Israeli Economy Withstands War Costs, But Long-Term Sustainability Questioned

Despite the significant financial burden of ongoing conflicts, estimated in the hundreds of billions of shekels, Israel's economy has not collapsed. However, questions linger about the long-term sustainability of this resilience.

In other news, a rare apartment overlooking the Western Wall is on the market for 50 million shekels, with the owner, aged 91, deciding to sell. Meanwhile, a report details the wife of the IDF Chief of Staff, a company facing difficulties, and millions of shekels in payments from the military.

An American plan aimed at crippling Iran's economy could potentially backfire. In a separate development, 38 apartment buyers in Netanya are suing, claiming they were promised they would not have to complete their purchase. A report also highlights the challenges of autism in 2025, offering guidance for parents, and discusses investment opportunities in the Polish stock market.

Additionally, the article touches upon the S&P 500 index for Israeli investors, the workings of a bank index ETF, and recent fluctuations in the dollar-shekel exchange rate, which has seen six records in the past 30 years. It also mentions a report on the guests of singer Omer Adam, including a Haredi businessman and a president suspected of receiving millions from him. Finally, the piece notes that 99% of Israelis use a particular app, whose blocking caused significant disruption, and explores the mystery of the disappearing second sock in laundry.