And indeed, Israel's economy benefited from an inflow of foreign investment that totaled some $ 5 billion in just the first four months of 2005, not far below the total of about $ 6.5 billion in the whole of 2004. Such inflows are of a magnitude larger than those to many other markets.
Growth is the most important issue - not simply growth, but sustained growth. Without it we cannot ensure a rise in the standard of living and in the welfare of the population.