Why 2026 could be great for Israel's economy – if Netanyahu lets it
The fundamentals look good but renewed war and/or a nasty election campaign could overwhelm them. It's all in the prime minister's hands.
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The fundamentals look good but renewed war and/or a nasty election campaign could overwhelm them. It's all in the prime minister's hands.
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03:22 PM • January 01 2026 IST
As we step into the great unknown that is the year 2026, things do not look at all bad for the Israeli economy. This could be the first full year since 2019 entirely free of the external shocks of COVID pandemic and war. Thus, the year ahead should be one of recovery and brisk growth.
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