Business and Economy
Within the Green Line, a Palestinian worker must be 27, or 22 and married. In Israeli communities over the Green Line, any Palestinian over 18 can work.
GDP grew at an annualized 1.2% in the April-June period compared to the previous three months.
Israel’s finance minister accuses government lawyers of bias against the ultra-Orthodox community and overstepping their authority.
The employee of an Israeli technology company fears for his life.
Israel’s national carrier banked $147.4 million from April to June.
The data also points to a significant gap between high-tech workers and the rest of the economy;
The unnamed plaintiff, who is a former Israeli soldier, says the chip manufacturer fired him after he reported a supervisor’s Jew-hatred.
Flights are cheaper, attractions uncrowded, restaurant reservations accessible, parking spaces available at parks and beaches, and driving isn’t bumper to bumper.
Businessmen charge commissions of 5% to 8% of the value of goods imported to “Palestine” that actually go to firms in the Jewish state.
The credit ratings agency pointed to ongoing operations in Gaza and the possibility of a regional conflict as reasons for its move.
“Anyone who jeopardizes peace and safety through illicit arms transfers will be held accountable,” said agent Sean Fitzgerald of the Chicago office of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.
The incident was criminal and the victims were not harmed.
