The Bank of Israel published its monthly update on foreign exchange reserves, reporting that reserves stood at USD 229,484 million at end-December 2025, down USD 1,941 million from end-November. Reserves were 39.4% of GDP. The monthly decline was mainly attributed to government foreign exchange activity of about USD 3,483 million, partly offset by an approximately USD 1,509 million revaluation of the reserves. The total comprised USD 224,831 million in reserves excluding the International Monetary Fund (including reserves bought under the natural gas purchase program) and USD 4,653 million held at the IMF.
Bank of Israel 2026-01-07
Bank of Israel reports December 2025 foreign exchange reserves fell to USD 229,484 million
The Bank of Israel reported foreign exchange reserves of USD 229,484 million at the end of December 2025, a decrease of USD 1,941 million from November, representing 39.4% of GDP. The decline was primarily due to government foreign exchange activity of USD 3,483 million, partially offset by a USD 1,509 million revaluation.