Company says overhaul will weaken country’s institutional strength, leading to 'longer-term risks for economic prospects'

Ratings agency cites risks to Israel's system of checks, investor sentiment; cautions about importance of central bank independence for credibility of policy-making

PM claims political rivals seeking to spook investors due to 'bitterness' over election loss; Lapid: Netanyahu's own 'bitterness' over corruption trial is destroying democracy

Former senior officials, many of whom worked under Netanyahu for years, say reforms could cause 'long-term' damage to economy

Jacob Frenkel, Karnit Flug say 'strength of judicial system a central factor determining Israeli economy's status in world'; dozens of companies plan strike Tuesday

Top S&P official says weakening of institutions, checks and balances could have significant effects, as could new hardline policies in West Bank that may increase instability

Agency forecasts Israel's GDP growth by 6% this year, but just 2% in 2023, given global economic trends

Investment in STEM education for children is the most important thing Israel can do to build a secure, prosperous, and more equitable future.

Monthly salaries for Israeli workers average NIS 11,753 ($3,514); tech employees pull in about NIS 26,828 ($8,019)

Leading investment firm BVP says global tech and VC community should look to a horse of a different color to measure promising ventures