The Bank of Israel published data showing that Israel’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 235.745 billion at the end of April 2026, up USD 6.326 billion from the end of the previous month. The reserves were equal to 38.4 percent of GDP. The increase was driven mainly by a revaluation effect that added about USD 7.467 billion, partly offset by government foreign exchange activity totaling about USD 1.154 billion. Of the April total, USD 231.130 billion was held outside the International Monetary Fund and USD 4.615 billion consisted of IMF-related reserve assets.
Bank of Israel 2026-05-07
Bank of Israel reports April 2026 foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 6.326 billion to USD 235.745 billion
The Bank of Israel reported that Israel’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 235.745 billion at end-April 2026, an increase of USD 6.326 billion, equivalent to 38.4 percent of GDP. The rise was mainly due to a USD 7.467 billion revaluation effect, partly offset by USD 1.154 billion in government foreign exchange activity, with USD 231.130 billion held outside the International Monetary Fund and USD 4.615 billion in IMF-related reserve assets.