Israel could slash War Costs by Tens of Billions – Here’s How: Free Market and Olim

Strategic Discipline: Can Free-Market Reforms Decouple Israel’s Security from Fiscal Exhaustion? Executive Summary: As Israel navigates the fiscal aftermath of a multi-front conflict in early 2026, the national debt-to-GDP ratio has reached a critical 69%. While the immediate focus remains on tactical success, the long-term sustainability of the "Israeli Model" depends on a paradigm shift: … Continue reading Israel could slash War Costs by Tens of Billions – Here’s How: Free Market and Olim →

Greece and Israel enlarge Trade. Spearheading Axis India-Abraham Accords-Europe

Learn more about the growing new Axis between India, Abraham Accords and Europe spearheaded by Greece and Israel. > Learn more and Read the article (fee): Greece and Israel enlarge Trade. Spearheading Axis India-Abraham Accords-Europe Tools used for research, translation, proof reading, verification of codes/equations, pic generation etc.: LLMs / SE / BusinessSoftware / Parsers / … Continue reading Greece and Israel enlarge Trade. Spearheading Axis India-Abraham Accords-Europe →

Economic Relations Israel – India 2020 – 2025. On the Dawn of an Economic SuperSpace.

Learn more about the main economic stations of the Axis between India and Israel from 2020 onwards. India and Israel are creating new Economic SuperSpace. Economic reasons why the USA want a toe in the door and will take Aza. Learn more and Read the article (fee): Economic Relations Israel - India 2020 - 2025. … Continue reading Economic Relations Israel – India 2020 – 2025. On the Dawn of an Economic SuperSpace. →

Transformation of Israeli Agriculture to Controlled Organic Farming

Exposé/discussionpaper on the Transformation of Israeli Agriculture to Controlled Organic Farming IntroductionIsraeli agriculture is a pioneer in innovation and efficiency, contributing approximately 2.4% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and accounting for 4% of exports. Currently, the share of controlled organic (organic) agriculture is only 1.15% of the agricultural area (about 7,000 hectares), yet it … Continue reading Transformation of Israeli Agriculture to Controlled Organic Farming →

Costs of Living in Israel (2020-2025) compared to OECD

Food prices in Israel are 52% above the OECD average (2024), the second-highest after South Korea. Israel's GDP per capita in PPP terms is about 14% below the OECD average (2024). Israel's cost of living has long been among the highest in the Middle East and comparable to many Western European countries, driven by factors … Continue reading Costs of Living in Israel (2020-2025) compared to OECD →

Strong Shekel

The Israeli New Shekel (ILS) has undergone a remarkable strengthening against the US Dollar (USD) from late September to mid-November 2025, reaching its strongest level since April 2022. This period, spanning approximately September 29 to November 13, saw the USD/ILS exchange rate (i.e., how many shekels one USD buys) decline from around 3.31 to a … Continue reading Strong Shekel →

Jewish National Fund-USA: A New North for Israel

"At Jewish National Fund-USA's Global Conference for Israel, close to 3,000 attendees were invited to "Join the Journey" toward The Emergence of a New North. A sweeping vision of rebirth, resilience, and reimagining unfolding across northern Israel. The session brought together Israeli leaders, innovators, and visionaries who are transforming war-scarred communities in Israel's North through Jewish National … Continue reading Jewish National Fund-USA: A New North for Israel →

Israel Resilient. Poverty soars. Am Israel stands against all odds

Based on the latest monthly report from the Central Bureau of Statistics (Israel), one can summarise the resilience of Israeli society. Based on this report, the following is my summary of the key findings. Population Growth: Israel's population surpassed 10 million in late 2024, marking a 1.2% annual increase from 2023—the fastest in over a … Continue reading Israel Resilient. Poverty soars. Am Israel stands against all odds →

Macroeconomic data: Israel compared to OECD

Due to the continued strength of the Shekel against the US dollar and the Euro, it is interesting to draw some macroeconomic comparisons between Israel and the OECD average. The most recently available data (June 2025) for inflation, unemployment, and gross domestic product growth were used. Spoiler alert: Israel performs as a mini-state, caught in … Continue reading Macroeconomic data: Israel compared to OECD →

US Investmenthouse ‘Thoma Bravo’ bought Israeli Software company

In the most recent press release of Thoma Bravo, the US-based investment company announced the purchase of the Israeli software house Verint Systems. Verint Systems will be merged with Calabrio. The aim, a new AI-powered platform for CX. Donate For Independent and Free Pro-Israel News of "VonNaftali"Make an independent pro Israel Blog (Non-Profit) possible. Donate … Continue reading US Investmenthouse ‘Thoma Bravo’ bought Israeli Software company →

