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Increase in GDP in Palestine during the fourth quarter of 2025
SadaNews - Preliminary estimates indicate an increase in GDP in Palestine during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024, where the services sector recorded an increase of 11%, the information and communications sector by 12%, and the industrial sector by 6%. Meanwhi...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Sunday (March 29)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Sunday (March 29), are as follows:
Egypt Angers Israel for the Second Time Since the War on Iran.. What's the Story?!
SadaNews Economy Translation - The Egyptian tourism authorities have angered the Israelis for the second time during the war on Iran.
According to the Hebrew newspaper Yisrael Hayom, as translated by the SadaNews Economy section, Egypt has raised the crossing fees at the Taba crossing checkpoint fo...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (March 28)
SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Saturday (March 28), are as follows:
- Dollar: 3.14
- Dinar: 4.44
- Euro: 3.62
Predictions of a 12.5% Increase in Gasoline Prices in Israel Next Month
SadaNews Economic Translation - If the Israeli Ministry of Finance does not decide to reduce the production tax, the fuel price is expected to rise by 12.5% next month to reach around 7.90, according to estimates from the Israeli Institute of Energy and Environment, which represents oil and fuel com...
Fitch Confirms Israel's Rating at 'A' with Negative Outlook
SadaNews Economy - On Friday, the credit rating agency "Fitch" confirmed Israel's long-term credit rating in foreign currency at "A" with a negative outlook, indicating that rising levels of public debt and ongoing risks associated with the war could weaken the country's financial trajectory.
Fitch...
Poll Shows Economic Deterioration Within Israel Due to War
SadaNews Economy Translation - A survey conducted by the Hebrew economic site Globes revealed that one in every two families has seen a decline in income due to the war.
According to the site, as translated by SadaNews Economy Department, the families that have been most affected are those that wer...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (March 27)
SadaNews Economy - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Friday (March 27), are as follows:
-Dollar: 3.13
-Dinar: 4.41
-Euro: 3.61
Hebrew Channel: Israel Rejects Request from Egypt and Jordan to Operate Gas Platforms
SadaNews Economy Translation - Hebrew Channel 12 reported on Thursday evening that Egypt and Jordan requested Israel to operate the halted Israeli gas platforms to supply them with natural gas amid the global energy crisis.
According to the Hebrew channel, as translated by SadaNews, the Israeli Min...
"The Monetary Authority" and "the Private Sector Coordination Council" Discuss the Impleme...
SadaNews - The Monetary Authority and the Private Sector Coordination Council held a meeting to discuss the implementation plan for the Law to Reduce Cash Use. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Palestinian Federation of Industries in Ramallah, was attended by the Governor of the Monetary...
Sources to 'SadaNews': Israel Extends Banking Relations with Palestinian Banks
SadaNews Exclusive - Informed sources revealed to "SadaNews" on Thursday evening that Israel has decided to extend its banking relationship with Palestinian banks for two months, until 31/5/2026.
According to the sources, the correspondent Israeli banks have informed their Palestinian c...
Ministry of Justice Publishes the Draft General Budget for 2026 (Emergency Budget)
SadaNews - As part of the Palestinian government's efforts to enhance dialogue and consultation and to reinforce the principles of transparency and sustainable coordination among all sectors and institutions, the Ministry of Justice has published the draft law of the general budget for 2026 (Eme...