobias Meyer, aims to deepen ties as Israeli exports surge.
Negev Cities to Receive $31.8M Boost for Housing, R&D, and Airport Plans
Israel approves a $31.8M boost for Negev cities, fueling housing, R&D, and airport plans. The investment drives economic growth and attracts population to the
Haredi Enlistment Would Ease Army and Economic Strain, Bank of Israel Says
Bank of Israel: Haredi enlistment is crucial to ease army and economic strain. Expanding enlistment saves Israel billions annually, cutting reservist costs. New