Annual inflation eases to 3.8% ahead of Bank of Israel interest rate decision next week; war with Hamas expected to affect economy, dampen growth prospects

73% of population is Jewish, of which over 44% classify themselves as secular; 21% are Arab and 6% belong to other minority communities

Price drops on fresh produce, clothes and furniture outweigh hikes elsewhere, matching trends around the world as higher interest rates smother spending

Central Bureau of Statistics assessment shows barely half of Arab households can cover monthly expenses, employment rates lower than Jewish counterparts

As the new CBS chief, Yaron Felus will provide data about the economic, demographic, social and environmental situation in Israel

Central Bureau of Statistics releases figures ahead of nation's 75th anniversary; 183,000 babies born last year, and 28% of population is below age of 14

Felus, 55, was selected unanimously among 13 candidates by a committee after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to appoint a confidant to head the organization

Central Bureau of Statistics says consumer price index rose by 0.4% in March over the previous month, but sees real estate costs dropping 0.2% as interest rates go up

Rise of consumer prices over past 12 months eased to 5.2% in February versus expectations of 5%; Bank of Israel governor signals interest will climb higher still

Netanyahu took 'highly irregular step' amid apparent effort to politicize Central Bureau of Statistics; Lapid: Trying to harm CBS's independence so he can manipulate the facts