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Israel rebounds fast

1 min Oren Levi

After a sharp contraction earlier this year, Israel’s economy roared back to life in the third quarter of 2025, posting an impressive 12.4% annualized growth, according to preliminary data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

Year-on-year, Israel’s economy expanded 3.5% in Q3 2025, beating the Finance Ministry’s full-year growth forecast of 2.8% © Mena Today 

Year-on-year, Israel’s economy expanded 3.5% in Q3 2025, beating the Finance Ministry’s full-year growth forecast of 2.8% © Mena Today 

After a sharp contraction earlier this year, Israel’s economy roared back to life in the third quarter of 2025, posting an impressive 12.4% annualized growth, according to preliminary data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

The rebound was powered by a surge in business activity, private consumption, and investment, marking a strong recovery from the second quarter downturn triggered by the conflict with Iran.

Business sector GDP soared 14.9%, while private consumption jumped 23%, reflecting renewed consumer confidence. Meanwhile, investment in fixed assets spiked 36.9%, signalling growing optimism across industries.

“The sharp increase in GDP in the third quarter reflects a significant rebound in private consumption, exports, and investment following major declines earlier in the year,” the CBS said in its statement.

Year-on-year, Israel’s economy expanded 3.5% in Q3 2025, beating the Finance Ministry’s full-year growth forecast of 2.8%.

The strong recovery underscores the resilience of Israel’s economy despite geopolitical challenges, and points to a potential full-year rebound as domestic demand and exports continue to strengthen.

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Oren Levi

Oren Levi

Oren Levi knows this region the way only a native can. Based in Tel Aviv, he has spent years covering the complexities of Israel and the Palestinian territories for some of the country's leading newspapers and television channels. Sharp, well-sourced and relentlessly on the ground, he brought that expertise to Mena Today two years ago, and hasn't looked up from the story since.

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