The Bank of Israel reported that Israel's foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 238,681 million at the end of May 2026, up USD 2,953 million from the end of April. The reserves-to-GDP ratio was 37.2 percent. The increase mainly reflected a revaluation effect that added about USD 2,685 million and foreign exchange purchases of USD 801 million carried out in May to maintain the orderly functioning of the markets. These gains were partly offset by the government's foreign exchange activity, which reduced reserves by about USD 721 million.
Bank of Israel2026-06-07
Bank of Israel reports foreign exchange reserves rose to USD 238.681 billion at end-May after revaluation and USD 801 million market purchases
The Bank of Israel reported that foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 2,953 million in May 2026 to USD 238,681 million, equal to 37.2 percent of GDP. The increase mainly reflected a USD 2,685 million revaluation effect and USD 801 million in foreign exchange purchases, partly offset by USD 721 million in government foreign exchange activity.