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Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Thursday (June 18)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Thursday (June 18), are as follows:
In Line with Expectations.. The "Federal Reserve" Keeps Interest Rates Steady for the Four...
SadaNews - The U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates at the same level, aligning with market expectations, amidst anticipation of the implications of the U.S.-Iran agreement to halt the war on inflation and growth in the United States.
In an early test of his leadership amid inflationa...
Watermelon Season in Danger: Virus Affects About 20% of Agricultural Areas in Israel
SadaNews Translation - An unprecedented outbreak of a virus has affected about 20% of watermelon farming areas in Israel, resulting in losses estimated in the millions of shekels, according to a report by the Hebrew economic newspaper Calcalist.
According to data from the "Keenet" Agricultural Natu...
How Does Israel Strangle the Economy of the West Bank?
Sada News - On June 15, 2026, a report titled "The Choking Grip: Confronting Israel's Stranglehold on the Economy of the West Bank" was released by the International Crisis Group. The report examines the transformations the Palestinian economy has undergone since the outbreak of the Ga...
Palestinian Deposit Insurance Corporation Board Holds Its Third Meeting, Confirms Strength...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Deposit Insurance Corporation has reiterated that the citizens' deposits in all member banks are protected, and that the deposit insurance system continues to fulfill its role in safeguarding the rights of depositors and enhancing confidence in the Palestinian banking...
Israeli Economic Activity Index Declines by 0.4% in May
SadaNews - The monthly economic activity index in Israel decreased by 0.4% in May, indicating a slowdown in economic activity compared to the long-term trend, affected by a number of negative factors related to production, revenues, and consumption.
This was according to a statement issued by the...
10,000 Inactive Wells and High Costs.. Why the Oil Market Won't Return to Pre-Iran War Lev...
SadaNews - Oil prices dropped immediately after the announcement of a framework to end the Iran war, but the rapid decline on trading screens does not signal a return to the market conditions that existed before the war. Estimates from oil companies, traders, and analysts indicate that restoring flo...
"The Environmental Quality Authority" and "Palestine Bank" Hold a Training Workshop to Est...
SadaNews - The Environmental Quality Authority organized a specialized training workshop for employees of Palestine Bank titled "Sustainability of Natural Resources and Reducing Their Depletion," as part of joint efforts to enhance environmental culture and solidify sustainability principles, coinci...
National Beverage Company Sponsors the Palestinian U-18 Basketball Team in the 2026 Asian...
SadaNews - The National Beverage Company has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Palestinian Basketball Federation to support the Palestinian U-18 basketball team participating in the U18 Asian Basketball Cup qualifiers for 2026. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing commitment to sup...
Housing Bank in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development hold...
SadaNews - As part of its commitment to support entrepreneurship and economically empower women, the Housing Bank organized a specialized training course titled "Digital Marketing", in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and co-financed by the Europ...
The Arab Islamic Bank and SOS Children's Villages Organization Sign Memorandum of Understa...
SadaNews - The Arab Islamic Bank and the SOS Children's Villages Organization in Palestine signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at sponsoring a home in the SOS Children's Village and supporting struggling families in the Palestinian community.
The agreement was signed at the headquarters of t...
Towards Sustainable Employment Opportunities: "Ministry of Labor and UNESCO" Strengthen Pa...
SadaNews - Minister of Labor Dr. Inas Al-Atari confirmed the importance of enhancing international partnerships and directing them towards practical interventions that contribute to addressing the unprecedented challenges faced by the Palestinian labor market. This was during her reception of the re...