Netanyahu Warns of "Real Danger" from Sanctions on Israeli Banks
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a "strategic" and "real danger" from potential sanctions targeting Israeli banks, particularly in the blockchain sector. A June survey by the Mitvim Institute found that 60% of Israelis fear the country becoming a pariah state, with a similar number valuing Israel's place in the liberal-democratic world. Additionally, 70% of respondents strongly opposed settler violence in the territories.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a strategic and real danger from sanctions on Israeli banks.
- A June survey showed 60% of Israelis fear the country becoming a pariah state.
- A similar percentage of Israelis want the country to remain part of the liberal-democratic world.
- 70% of respondents strongly opposed settler violence in the territories.
- Sanctions have so far minimally impacted Israel's economy, mainly affecting universities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has highlighted the "real danger" posed by potential sanctions on the country's banks, a threat he described as "strategic." Previously, the public remained largely indifferent to the prospect of sanctions, as they had minimally impacted Israel's economy, primarily affecting universities. Netanyahu's warning, particularly concerning the blockchain sector, suggests the threat to banks is now a tangible concern, with his response potentially exacerbating the risk.
In June, Dr. Maya Sion-Tzadik, Director of the Israel-Europe Relations Program at the Mitvim Institute, conducted a survey on Israeli public opinion regarding possible sanctions. The poll revealed that 60% of respondents expressed significant concern that Israel was heading towards becoming a pariah state. A similar percentage emphasized the importance of Israel remaining part of the global liberal-democratic camp. Furthermore, 70% strongly opposed settler violence in the territories.
