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Israel

Israel · ISR · Middle East

Risk Score

High→ Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Israel is a technologically advanced nation in the Middle East, renowned for its innovation in high-tech, defense, and biotechnology sectors. The country faces ongoing geopolitical challenges and security concerns, which heavily influence its domestic and foreign policy. Despite these challenges, Israel maintains a robust and resilient economy.

Leadership

Isaac Herzog

President

GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary Democracy

Economy

GDP

$600.0B

GDP per Capita

$60.0K

GDP Growth

+3.5%

Inflation

2.8%

Unemployment

3.0%

High-technology (software, biotech, electronics)Defense equipmentDiamondsPharmaceuticalsTourism

Trade

Key Exports

Machinery and equipmentSoftwareCut diamondsPharmaceuticalsChemicals

Key Imports

Raw materialsMilitary equipmentMotor vehiclesInvestment goodsRough diamonds

Top Partners

United StatesEuropean UnionChinaUnited KingdomIndia

Recent Events (1)

High14h ago

Israeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes and restrict access to resources in Qusra

Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes in Qusra, denying residents access to essential supplies like water, electricity, and food for over a week. This action highlights ongoing tensions and the impact on civilian populations in the region.

Headlines (8)

The Times of IsraelAug 9

Police to charge suspect in string of attacks on media offices

National PostAug 9

Israel rejects Board of Peace roadmap to disarm Hamas: Netanyahu

TIMEAug 9

Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan for Gaza

The Jewish ChronicleAug 9

Israel will reject roadmap plan for IDF to withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms says Benjamin Netanyahu

Baltimore NewsAug 9

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan, demands Hamas disarmament first

Al JazeeraAug 9

Concerns mount over integrity of Israel’s upcoming October elections

Nikkei AsiaAug 9

Netanyahu says Israel won't pull out of Gaza before Hamas disarms

Salt Lake City Deseret NewsAug 9