Elbit Systems Awarded Contracts Worth $175 Million

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced this week that it was awarded two contracts with an aggregate value of approximately $175 million for the supply of EW (Electronic Warfare) and DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasure) Self-Protection Suites to a NATO European country. The contracts will be performed over five years. Donate For Independent NewsMake an independent pro Israel … Continue reading Elbit Systems Awarded Contracts Worth $175 Million →

Israel launches Phase II of National Artificial Program: 500 Million NIS

A completely correct and good decision by the State of Israel. AI is not only crucial for a modern economy and science, but AI is also important for war. In the future, AI-controlled robot dogs may clear the tunnels of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the PA. Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold said: “Artificial intelligence is … Continue reading Israel launches Phase II of National Artificial Program: 500 Million NIS →

Israel: Inflation August moderate

According to the 'Central Bureau of Statistics' (Israel), the inflation aka the 'Consumer Price Index' (CPI) in Israel rose in August about 0.9%. Over the past 12 months (August 2024 compared to August 2023) the CPI increased 3.6%, the CPI excluding housing increased 3.7%, the CPI excluding energy increased 3.5% and the CPI excluding vegetables … Continue reading Israel: Inflation August moderate →

Venture Capital: ISRAEL OUTPERFORMS THE WORLD.

It's hard to believe, but recent reports from 'OurCrowd' and other organizations show that Israel is outperforming the world in terms of venture capital aka investment growth. Israel is transforming from a 'start-up nation' to a 'scale-up nation'. During war! What a miracle. What does that mean? Venture funding, or to put it simply: risk … Continue reading Venture Capital: ISRAEL OUTPERFORMS THE WORLD. →

Israel slips in Ranking of ‘Artificial Intelligence’. Reasons: Elites failure and inadequate infrastructure (Deutsch/English)

The race for quantum computing, integration of supercomputers and development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) are crucial for the survival of nations. The race is entering its final spurt and Israel has a lot of catching up to do. What's more: Israel has been steadily losing its position since 2020 and the reasons are … Continue reading Israel slips in Ranking of ‘Artificial Intelligence’. Reasons: Elites failure and inadequate infrastructure (Deutsch/English) →

Investors Trust in Israeli Innovation: 1 Billion Raised by Israeli Startups. Just Bibi?! No! There is more

Israeli startups are back again. With an impact that can be seen in a world of war, upheaval, and chaos. One thing is clear: in a world of chaos, upheaval, and war, innovation is one of the hard currencies like weapons, gold, and chocolate. Press releases that landed on my desk last month made me … Continue reading Investors Trust in Israeli Innovation: 1 Billion Raised by Israeli Startups. Just Bibi?! No! There is more →

Brilliant Year 2022 for Israel: Economic Growth +6,5% compared to OECD +2,6%. No Investor will bow away from Israel.

According to the figures release by the Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel (CBS), the year 2022 was awesome for Israel. Israel managed to have a growth rate of 6,5%. The OECD average is 2,6% growth for the year 2022. Any investor who would bow away of Israel, must be regarded as mad and nut. … Continue reading Brilliant Year 2022 for Israel: Economic Growth +6,5% compared to OECD +2,6%. No Investor will bow away from Israel. →

The left is damaging Israel’s economy: Businesses are concerned about the Left – D/E

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The calls for violence and hate from the left in Israel and important opposition politicians are increasingly creating a bad investment climate as these calls and actions are not be prosecuted. Recently, calls were made for the prime minister to be murdered and for violence against his supporters, a mayor of a large Israeli city … Continue reading The left is damaging Israel’s economy: Businesses are concerned about the Left – D/E →

#TheMarketsTrustBibi: Mobileye is back.

It's a well-known saying that those who are declared dead live longer. This is also the case with the Israeli company and mega-unicorn 'Mobileye'. Here, too, the company was written down by a left business press. Sure, that leads to price slumps. Unfortunately, many so-called business media act irresponsibly. If you look once more at … Continue reading #TheMarketsTrustBibi: Mobileye is back. →

Teachers of Ulpanim: MK Yosef Taieb (Shas) Urges Higher Wages. But there is also a deeper crisis

Olim, those Jews who made aliyah to claim their eternal birthright, are important, if not crucial, in almost every aspect.Without broaching the current issues here, such as a reform of the laws on aliyah, MK Taieb who is chair of 'Education Committee' set an important and new emphasis: the teachers in the ulpanim. An ulpan … Continue reading Teachers of Ulpanim: MK Yosef Taieb (Shas) Urges Higher Wages. But there is also a deeper crisis →