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Bank of Israel Intervenes Again, Buys Over $1 Billion in June to Stabilize Currency
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First reported by Globes · 1 hour ago
What happened
The Bank of Israel resumed foreign currency market interventions in May and June 2026, buying over $1.8 billion to stabilize the shekel amid Middle East tensions, raising reserves to $238.7 billion and pushing the dollar to nearly 3 shekels.
- 01Bank of Israel bought over $1 billion in dollars in June, second month of consecutive intervention.
- 02Foreign currency reserves reached $238.7 billion by end of June 2026, 37.2% of GDP.
- 03June purchases totaled $1.027 billion, alongside $625 million government operations.
- 04Reserves growth partially offset by $1.458 billion revaluation loss.
- 05Dollar rose from 2.80 to nearly 3 shekels amid geopolitical instability.
- 06Governor Amir Yaron stated interventions aimed to maintain orderly market activity.
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Full coverage · 6 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · Hebrew38 minutes ago
Bank of Israel Intervenes Again, Buys Over $1 Billion in June to Stabilize Currency
Now 14Right · Hebrew45 minutes ago
Bank of Israel Intervenes in Foreign Exchange Market Again in June to Stabilize Trading
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Bank of Israel Intervenes Again With Over $1 Billion Forex Purchase in June
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Bank of Israel Intervenes Again With Over $1 Billion Forex Purchase in June
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