In recent data published by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the unemployment rate in Israel dropped by 2% points to 6.7%
Employment rate reached 67.1% in 3rd quarter of 2012
Israel enjoys higher rates than the average employment rate among OECD member countries.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development gave Israel positive feedback for its declining unemployment rate in new data recently published by the organization.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. – Photo: Yehoshua Yosef
According to the data, the unemployment rate in Israel dropped by two percentage points down to 6.7%, and the employment rate reached 67.1% in the third quarter of 2012.


“I thank all the voters who showed their faith in me and in our party,” Lipman said. “I view this as an opportunity and a responsibility to those who put me in office. I look forward to being in touch with the entire English-speaking population regarding how my office can serve their needs.

The ‘Otzma L’Yisrael’ party (Strong Israel) came closest to reaching its goal, but failed to pass the 2 percent threshold needed to enter the parliament. The party, led by MK Michael Ben Ari, earned 61,825 votes, and lacked the 15,000 more needed to break the barrier.
It said that unidentified gunmen opened fire at the car of Mohamed Jibril, a senior member of the group, in Nablus.It said that Jibril was not hurt in the attack.





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