Israel
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.
The Doha Forum opened on Sunday in Qatar. On the agenda are the war in Gaza and the political crises in Yemen, Syria, and Sudan.
Two days of discussions on crises in the Middle East
The Doha Forum is an annual global conference held in Doha, Qatar, that serves as a platform for international dialogue and discussion on key issues facing the world.
The Forum takes place on Sunday and Monday in the capital of Qatar.
Several themes are discussed, including the political situation in the Middle East, the Imperative of Palestinian Political Renewal, instability in Yemen, the war between Israel and Hamas, the resolution of the crises in Syria and Sudan.
There will also be discussions on the economy and cybersecurity.
Among the speakers for this edition are the Prime Minister of Qatar, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen, the Palestinian Prime Minister, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan.
Israel increasingly resembles an economy captured by monopolies, where a small circle of powerful interests dominates key sectors and ordinary consumers foot the bill.
The Christian community of Damascus, still mourning a suicide bombing that killed 25 people in June, is celebrating Christmas under heavy security as uncertainty looms over Syria’s political future.
The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on European citizens combating online hate and disinformation, with Brussels saying on Wednesday it could "respond swiftly and decisively" against the "unjustified measures".
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