Finance Ministry says compensation package, estimated at up to NIS 250 million ($80 million), to address high morbidity rates forcing people into quarantine

Bank of Israel governor says economic hit could come from workers getting sick or stuck in isolation

Foreign investments account for record $18.64b of total capital amid 'new reality'; 23 firms IPO on Wall Street, says IVC-Meitar report

Citing increased coronavirus morbidity, central bank maintains rate for 14th consecutive policy meeting

PM Bennett and Economy and Industry Minister Orna Barbivai announce shortened approval process, new center to issue building permits

National Insurance Institute says rate of poor Israelis fell 0.6% to 21%; estimates quality of life rose by 2.4%, whereas without state payouts it would have dropped by 10%

Dun & Bradstreet says India's economy grew by 9.5%, China's by 8%; highlights Israeli tech sector and booming real estate industry, notes significance of widespread vaccination

According to Economy Ministry, exports up 18.5% from last year; services exceed goods exports for 1st time

Charity organization Latet also finds number of households close to the poverty line, experiencing food insecurity and financial distress, rose to nearly 25% since pandemic began

Israeli tech firms scouting globally for acquisition deals will be a key feature of next year, while shaky capital markets may put a damper on valuations, experts predict