This is a very positive article by Yoram Ettinger. Five year growth of 21% (270% over 20 years); export strength in technology products; world leader in R&D; natural gas discoveries; population increasing with unemployment falling; foreign investment; the list is impressive.
http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/analysis/yoram-ettinger-for-long-term-confidence-in-israels-economy/2012/03/25/