Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu's Crypto Sanctions Plan
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Bank of Israel stated on October 24 that cryptocurrency cannot bypass international sanctions, contradicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan. Netanyahu had proposed using crypto to circumvent sanctions and anticipated a cut in U.S. military aid. The Prime Minister acknowledged the bank's advice but stated he would proceed with his own judgment.
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- The Bank of Israel stated cryptocurrency cannot bypass international sanctions.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed using crypto to circumvent sanctions.
- Netanyahu also expects a cessation of American military aid.
- The central bank stressed maintaining economic ties with trading partners.
- Netanyahu acknowledged the bank's advice but will proceed with his own plan.
The Bank of Israel issued a statement on October 24, responding to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to use cryptocurrency to circumvent potential international sanctions against Israel. The central bank asserted that cryptocurrency cannot be used to bypass sanctions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining economic ties with major trading partners and focusing on preventing sanctions altogether. The Bank of Israel stated that the responsibility for this lies with the political leadership. Netanyahu had announced on October 23 that he was preparing a plan to counter international sanctions, including the use of cryptocurrencies, and also expressed expectations of a halt to American military aid. Responding to the Bank of Israel's comments, the Prime Minister stated, "I am grateful for their advice, but I am doing what I think is right."
