ISRAELI ECONOMY GROWS 3.8% IN THIRD QUARTER DESPITE WAR

Israel’s economy surged by 3.8% in Q3, beating expectations, despite conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. 

Growth was driven by an 8.6% rise in consumer spending, a 21.8% increase in fixed asset investments, and a 1.7% boost in exports, offsetting a 10.8% drop in government spending.