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Israel's Budget Deficit Falls to 3.3%, Lowest Since November 2023
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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Israel's budget deficit has dropped to 3.3%, the lowest since November 2023, reflecting improved fiscal health amid ongoing geopolitical challenges. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich highlighted the economic strength and commitment to national security, while Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron noted inflation uncertainties tied to geopolitical and economic factors.
- 01Israel's budget deficit falls to 3.3%, lowest since November 2023.
- 02Deficit decreased by 0.5% over the past year, reaching a historic low.
- 03Finance Minister Smotrich links low deficit to reduced interest payments and economic strength.
- 04Government commits to supporting military and home front efforts until victory.
- 05Bank of Israel Governor Yaron highlights inflation uncertainty due to geopolitical and economic factors.
- 06Fiscal discipline aims to maintain economic resilience amid regional challenges.
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