A protracted conflict, potentially expanding to multiple fronts, could cause even more damage to an economy already battered by the controversial planned legal overhaul
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Central Bank sees economy slowing to 2.3% in 2023 from previous forecast of 3%, assuming that the war will be contained in the south on the Gaza border in the fourth quarter

Central bank governor Amir Yaron, who was due to leave his post at the end of 2023, will remain in office to help steer the economy during war

Bank of Israel governor Amir Yaron and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agree to announce a decision about the extension of the former's tenure after the Jewish holidays

Tech Israel editor Sharon Wrobel on uncertainty over judicial overhaul leading to Israeli currency volatility; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on Israeli efforts for Morocco

As forecast, central bank leaves borrowing costs at 4.75%, but cautions about impact of shekel depreciation on inflation and the possibility of further rate hikes

In meetings in London with Bank Hapoalim, one of Israel's largest lenders, some asset managers say they expect a downgrade of Israel's outlook by credit rating agencies

In Bloomberg interview, PM says 'we should not legislate' other elements of judicial shakeup, and that he has not yet decided on renewing term of Bank of Israel governor

BoI Gov. Amir Yaron calls on lawmakers to ensure legislative changes will be carried out in broad agreement, and will uphold the strength and independence of institutions

Shas lawmaker Yinon Azoulay slams Amir Yaron for penning letter to PM warning against bill that would have let Treasury intervene in interest rates moves, which sunk shekel