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The Wartime Resilience of Israel's Economy


(Jerusalem Post) Marc Reiss - At the start of the Gaza war, economic indicators in Israel showed significant declines. However, these downturns lasted only a few months. Soon after, the economy bounced back to full strength. The shekel regained its value. The demand for housing steadily increased. More and more Jews worldwide turned to Israel and purchased property. When a Jewish person abroad fears walking the streets wearing a kippah, speaking Hebrew, or showing an affiliation to their traditions, the national homeland becomes an immediate preferred investment. Furthermore, despite the prolonged war, Israel is expected to see economic growth of 4% over the next two years - matching the pace of leading global economies. Unemployment remains very low. The yield on Israel's 10-year government bonds is nearly identical to that of U.S. bonds. Additionally, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange outperformed the New York Stock Exchange in 2024. Israel's GDP per capita ranks 13th in the world.
2025-06-10 00:00:00
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