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Israel’s economy: A Banana Republic run by monopolies
Israel increasingly resembles an economy captured by monopolies, where a small circle of powerful interests dominates key sectors and ordinary consumers foot the bill.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier © Mena Today
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday. During his visit, he will tour kibbutzim near the southern border, including Kibbutz Be'eri and Kfar Aza, and meet with families of the abducted individuals. Steinmeier is expected to also hold meetings with President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. The German president stated that he is coming to Israel "to reaffirm ongoing solidarity with Israel as a victim of terrorism and as a nation fighting back."
During his visit, he will tour kibbutzim near the southern border, including Kibbutz Be'eri and Kfar Aza, and meet with families of the abducted individuals. Steinmeier is expected to also hold meetings with President Isaac Herzog and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
The German president stated that he is coming to Israel "to reaffirm ongoing solidarity with Israel as a victim of terrorism and as a nation fighting back."
Israel increasingly resembles an economy captured by monopolies, where a small circle of powerful interests dominates key sectors and ordinary consumers foot the bill.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a military officer was wounded by an explosive device in Rafah and Israel vowed retaliation.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip for security reasons and that a civilian-military army unit would be established in the Palestinian enclave.
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