PM Netanyahu reassures investors that Israel’s economy is thriving despite global pressure, with the shekel strengthening and Israeli tech poised to “take off.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struck a confident tone at a press conference on Tuesday evening, declaring that Israel’s economy is not only withstanding the pressures of war but actually emerging stronger and more attractive to global investors.
Responding to speculation about Israel’s supposed political and economic isolation, Netanyahu was blunt: “Israel is a leading factor, and the market economy will work as it has worked until now. Yes, there can be political restrictions, but not economic ones in the defense industries.”
Underscoring the lessons of the war, he stressed the need for complete defense independence. “If there is one thing we learned, it is that we want to achieve defense independence,” Netanyahu said.
He dismissed international attempts to restrict Israel economically, noting that demand for Israeli innovation remains insatiable: “The world wants Israeli products.”
Netanyahu highlighted the resilience of Israel’s economy under fire: “Contrary to all predictions—the shekel is stronger today than before the war.”
Projecting optimism for the future, he urged global investors to act quickly: “Get on board now with Israel, because we are about to take off with the technologies of the future that are being developed here today.”
From cyber and artificial intelligence to advanced defense systems, Netanyahu framed Israel as the epicenter of the world’s next tech revolution—a nation proving that resilience and innovation can outpace adversity.
