Settlement expansion, Jewish terror pose severe risk to Israel’s economy, senior economists warn

A group of 61 senior economists in Israel has issued a warning that the ongoing expansion of settlements and the failure to prevent Jewish violence in the West Bank pose severe risks to the country's economy. According to the warning, these developments will carry a high economic cost that impacts every individual Israeli citizen.

The economists' statement highlights growing domestic concern over the financial repercussions of West Bank policies and security failures. By linking settlement growth and extremist activity directly to macroeconomic stability, the group underscores the potential widespread consequences of these issues for the broader population.