Having long sold itself as the ‘start-up nation’, Israel is now in economic turmoil, with the war it is waging in Gaza resulting in the withdrawal of long-standing partners. Declining growth, a brain drain and diplomatic isolation are diminishing a model that was considered exemplary.
Israel has established itself one recent years as a major player in technological innovation. The country is home to large companies in the sector and is a major exporter of software, medical devices and cybersecurity technology.
