Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters

What happened: Israel's economy has rebounded despite three years of multi-front war, with GDP growth, a strong shekel, and record tech investment, while October 27 election campaigning is dominated by national security and voter concern over the cost of living. Key numbers: Why it matters: Tech and defence exports are driving growth and government revenue, but war costs weigh on public finances and a proposed defence budget would sharply raise military spending. Polling shows the economy and cost of living rank as key voter concerns, though analysts say security still dominates the vote.

Israel's economy has rebounded despite three years of multi-front war, with GDP growth, a strong shekel, and record tech investment, while October 27 election campaigning is dominated by national security and voter concern over the cost of living.

Tech and defence exports are driving growth and government revenue, but war costs weigh on public finances and a proposed defence budget would sharply raise military spending. Polling shows the economy and cost of living rank as key voter concerns, though analysts say security still dominates the vote.