Israel’s Economy Grew 3.5% in First Half of 2026
Israel's economy saw 3.5% GDP growth in the first half of 2026, with business sector GDP up 4.9% and imports surging.
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Israel’s GDP Surges 14.9% Annualized in Second Quarter of 2026
Israel's GDP soared 14.9% annualized in Q2 2026, driven by strong business, public, and private consumption, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel’s Culture, Entertainment, and Sports Spending Hits $27 Billion in 2025
Israel's culture, entertainment, and sports spending hit $27 billion in 2025, with sports and games comprising the largest share.
Israel Sees 15.4% Increase in GDP in Second Quarter
Israel's GDP saw a significant 15.4% increase in the second quarter of 2026, rebounding strongly from Q1 declines.
GDP Expected to Grow by 4% in 2026
Israel’s Bank of Israel’s Research Department forecast that GDP is expected to grow by 4% in 2026 and by 5.5% in 2027. The Research ...
GDP in Israel Up 2.9% in 2025
Israel's GDP rose 2.9% in 2025, driven by strong growth in the business sector and exports, as reported by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
Israel’s National Accounts Up 11.1% Third Quarter 2025
Israel's GDP jumped 11.1% in Q3 2025, with business GDP up 13.2% and private consumption rising 21.4%, showing a strong economic rebound.
Israel’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Fall at the End of 2025
Israel's foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.941 billion to $229.484 billion in December 2025, mainly due to government activity.