Israel Raises $6 Billion in Global Bond Offering, Surpasses Pre-War Confidence

In a powerful display of economic resilience, Israel has successfully raised $6 billion in a new public offering of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, marking a major vote of confidence from global investors. The Finance Ministry announced the completion of the offering on Wednesday, highlighting that demand reached an astounding $36 billion six times the amount issued.

The bonds were issued in three series with maturities of five, 10, and 30 years, and average spreads of 90, 100, and 125 basis points, respectively, over U.S. Treasury yields. The weighted average spread came in at 102 basis points impressively returning Israel to its pre-war levels and significantly improving upon its 2024 issuance.

“The successful fundraising process of the State of Israel in international markets... reflects the resilience of the Israeli economy and the responsible economic management that we have been implementing in recent years,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. He noted that the broad global participation in the offering demonstrates growing trust in Israel’s financial future.

More than 300 institutional investors from over 30 countries participated in the bond sale, including financial entities from countries that have normalized relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. The offering was led by major global underwriters including Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan, following weeks of investor meetings across the U.S., Asia, and Europe.

Accountant General Yali Rotenberg, who spearheaded the offering, emphasized the strategic significance of the sale: “The results reflect a return to the levels of margins that preceded the war, and indicate a high level of investor confidence in the Israeli economy. This issuance supports the financing needs of the State of Israel for 2026 and serves as a tailwind for our domestic market.”

Despite two years of war and sustained geopolitical pressure, Israel’s financial position remains robust, underpinned by a world-class tech sector, sound fiscal management, and strong diplomatic ties with emerging and established markets alike.

Israel’s ability to attract overwhelming demand for long-term debt instruments reaffirms the strength and stability of its economy and signals a renewed appetite for partnership with the Jewish state in the global financial community.

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