In a new semi -annual report issued by Organization for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentThe organization has reduced the expectations of the growth of the Israeli economy for the next two years, in a move that reflects the increasing geopolitical and social dangers facing Israel, according to the Israeli newspaper Calcalist.
According to the figures published in the report, the Israeli economy is expected to register Sleeping 3.3% this year, compared to 3.4% in previous estimates. In 2026, expectations were reduced from 5.5% to 4.9%, which reflects a state of increased economic uncertainty.
Calcalist said that the organization linked this decline with a number of dangers, most notably the escalation of regional tensions, as the report warned that “the expansion of conflicts in the region may lead to a reduction in economic activity and a significant rise in Financial deficit“In an implicit indication of the possibility of a confrontation with Iran.
The report also indicated that internal social disturbances, especially those related to the reforms of the judicial system, may threaten the vital technological sector, especially if these tensions cause brain migration of high skills, which may weaken the dynamics of the Israeli innovation sector.
In his evaluation of economic policies, the report stressed the need to preserve Monetary policy Stretching, calling for high interest rates to reduce Inflation Which is expected to be 3.2% this year, which exceeds the ceiling of price stability set by the government.
In another context, Calcalist indicated that the report reduced the effect Customs The American President imposed Donald Trump The Israeli economy should, explain that “these fees include only 28% of Israeli commodities exports to the United States, and with an average fee of less than 7%,” because most of Israel’s exports to America consist of services, not goods.