The Bank of Israel published its monthly update showing Israel’s foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 234,553 million at end-February 2026, up USD 1,511 million from the previous month. Reserves were 38.2% of GDP. The increase was mainly driven by a revaluation that added about USD 1,739 million, partly offset by government foreign exchange activities of about USD 271 million. Of the February total, USD 229,917 million was held excluding the International Monetary Fund, with USD 4,636 million recorded at the IMF.
Bank of Israel 2026-03-08
Bank of Israel reports February 2026 foreign exchange reserves up to USD 234.6 billion
The Bank of Israel reported an increase in foreign exchange reserves to USD 234,553 million at the end of February 2026, representing 38.2% of GDP. The rise was primarily due to a revaluation gain of USD 1,739 million, partially offset by government foreign exchange activities totaling USD 271 million.