The slowdown in Israeli GDP growth, to 2.5% q/q annualised, in Q4 suggests the drag on activity from rising tensions with Hezbollah last quarter was a bit larger than we expected. The recent ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas should provide some support to the economy at the start of 2025, but the possibility that these agreements fall through is a clear downside risk.
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