Israel at sixty is proud, dynamic and strong -- and Israel Bonds helped make it possible.  The two are inextricably linked – a remarkable country and the determined organization that helped position Israel among the world’s elite nations.

Post-independence Israel was a struggling state of little more than 600,000 people, sparse infrastructure and a fragile economy rooted in agriculture.  Today, Israel is seven million strong, with advanced infrastructure and a sophisticated economy powered by technological innovation.  

President Shimon Peres recently declared: “Israel Bonds was Israel’s first experience in embarking on economic growth and building a proper infrastructure.  Wherever you go today, there are traces of Israel Bonds.”

We take great pride in what has been accomplished.  We are particularly proud that Israel Bonds continues to be cited by ratings agencies as an important reason for Israel’s strong economic performance, stressing our dependability and cost-effectiveness.

However, Israel Bonds is a forward-looking organization.  We are always striving to take Israel to the next level of achievement.  This is why Israel scheduled a Knesset salute to Israel Bonds as part of its 60^th anniversary celebrations – not only for the legacy of the past, but for paving the way for the promise of the future.