Israel’s economy is suffering and economists say the solution is to end the war

Israel’s economy is suffering from its nearly 11-month long war with Hamas, as its leaders grind ahead with its offensive in Gaza that shows no signs of ending and threatens to escalate into a wider conflict.

The country’s deficit is up, credit ratings are down, the tourism industry is flailing, and state expenditures are mired in controversy.

The cost of rebuilding areas in the south and north of the country, compensating families…