It has been a very good period for wealth in Israel: the average wealth in shekels increased by 142%, and the median by no less than 220%.
The Bank of Israel plans to improve its payment system with a digital shekel, but it is waiting for other advanced economies to launch digital currencies.
Israeli media reported that price hikes include an increase of 5% for the purchase of monthly passes.
Much of the report's analysis of the situation in Israel focused on comparing the outlook for Israel's economy if the situation in Israel's north escalates to if it does not.
Police in Zichron Yaakov investigated theft by "Rami Levy" cashiers, uncovering a systematic scheme. Over 50 indictments were filed for thefts worth half a million shekels.
The announcement comes as shares have recovered from the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that pushed the broad Tel Aviv 125 index.
"I was very surprised I won. The form was in my bag for over a week. I had no clue all that time," the winner explained.
The Israeli Tax Authority has developed a new procedure for the good guys to pay tax on their virtual currency gains.
Among product prices impacted, the price of one liter of bagged 3% milk will go from NIS 5.94 to NIS 6.21 and one carton of 1% milk will rise from NIS 6.41 to NIS 6.7.
The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October led to a doubling of Israel's borrowing in the past year, with the state raising 160 billion shekels in debt.