Bank of Israel​

In the second quarter of 2026, the balance of assets held abroad by Israeli residents increased by approximately $92 billion (about 10 percent), to about $1,013 billion at the end of June. The increase in the balance was mainly due to price increases and net investments in foreign securities by Israeli residents.

The monthly Index of Economic Activity increased by 0.4 percent in August. The Index this month reflects the average monthly growth estimate for the three months from June to August.

Following the completion of a selection process at the Bank of Israel, Ms. Tal Harel Matityahu has been appointed Deputy Supervisor of Banks and Head of the Bank-Customer Division.

The Bank of Israel held a national emergency drill this week to examine the currency system’s preparedness to maintain the cash supply and essential banking services during a crisis

As part of the Bank of Israel’s efforts to advance innovation, efficiency, and digitization in the payments systems, digital deposits of post-dated checks and their presentation for payment at a future date will gradually become available in the coming weeks, and should become fully available during October