Downgrade and debt: Israel's economy isn't as resilient in war as it once was
In the aftermath of Hassan Nasrallah’s fall, Israel is left to contend with Moody’s downgrade highlighting the urgent need to confront adversaries while healing a fragile economy
Moody’s Downgrades Israel Again as Economic Costs of War Mount
Israel was downgraded for the second time this year by Moody’s Ratings as the economic costs mount from almost 12 months of fighting in Gaza and an escalating conflict with Hezbollah.
As war widens and costs mount, Israel’s economy is in ‘serious danger’
Tens of thousands of Israeli businesses have closed over the last year and reservists are struggling to juggle careers with military service.
Can Israel’s economy survive an all-out war with Hizbullah?
Israel’s economy should have been trundling towards recovery. After all, many of the 300,000 workers who left their jobs to fight have now returned to offices, factories and farms. Instead, a difficult situation is becoming ever more acute.
Moody’s Downgrade Reflects Rising Risks for Israel’s Economy During Ongoing War
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Israel’s credit rating for the second time this year, citing growing geopolitical risks and the prolonged conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The agency lowered Israel’s rating from A2 to Baa1,
Smotrich on Moody's downgrade: Israel's economy is strong
"Israel’s economy is bearing the yoke of the longest and most expensive war in the country’s history… the Israeli economy is a strong economy that even now attracts investment," Smotrich said. "With God’s help,
Moody's cuts Israel's rating, warns of drop to 'junk'
Moody's on Friday downgraded Israel's credit rating two notches to "Baa1" from "A2" and maintained a negative outlook amid escalation of the conflict in the region with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Israel downgraded by Moody's as war weighs on economy
Israel was downgraded again by Moody’s Ratings as the country’s economic costs continue to mount from nearly a year of fighting in Gaza and the intensifying conflict in Lebanon with Hezbollah. The ratings firm on Friday cut Israel two notches from A2 to Baa1,
Moody’s downgrades Israel credit rating on high ‘geopolitical risk’
INTERNATIONAL VIEW - «Khamenei doesn't want a big war,» says Iran expert Meir Litvak after Israel’s killing of Hezbollah’s leader
In an NZZ interview, the Israeli professor of Middle Eastern history explains why Iran is unlikely to intervene in Lebanon – ...
Can Israel fund a war on two fronts?
Almost one year on from the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas, Israel is on the verge of all-out war with Lebanon, leading ...
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Israel Escalates Conflict with Ground Raids into Lebanon
Israels military initiated limited, localized, and targeted ground raids against Hezbollah targets early Tuesday. The ...
Israel Conducted Raids in Lebanon
Israeli commando units made brief incursions into Lebanon in recent days, as signs emerged that Israel was preparing for a ...
Israel creates 'closed military zone' at Lebanon border as incursion appears imminent
Hezbollah’s deputy chief said Monday that the group was “prepared and ready” to face any coming Israeli incursion.
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What this Israel-Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran conflict is really about
To understand why and how Israel’s devastating blow to Hezbollah is such a world-shaking threat to Iran, Russia, North Korea and even China, you have to put it in the context of the wider struggle ...
Iran's response to Israel will be a choice between revenge and survival. Markets say it's choosing survival
Iran's leadership has vowed revenge, but its actions and language suggest — at least so far — a more measured response.
Israel notifies U.S. of intent to launch Lebanon ground incursion, official says
An official tells CBS News that Israel has notified the U.S. of its intent to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon.