Bank of Israel

Israel's central bank

The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Stanley Fischer became the gatekeeping custodian of governance that Netanyahu’s current government dreads.

 THEN-BANK of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer appears at a press conference in Jerusalem in 2013.
 Outgoing Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer seen speaking at a press conference at the Bank of Israel in Jerusalem on June 25, 2013.

Stanley Fischer, former Bank of Israel governor, passes away at 81

Governor Amir Yaron at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, May 2025.

Economy bounces back from October 7 shock, governor urges fiscal discipline, workforce reform

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis


Israel's appeal to global investment giants is its X-factor - opinion

Israel’s pension structure is considered among the world’s best - as reflected in the annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a top consulting body.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)

To cripple Hamas's cash wealth, Israel should invalidate Gaza banknotes, expert says

The proposal calls on Bank of Israel head, whose signature appears on the notes, to cancel the specific series transferred to Gaza.

 Hamas terrorists against backdrop of Israeli shekels, February 22, 2025 (illustration).

Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes

The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Commercial banks to offer benefits to the tune of NIS 3b. following central bank plan

The Bank Of Israel announced a general set of discounts that the commercial banks will provide, including offering interest rates and benefits for money sitting in checking accounts.

 Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron seen at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

Bank of Israel chief critical of 2025 wartime budget

Bank of Israel governor criticized the country's 2025 budget, cautioning that it would not bring down debt levels enough to offset a spike in spending caused by the war.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

Almost no GDP growth, labor shortage impacted by Palestinian worker ban - Bank of Israel on 2024

The central bank highlighted that gross domestic product went up by just 0.9% when compared to 2023, and productivity in the business sector shrank by 0.8%.

 View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2023.

Israel's open economy offset Turkish trade ban, central bank says

Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Israel's Bank Hapoalim forecasts jump in profit in 2025

Hapoalim's shares were up 4.4% in afternoon trading in Tel Aviv and have gained more than 10% so far in 2025.

Bank Hapoalim.

Gazanomics: A look at Israel's wartime economy and what could derail it - analysis

The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Bank of Israel leaves benchmark rate at 4.5%, citing moderate economic recovery

"The interest rate will be set in accordance with inflation converging to its target, continued stability in the financial markets, economic activity, and fiscal policy," the bank said.

Governor of the Bank of Israel Amir Yaron speaks during a press conference at the Bank of Israel offices in Jerusalem, on January 2, 2022.

Bank of Israel to hold rates again after inflation spike - Reuters poll

The rate has stayed at 4.5% since January 2024, when it was cut from 4.75%.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of an upwards-trending graph (illustration)