The Bank of Israel published its October 2025 foreign exchange reserves data, showing reserves of USD 231,954 million at end-October, up USD 74 million from end-September. Reserves stood at 41.3 percent of GDP. The monthly increase was mainly driven by a revaluation of approximately USD 607 million, partly offset by government foreign exchange activity of about USD 550 million. Of the October total, USD 227,295 million was held as reserves excluding the International Monetary Fund (including reserves bought under the natural gas purchase program) and USD 4,659 million was held at the IMF.
Bank of Israel 2025-11-06
Bank of Israel reports foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 231.954 billion in October 2025
The Bank of Israel reported foreign exchange reserves of USD 231,954 million at the end of October 2025, a USD 74 million increase from September, representing 41.3% of GDP. The rise was primarily due to a USD 607 million revaluation, partially offset by USD 550 million in government foreign exchange activity.