The shekel has strengthened, Israel’s risk premium has declined, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has outperformed many leading global markets.

The Economist compared the economies of 37 countries based on stock market performance, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal deficits.

"Inflation is decreasing, housing prices are taking a nosedive, unemployment is at 3.3% - almost the best result in the western world," Israeli prime minister says.

“When the dust settles, it will become clear that Israel’s economy is very strong,” say Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich following statements by Morgan Stanley and Moody's.

$25 billion dollar investment is to create thousands of new jobs in city of Kiryat Gat.

Israeli ministers approve plan to lay fiber-optic cables along the oil pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon.

Israel’s Silicon Wadi is strong enough to weather the banking storm in Silicon Valley, says finance expert.

Israel is listed as one of the happiest countries in the world. What's the secret behind the Jewish state's joy?