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Palestinians rally in Hebron in support of Hamas, Nov. 3, 2023. Photo by Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90.

How billions of dollars for Hamas paved way for Oct. 7

Israel "can economically choke Hamas and Hezbollah, but it needs to take immediate action."

Shirit Avitan Cohen

November 5, 2023

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides arrives to present his credentials at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Dec. 5, 2021. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

Thomas Nides resigns as Wells Fargo vice chairman after a month

The former U.S. ambassador to Israel will work with the UJA-Federation of New York and Middle East organizations.

November 1, 2023

A bitcoin ATM in Tel Aviv, Sept. 9, 2021. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90.

US, Gulf states target $1 billion secret Hamas investment portfolio

“We cannot allow Hamas fundraisers to operate with impunity,” said the U.S. Treasury’s under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.

October 26, 2023

Economist Erez Zadok details his vision for the future of Judea and Samaria. Credit: Gershon Elinson.

Israeli financier launches Sharia-compliant mutual funds

Erez Zadok previously opened "kosher funds" and "ethical funds."

September 10, 2023

A view of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Dec. 25, 2018. Photo by Adam Shuldman/Flash90.

Fitch on Israeli economy: ‘It’s not doomsday’

"In our view, we are likely to see new investments in Israel when the global trends turn," said Fitch's lead analyst, Cedric Berry.

August 22, 2023

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Nov. 29, 2020. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90.

Israel poised to release world’s first digital government bond

The initiative “marks a significant milestone in revolutionizing the settlement and issuance processes in traditional capital markets,” said the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Pesach Benson

June 7, 2023

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 21, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

‘It wasn’t easy, but this is a truly good budget’

An interview with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Amir Ettinger

May 28, 2023

Office workers. Credit: Courtesy.

SRE Network announces nearly $300,000 in grants to eight Jewish nonprofits

Grantees will continue to “prevent harassment and discrimination and support safe, respectful and equitable workplaces.”

February 23, 2023

Sign when entering Kiryas Joel, a Chassidic community in Upstate New York. Source: Screenshot.

NY Times story on Orthodox school finances ‘misleading,’ says school official

Everything is aboveboard with the way the Kiryas Joel School District educates Chassidic children with special needs, explains district superintendent Joel Petlin.

February 22, 2023