Although annual inflation has come within the target range, analysts say other factors will also influence the Bank of Israel's forthcoming interest rate decision.
With Palestinians barred from Israel, the construction industry is short of 100,000 workers, and plans to bring in foreign workers have yet to materialize.
A terrorist organization like Hamas doesn't threaten Israel's existence, but loss of the citizen's trust in the state does, says Col. (res.) Talya Lankri.
The Ministry of Finance last night submitted the plan which would see the tax on bank profits rise from its current rate of 17% to 26% in 2024 and 2025.