Israel’s economy shrank by 19.4% in the last quarter of 2023, a significant downturn triggered by military actions against Hamas. The conflict led to evacuations and the mobilization of thousands of reservists, causing widespread business disruptions. Analysts had predicted a 10.5% decline, making the actual contraction far worse than expected. The Israeli shekel fell by […]
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