Israel 's paradox three years into the war: capital seeks Ssfety, defense industry investments rise
* $32.20 billion - the negative gap Israel still records regarding capital flows, three years after the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023 * Over the past three years, investments in Israel 's defense industry have risen significantly * Companies collaborating with MAFAT-the Ministry of Defense 's research arm-raised $150 million in 2024 and over $1 billion in 2025 * In the first half of 2026, the Jerusalem Post reported that startups collaborating with the Ministry of Defense had raised nearly $3 billion