Shlomo Maital

Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone

To explore this root cause of October 7, the Report interviewed Prof. Arie Kruglanski, a world expert on the psychology of terrorism and extremism.

A third of Israel’s exports go to the US. The Manufacturers Association of Israel says that between 18,000 and 26,000 Israelis could lose their jobs.

The Defeat of Evil ends with this somber warning: “Even in victory, we must remember: No triumph is ever complete or permanent. Safeguarding our values demands constant vigilance.”

Israeli brains were subjected to boycott, disguised as pro-human rights. And to a large extent, they still are.

Many countries have experienced baby booms after wars. Israel may be among the first to experience a baby boom during an ongoing war.

The Bank of Israel’s economic forecast does sound too good to be true. A lot of things could derail it. Here are several causes for concern.

According to official government figures, as of last June 74,500 people were evacuated from the southern border and 68,500 from the North.

"When I return from reserve duty, I need to rest but usually cannot, as there is work, studies, exams, and family life to catch up on. But I am proud and happy to serve, like all us reservists."

In this column, I present a failure-to-success account from Intel Israel, led by David (Dadi) Perlmutter, who went on to become Intel’s global executive vice president.