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Full coverage· Economy· Updated

Netanyahu's 'Magic Word' Solution to Sanctions Ignores Economic Fundamentals

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested blockchain technology as a way to circumvent international sanctions, proposing an "alternative economy." Critics argue this approach accepts inevitable isolation and neglects fundamental economic needs, citing a study showing Israel's significant underinvestment in civilian services.

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What happened

  1. 01Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed blockchain technology to bypass international sanctions.
  2. 02Critics argue this approach accepts inevitable international isolation.
  3. 03A study shows Israel significantly underinvests in civilian services compared to OECD averages.
  4. 04This underinvestment leads to public service failures like traffic and healthcare queues.
  5. 05The policy shifts costs from the state budget to families' private expenses.
  6. 06The article calls for preventing isolation and investing in civilian infrastructure.

This underfunding, a policy Netanyahu has long supported, leads to public service failures and economic vulnerability. The article stresses the need to prevent isolation and invest in civilian infrastructure rather than relying on technological quick fixes.

Translated and summarized by baba from TheMarker, the latest report. Read TheMarker’s original

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