Israel's Economy Survived the War. Now Comes the Reckoning.

Meet the Socialist Who Says Israel Is Standing in the Way of American Prosperity

Meet the Socialist Who Says Israel Is Standing in the Way of American Prosperity

How Israel Lost Americans

How Israel Lost Americans Mark Brody Thu, 07/09/2026 - 00:42

USA Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Enemies NOT Blinking...

USA Ramping Up Economic Warfare. Enemies NOT Blinking... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:Netanyahu bet everything on Trump -- Israel lost at roulette table...

Report: Wars in Middle East cost Israel $205 billion since 7 Oct

Report: Wars in Middle East cost Israel 205 billion since 7 Oct Israel's wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran since 7 October 2023 have cost nearly 205 billion, Israeli media reported. Citing data from the Bank of Israel, a report in the Times of Israel said the cost of the wars to the government has exceeded 118 billion, including around 71.2 billion in defence spending, 9.6 billion in compensation payments, and 16.7 billion in civilian expenditures. The report also estimated that the US has supplied around 26 billion worth of weapons, ammunition and military equipment to Israel. Israel's economy also suffered significant production losses, estimated at 51.9 billion between October 2023 and the end of 2025, with losses projected to exceed 58.6 billion this year.

Netanyahu’s war on Iran was a pitch for Israel to become the trading alternative to Hormuz. It failed.

Netanyahu has staked Israel's economic future on becoming a Mediterranean trade hub to replace the Strait of Hormuz. The war on Iran was supposed to make that possible, but it consumed the fiscal space, U.S. backing, and Gulf capital needed for it.

Why Israel fears a US-Iran Deal far more than Conflict

The same policies that sought to guarantee Israel’s survival may now be undermining its future

Israel: Where the optics are bad but the governance is worse

Israel is a lackluster performance, a display at the heart of a disaster zone. Remove the peel and you discover a chasm. The gap between our life and the picture they sell us could (and is perhaps meant to) drive one crazy

What happens if Netanyahu loses the election? | The Economist

Israel will head to the polls later this year. But what will happen if the current prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, loses? The Economist’s top experts join our geopolitics editor, David Rennie, to discuss what the election means for Israel, its global standing and the Palestinian people. #netanyahu #israel #gaza #election #politics Watch the full show: bit.ly/4vnTeG5 Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow The Economist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist Follow The Economist on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist

Netanyahu: Understandings with Lebanon Mark a Strategic Shift & Shatter Iran’s Axis

Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the recent understandings with Beirut represent a strategic shift in the regional conflict, stating: We are shattering Iran's terror axis, and we are also shattering its political axis in the region.

Antisemitism and Aliyah: The Battle for the Jewish Future

Growing antisemitism in Western democracies, evolving aliyah trends, and Israel's demographic resilience are becoming increasingly interconnected policy challenges. The post Antisemitism and Aliyah: The Battle for the Jewish Future appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

Israel belanja hampir AS$205 bilion untuk perang

TEL AVIV: Kos peperangan Israel di Gaza, Lubnan, Syria dan Iran sejak 7 Oktober 2023 dilaporkan mencecah hampir AS205 bilion (RM840 bilion). Jumlah itu didedahkan dalam laporan yang ditulis oleh seorang ahli ekonomi, Nir Goldberg dan diterbitkan oleh Zman Yisrael, laman berita edisi bahasa Ibrani akhbar dalam talian The Times of Israel. Zman Yisrael menilai ... Read more The post Israel belanja hampir AS205 bilion untuk perang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Time To Get AIPAC And All Dirty Money Out Of Politics

Dahj Voytek, People’s World. In 2026, with the rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare in the United States, one might ask: Where are our tax dollars going? Well, since World War II, Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. Foreign assistance from 1940 to 2026, the United States Congress has sent an estimated []

Continued Israeli Violations in Gaza: Palestinian Injured, Bombing and Demolition Continue

Continued Israeli Violations in Gaza: Palestinian Injured, Bombing and Demolition Continue

'We sacrificed everything': In Nablus, the relentless decline of Palestinian society

In the occupied West Bank, Israel's financial stranglehold on the Palestinian Authority, combined with the proliferation of military checkpoints, has pushed society into unprecedented poverty. In Nablus, the economic heart of the occupied territory, all sectors have faced a sharp decline in living standards.

Israel’s Dirty Money Cover-up

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Global recession and the end of the middle class: What ‘AI exuberance’ could do to the world

The Bank of International Settlements has predicted major economic damage from the AI boom. It’s been correct before.

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Theodor Herzl

'Israel is here to stay; it is a blessing to the world,' says President Isaac Herzog, while emphasizing its role in confronting global terror.

