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Netanyahu Proposes Blockchain Economy Amid Sanctions Threat
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Israel could be cut off from global banking due to sanctions and proposed an Iran-style blockchain economy. Critics warn this plan will increase isolation, scare investors, and hasten capital flight.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed a blockchain economy amid sanctions threats.
- 02Netanyahu warned Israel could be cut off from the global banking system.
- 03Critics fear the plan will increase Israel's isolation and cause capital flight.
- 04The proposal is seen as a response to pressure over West Bank settlements.
The statement signals a worrying approach to mounting pressure over West Bank settlements.
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