S&P left Israel’s credit rating unchanged, citing strong state institutions and a fundamentally healthy economy. Both are now under assault by the political leadership

PM posts news story about S&P affirming Israel's solid credit rating, but edits a photo of himself into story instead of Israel Katz

Ratings agency holds Jewish state's relatively high AA- classification, with a stable outlook, citing robust financial system, local savings and access to capital markets

Credit agency highlights offshore natural gas reserves and tech sectors, but says 'political system weighs on fiscal policy effectiveness'

Officials concerned ranking could drop; financial plan still not approved despite three elections and the formation of a unity government