Galit Altstein

After sending more than 100 fighter planes to attack Iran, the Israeli government is seeking to walk a fine line: Officials there believe the attack

After sending more than 100 fighter planes to attack Iran, the Israeli government is seeking to walk a fine line: Officials there believe the attack did significant strategic damage but want to allow Iran to continue dismissing it as unworthy of response.

Israel’s central bank met senior officials from local lenders on Wednesday to discuss their exposure to the construction and real estate sectors.

The Israeli cabinet approved the 2025 budget to pave the way for rising defense spending and higher taxes, reflecting a profound shift in priorities since the start of the war with Hamas just over a year ago.

(Bloomberg) -- The Israeli cabinet approved a 2025 budget to pave the way for rising defense spending and higher taxes, reflecting a profound shift in priorities since the start of the war with Hamas just over a year ago.

Two months ago, when a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas seemed close, a new obstacle arose: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his troops must hold the Gaza-Egypt border to prevent Hamas from rearming and smuggling out Israeli hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after meeting in Jerusalem in March.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s shock firing of his defense chief on Tuesday night removed a cabinet critic, but also deepened anger among opponents about his handling of the country’s multi-front conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's shock firing of his defense chief on Tuesday night removed a cabinet critic, but also deepened anger among opponents about his handling of the country's multi-front conflict

Israel’s war against Hamas has sparked boycotts against its authors, cut cooperation with its scientists and raised possible arrest warrants against its officials. But nothing has made Israelis feel more isolated than the massive drop-off in flights to and from the country.