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shekel

Rare coin found by the IAA, providing evidence for the development of commerce.

3 min

Archaeology

Archeologists unearth 'extremely rare' intentionally broken 2,500 year-old silver coin

Stone weight engraved to represent its value as one shekel, from the First Temple period of the Kingdom of Judah in 7th century BC, was also found by the IAA

Read time: 3 min.


The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) found and confiscated over $1 million in various currencies from Hamas strongholds and residences in Gaza.

3 min

West Bank & Gaza Strip

Over $1 million seized from Hamas strongholds, residences in Gaza

Various currencies were found in terrorist spots in the Gaza Strip, including U.S. dollars and Israeli shekels, as well as Iraqi and Jordanian dinars

Read time: 3 min.


An employee of Bank of Israel holds new 50 Shekels' bills during a press conference at the bank's headquarters in Jerusalem.

3 min

Economy

Israeli shekel takes beating, dropping to lowest dollar exchange rate since 2016

Among the reasons given for the latest hit to Israel's currency was Nasdaq performance strengthening the U.S. dollar, as well as concerns over judicial reform

Read time: 3 min.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a cabinet meeting, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem.

3 min

Economy

Netanyahu meets with Moody's rating agency amid weakening Israeli shekel

The Moody's credit rating agency was also set to meet with the Bank of Israel's governor, Amir Yaron, after meeting with other senior economic officials

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Vue des principaux bureaux de la Banque d'Israël à Jérusalem, le 31 mars 2019.

3 min

Economy

Key Israeli interest rate unchanged despite weakening shekel

The decision was the second time in a row that such a measure has been taken, after ten consecutive hikes

Read time: 3 min.


Close-up on New Israeli Shekel coins.

2 min

Economy

Israeli shekel hits lowest exchange rate value with dollar since 2017

The shekel also weakened against the euro, losing around 3 percent since the beginning of the month

Read time: 2 min.


صورة توضيحية لورقة 200 شيكل إسرائيلي جديد. 7 فبراير 2016

3 min

Society

Suspects throw thousands in banknotes out of a window, with Israeli police at the door

The wanted persons residing in the Arab-Israeli town of Shfar'am are under investigation for tax evasion by Israel's authorities

Read time: 3 min.


Vue des principaux bureaux de la Banque d'Israël à Jérusalem, le 31 mars 2019.

4 min

Economy

Bank of Israel warns judicial reform uncertainty poses risk to economy

The Israeli institution adds the political uncertainty already impacts the exchange rate, inflation, and financial volatility

Read time: 4 min.


Photo d'illustration des nouveaux billets de 100 Shekels, 31 décembre 2017.

2 min

Economy

Shekel strengthens against dollar despite ongoing judicial reform protests

Dollar rate falls by 1.2% against the shekel, trading around 3.62

Read time: 2 min.


View of Bank of Israel main offices in Jerusalem.

2 min

Economy

Israel’s interest rate at its highest in nearly two decades

If the primary goal of the interest rate hike is to stem inflation, a direct consequence could be the confirmation of stagnation in real estate commerce

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Lot de billets de banque de 50 euros et de 200 billets de cent shekels sur une table à Jérusalem, le 17 novembre 2021.

2 min

Economy

Israeli shekel may be 2023's best investment, financial analysts say

The Israeli currency is too strong to be felled by political tensions, according to a Bloomberg report

Read time: 2 min.


La bourse de Tel Aviv

2 min

Economy

Israel: Shekel falls to record low in 3 years against dollar, euro

'The Israeli shekel fell amid concerns over an 'overhaul' of the judiciary, which overshadowed the central bank's sharp hike in interest rates'

Read time: 2 min.


Illustration photo of Israel's 200 New Israeli Shekel bill, February 7, 2016.

2 min

Defense News

Israel Police's ‘black billion’ raid hits major crime gang

Some 700 policemen took part in the raid in the village of Rameh in northern Israel

Read time: 2 min.


Boutique Aderet, Tel-Aviv

8 min

Culture

Israel: Second-hand clothes, future of fashion?

This booming phenomenon is attracting more and more Israelis fond of originality

Read time: 8 min.


Des Israéliens assis sur la place Dizengoff à Tel Aviv, le 22 février 2021

8 min

Economy

Israel's challenges in the new year: economy and society

i24NEWS journalists weigh in

Read time: 8 min.


A floral wreath with the letter D in the center, denoting the fourth year of the rebellion, in which the coin was minted.

4 min

Archaeology

Extremely rare quarter-shekel coin returned to Israel

The coin, made of silver, from the fourth year of the Jewish Great Revolt is the fourth known coin of its kind

Read time: 4 min.


Illustration photo of Israel's 200 New Israeli Shekel bill, February 7, 2016.

2 min

Economy

Israeli shekel gains against dollar, euro

Israel's currency has best performance against dollar since April

Read time: 2 min.


A board indicating exchange currencies between the US dollar and euros in London, England, on April 22, 2022.

3 min

Economy

Euro reaches parity with US dollar, a first in 20 years

Israel's shekel is holding a steady level against the strengthening US dollar

Read time: 3 min.


Charles Schwartzel during the final round of the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at the Centurion Club in St Albans, England, on June 11, 2022.

3 min

Sport

US lawmaker: Golfers on Saudi-backed tour sold themselves out 'for shekels’

'Shekels – not just Israeli currency, but a derogatory term used by white supremacists and neo-Nazis'

Read time: 3 min.


Illustration photo of Israel's 200 New Israeli Shekel bill, February 7, 2016.

2 min

Economy

Bank of Israel still unsure on digital shekel but garners public support

'All of the responses to the public consultation indicate support for continued research'

Read time: 2 min.


Illustration photo of Israel's 200 New Israeli Shekel bill, February 7, 2016.

2 min

Economy

Israeli shekel weakens against strengthening US dollar

'People tend to not invest in the shekel in times like this,' Ingber says

Read time: 2 min.


The view of Tel Aviv as seen from its southern region, Israel, on February 18, 2021.

3 min

Society

Tel Aviv ranked world’s most expensive city

Paris and Singapore tied for second, and Damascus ranked as the world’s cheapest city to live in

Read time: 3 min.


Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill, December 31, 2017.

2 min

Economy

Minutes: All 6 Bank of Israel committee members voted to keep rates unchanged

Monetary policy committee voted on August 23 to keep benchmark interest rate at 0.1%

Read time: 2 min.


Israeli medical staff cheer an Israeli airforce acrobatic team flying over Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv on Israel's 72nd Inependence Day. April 29, 2020.

2 min

Society

Bank of Israel to release special edition of NIS 5 coin to thank healthcare workers

It will be a sign of gratitude for the efforts of caregivers during the coronavirus crisis

Read time: 2 min.


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