Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron returned to Israel over the weekend, following his participation in the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the Forum, the Governor met with many leading economists from around the world,

Governor Amir Yaron of the Bank of Israel attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, engaging with global economic leaders. He held discussions with central bank governors and financial executives and provided insights in interviews with Bloomberg and CNBC,

The Bank of Israel could reduce short-term interest rates one or two times in the second half of 2025 as long as inflation moves back below 3%, Governor Amir Yaron said on Wednesday.

Thailand and Israel have expressed interest in negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.

The United Nations secretary-general has warned that Israel might seize the opportunity to annex the occupied West Bank.

At World Economic Forum, Prince Faisal urges to avoid such a conflict; Herzog tells summit that nuclear bomb-seeking Iran will be 'main issue' on US president's agenda

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

The recently brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas ... Still, speaking at the World Economic Forum, Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat told CNBC's Dan Murphy on Tuesday: "I don't think it's a strategic victory.

A durable ceasefire should pave the way for economic growth in Israel and the region, the central bank governor told CNBC.

Israel's economy and industry minister Nir Barkat has sought Hamas to be replaced with people who recognise the state of Israel and who are "peace-seeking". In an interview to NDTV at Davos, Mr Barkat also spoke on a range of matters.

Israel said on Thursday the terms of a ceasefire with Hezbollah were not being implemented fast enough and there was more work to do, while the Iran-backed group urged pressure to ensure Israeli troops leave south Lebanon by Sunday as set out in the deal.

The Israel-Hamas war has put back development in Gaza by 60 years and mobilising the tens of billions of dollars needed for reconstruction will be an uphill task, the United Nations said.