GDP grows, investment surges: Israeli economy shows resilience ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Finance Ministry data released ahead of Rosh Hashanah 5787 show growth in Israel’s economy despite years of war and uncertainty, with foreign investment surging 78%, inflation falling and the shekel strengthening
Assessment
The Finance Ministry's data suggests Israel's economy is enduring the strain of prolonged conflict better than many expected. Foreign investment nearly doubling and a strengthening shekel indicate confidence from outside. The question is whether this resilience can hold as the war's costs accumulate and uncertainty persists.