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In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack against Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration of war against Hamas, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange witnessed a grim start to the trading week. The leading indices suffered significant declines, with Tel Aviv 35 falling by 6.47%, Tel Aviv 125 by 6.69%, and A 90 by 7.86%. The bank index experienced a staggering drop of 8.7%. The opening of the stock exchange was delayed by 10 minutes due to the rapid decrease in values before trading began

Wall Street Journal has reported on the alleged involvement of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards in planning the recent attack on settlements surrounding Gaza. Citing sources within Hamas and Hezbollah, the newspaper claims that representatives from these organizations have been meeting with Quds Force members since August

Bank of Israel has revealed plans to sell up to $30 billion of its foreign exchange reserves in response to the ongoing security crisis. This marks the first time such a move has been made since the initiation of free trading in the exchange rate. The announcement came even before trading in the dollar opened, aimed at preemptively addressing potential market overreactions

In the wake of the ongoing "Iron Swords" war, the Ministry of Finance has announced plans to allocate billions of shekels to finance the conflict. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has expressed concerns about the government's delayed response in addressing budgetary needs during the crisis

United States Army's Central Command (CENTCOM) has deployed the USS Gerald Ford, a formidable aircraft carrier, to the region. While the exact distance from Israel's shores was not disclosed, CENTCOM stated that their goal is to "deter any player who seeks to escalate the situation and expand this war." The USS Gerald Ford is accompanied by eight squadrons of attack and support aircraft, as well as a missile patrol and four missile destroyers

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm on the deceleration of the global economy's recovery, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Israel. The New York Times highlights the IMF's concerns, pointing to the increasing challenges in safeguarding against unforeseen global economic shocks

In an urgent response to the impending cessation of insurance coverage by international companies, the Israeli government is set to extend a financial lifeline to El Al and Israel Airlines. The move aims to secure vital insurance against the risks of war, following the recent announcements of international insurers discontinuing their services within seven days

In a stunning turn of events, Minister Galit Distel-Atbarian has tendered her resignation as the head of the Ministry of Information, citing her deep concerns over the misallocation of public funds. Her resignation comes amid a growing controversy within the Israeli government. In her official statement, Minister Distel-Atbarian expressed her unease about the substantial expenses associated with running a government ministry, emphasizing the significance of every shekel for the people of Israel. Her primary grievance revolved around the perceived loss of power and effectiveness of the...

Israel government has initiated a relief program to support citizens affected by the war. However, the plan has drawn significant criticism for its limited scope and perceived inefficiency.Starting today, war-affected citizens can submit initial requests for assistance, with grants ranging from NIS 1,000 to NIS 5,000. The Ministry of Finance is expected to develop a comprehensive economic plan, including measures requiring approval from the Knesset's Finance Committee. The estimated cost of this program is approximately two billion shekels

Shelley Greenspan, who is responsible for Jewish community relations on behalf of the Biden administration, issued a statement on behalf of the White House according to which "the United States is ready to act if an entity hostile to Israel considers trying to incite or expand this war." The announcement detailed the aid, weapons and ammunition that the US recently transferred to Israel, including Iron Dome interceptors, a fighter squadron and two aircraft carriers. About US citizens who live, work and travel in Israel", it was further stated