The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Today and the Road Ahead

My speech at Tel-Aviv University

Netanyahu wants to phase out US aid to Israel within decade, labels it ‘welfare’

Israeli premier says economy can fully sustain military, financial needs amid rising tensions with Washington over Iran policy

Could the NZ economy weather an AI-fuelled global market crash? – The Economy of Everything

Could the NZ economy weather an AI-fuelled global market crash? – The Economy of Everything

As Go The Peace Talks, So Goes The Economy

As Go The Peace Talks, So Goes The Economy

Netanyahu Says Iran ‘Was on the Verge’ of Building a Nuke

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Newsmax Tuesday that the war Israel and the United States are involved with against Iran happened in part because Iran was “on the verge of making nuclear weapons.” Netanyahu told “The Record With Greta Van Susteren” that the timing was close. “We pushed that immediate threat away. We destroyed []...Click to read more

Opinion | Netanyahu and the Erosion of Public Trust

For Benjamin Netanyahu, war remains the ultimate political lifeline. Without it, his grip on power could weaken, exposing him to the legal consequences of corruption and bribery cases that have long shadowed his career. Israel’s domestic landscape today resembles a surreal tableau where the ambitions of politicians and parties collide with a deeply divided society, [] The post Opinion | Netanyahu and the Erosion of Public Trust first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Israel seeks to fill defense production shortfalls exposed by war

Years of growing reliance on foreign procurement produced an enervating effect on portions of Israel’s domestic production base that became visible only under wartime pressure. The post Israel seeks to fill defense production shortfalls exposed by war appeared first on World Israel News.

Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 Hamas massacre

“Israel answered hatred with resilience, destruction with rebuilding, and terror with life,” the Foreign Ministry said.

Israel Katz says ‘Economic Campaign’ Key Issue Against Iran

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz says the “economic campaign against Iran” is a key issue for Israeli security, as US-Iran diplomacy ramps up to reach a final settlement to end the Middle East war.

Israel Assets Plunge on Peace Talks After Years-Long War Rally

Israel’s stocks and currency have turned to the world’s worst performers this month on concern that a peace agreement with Iran will leave Israel in a weakened position with respect to both its biggest enemies and allies.

Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed? | Counting the Cost

Shipping has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the United States signed an interim deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran. But a lasting recovery depends on whether the two sides can reach a final pact. And economies around the world aren't out of the woods just yet. Mines still need to be cleared. Damaged energy infrastructure must be repaired. And the economic fallout of months of disruption is still working its way through the system. Energy prices have eased, but food prices, electricity bills and inflation could take months to do so. #hormuz #straitofhormuz #iran #iranwar #unitedstates #iran #israel #globaleconomy #economy #oilprices #aljazeeraenglish

From Shin Bet to Mossad, Netanyahu Reshapes Israeli Intelligence

In 2025, Ofek Riemer, Daniel Wajner, and Ehud Eiran wrote, “Populists vs. Spies in Israel and Beyond,” where they argued that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship with Israel’s intelligence agencies could have grave consequences for Israel’s democracy. A year later, we asked them to revisit their arguments.Image: U.S. Department of State via Wikimedia Commons In your 2025 article, you argued that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s clashes with Israel’s internal intelligence agency, Shin Bet, is a hallmark tactic of populist leaders and could have grave long-term consequences for Israel’s liberal democracy. A year later, what is the dynamic like between Netanyahu and the intelligence The post From Shin Bet to Mossad, Netanyahu Reshapes Israeli Intelligence appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Strong dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention

The yen slumped to levels not seen since 1986, stoking worries that direct intervention from Tokyo was around the corner, while the dollar backed away from 13-month highs ahead of jobs data that could influence the US rate outlook. #News #Yen #Dollar #Markets #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vJjtHW 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The disturbing numbers behind America's growing shift away from Israel

The disturbing numbers behind America's growing shift away from Israel

Is Israel headed for a constitutional crisis due to fight between Netanyahu’s govt and judiciary?

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IMF sees fiscal deficit higher than gov’t forecast

The IMF sees the fiscal deficit at 5.3 this year, not 4.9 as forecast in the state budget, and that Israel's debt-to-GDP ratio will jump from 70 to 74 within four years due to high defense spending.

Israel Is Becoming Toxic for Democrats. Let’s Keep It Up! 

Establishment Democratic candidates are being defeated by anti-Zionist challengers. The movement for Palestine has made support for Israel toxic — let’s keep it up! The post Israel Is Becoming Toxic for Democrats. Let’s Keep It Up! appeared first on Left Voice.

Cost of Israel's wars since Gaza genocidal onslaught nears $205bn: Report

A recent report has revealed that the financial toll of Israel's wars since Gaza genocidal onslaught on October 7, 2023, approaches 205 billion.