Economy News Gaza War Hits Israeli Economy With 19 4 Q4 Drop

OECD sees Israel economy rebound following Gaza ceasefire, but warns of risks

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects Israel’s economy to rebound in 2025 and is more optimistic about the pace of growth than local projections, but warns that the ... Read More

Backlash over Gaza war hits parts of Israel’s economy. Will it last?

Despite Israel’s war in Gaza, its economy grew, due mostly to its strong tech sector. But calls to boycott Israel over the conduct of the war appear to have hit some exports. Will that rage subside if ... Read More

Gaza’s once-growing economy is nearing total collapse

Gaza is going through one of the most severe economic collapses the world has seen in modern times. According to a UN report published in late November, the average income per person there is now just ... Read More

Israel's economy is struggling. Economists say ending the war would help

In Jerusalem’s Old City, nearly all souvenir shops are closed. In Haifa’s flea market, forlorn merchants polish their wares on empty streets. Airlines are canceling flights, businesses are failing and ... Read More

Gaza’s economy collapse explained: how war pushed 2.3M people into poverty

Gaza’s economy shrank by 83% in 2024, driving 2.3 million people into poverty and wiping out decades of progress, UNCTAD says. Read More

October 9, 2025 - Israel-Hamas war

• Plan approved: Israel’s government has approved the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan. But it’s unclear whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to stop fighting. • US role: ... Read More