Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry voters

After three years of Israel’s multi-front war in the Middle East, it would be no surprise if this month’s Knesset elections were taking place against the backdrop of an economy in dire straits.

Instead, Israel’s economy is – by many measures – flourishing.

After slowing sharply in the initial aftermath of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks and Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Israel has ...