Inflation in the Occupied Territories Exceeds Forecasts

The ⁤Israeli Central ⁤bureau of Statistics reported that annual inflation reached 3.3 percent in June 2025, marking an increase of ⁢0.2‌ percentage points compared to May.

Previously,⁣ projections had estimated inflation would not exceed 3.1 percent in the occupied territories.

In response, the Bank of Israel maintained its interest rate at 4.5 percent ⁣for the twelfth consecutive time ⁣last week, with no indication of when ⁢a reduction might take place.

This comes⁢ amid a significant decline in Israel’s credit ⁢rating following its conflict with Iran.