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

Former PM tells US TV that Israeli weapons exports have fallen into 'Iranian hands' and were used to target Israel; In 2021, Israel exported $11.3 billion in arms

Data shows a large jump in exports following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, yet information about the countries purchasing Israeli systems remains largely hidden

Economy Ministry says exports of goods and services up 15% from last year; services, led by tech sector, expected to exceed goods for second consecutive year

Defensive equipment to be handed over to civilian organizations, ministry says; aid is latest sign of Israeli policy shift on Russian invasion after initial attempt to stay neutral

Officials expected to support sending defensive equipment at symbolic levels in attempt to keep Russia ties intact; Israel recently agreed to send defensive aid to civilian teams

According to Economy Ministry, exports up 18.5% from last year; services exceed goods exports for 1st time

Previous year saw 15% spike in number of agreements signed compared to 2019, with bulk of deals sealed with countries in Asia and Pacific region

Former defense industry officials among those investigated; video appears to show rocket fired in central Israel test near residential area; country implicated in case is unnamed