The Treasury secretary said she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reduce barriers to commerce for Palestinians.
Category: Israel
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‘October Rain,’ Israel’s Proposed Eurovision Entry, Causes a Storm
Almost nobody has heard the song, but some social media users see it as a reference to the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, and so too political for Eurovision.
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Navigating Israel’s War as a Couple When One Spouse is Jewish
For some couples, figuring out how to talk about the war in Gaza is a hurdle in the relationship, but ultimately one that has brought them closer.
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Israel Chooses a Eurovision Act as Boycott Campaigns Swirl
Eden Golan will represent the country in May, in a contest that looks set to be overshadowed by the war in Gaza.
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From Opposite Sides of War, a Hunt for Elusive Facts
The Israel-Hamas conflict has produced a prodigious amount of disinformation, putting people who fact-check claims — especially those who live in the region — back on their heels.
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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
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At Davos, War Is on the Agenda, but the Focus Is on A.I. and Elections
The leaders and executives gathering at the World Economic Forum are obsessed with elections and artificial intelligence, not Ukraine or Gaza.
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How the War With Hamas Has Damaged Israel’s Tech Firms and Economy
Israel’s technology sector, a key part of the economy, has been jolted by worker shortages and funding fears, which could drive a wider slowdown in 2024.
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Claudine Gay Turmoil Forces Harvard’s Secretive ‘Corporation’ Into Spotlight
Harvard’s powerful board has backed its president and said little else, yet a member privately said “generational change” may be needed.
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Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy
Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.