Israel’s Exports of Goods Totaled $59 Billion in 2025
Israel's goods exports totaled $59 billion in 2025, with European countries accounting for 33% of the $188.3 billion Shekel total. The trade deficit reached $41.
2025
2025 Saw ‘Broad Momentum’ of Activity in Southern Construction
Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing reports broad momentum in southern construction during 2025, strengthening communities and creating housing.
Housing Ministry: Negev Development in 2025
The Housing Ministry is boosting Negev development in 2025 with significant investments and rehabilitation plans following October 7th and Operation Am K'Lavi.
Upward Trend in Job Vacancies in Israel Continues in 4th Quarter 2025
Israel's job vacancies rose to 152,134 in December 2025, reaching a 4.59% rate, the highest since November 2022, as labor demand trends shift.
Nearly Half of Israeli Pardons Went to Soldiers, Reservists, and Civilian War Victims in 2025
Israeli President Herzog granted 456 pardons in 2025, with nearly half of decisions aiding soldiers, reservists, and civilian war victims.
Public Transport Record
Israel's public transport shattered records in 2025 with 912 million trips, surpassing 2024's 904 million. This milestone reflects a growing shift to public.
Record Set in New Connections to Natural Gas Network in 2025
Israel's Natural Gas Authority achieved a record 41 new natural gas connections in 2025, including 3 medical centers and industrial plants, bringing the total.
Import of Private Vehicles Down More Than 25% in 2025
Israel Tax Authority reports private vehicle imports fell 26.3% to 240,188 in 2025, a significant drop from 325,943 in 2024, due to tax changes.
Two bills for commemoration of the October 7 events approved in first reading
Knesset approves two bills for October 7 commemoration in first reading, designating 24 Tishrei as a memorial day and establishing a heritage authority.
Approved in preliminary reading: Legal advisor of a government ministry will be subordinated to ministry's director general, not to Attorney General
Israel's Knesset preliminarily approves a bill to subordinate government ministry legal advisors to directors general, not the Attorney General, shifting legal.