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Fitch Affirms Israel's Rating Amid Geopolitical Risks

3/28/2026

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Fitch Ratings affirmed Israel's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at A with a negative outlook.
The rating reflects Israel's resilient economy and strong external finances, signaling geopolitical risks from the negative outlook.
Debt remains high due to increased defense spending.
The fiscal deficit is likely to widen.
Rating actions depend on public finances, and a downgrade could occur if deterioration or geopolitical risks persist.

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Fitch Ratings affirmed Israel's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at A with a negative outlook.
The rating reflects Israel's resilient economy and strong external finances, signaling geopolitical risks from the negative outlook.
Debt remains high due to increased defense spending.
The fiscal deficit is likely to widen.
Rating actions depend on public finances, and a downgrade could occur if deterioration or geopolitical risks persist.