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Economy · Full coverage

Israel Extends Banking Ties with Palestinians to End 2026

How 5 Israeli newsrooms (in Arabic, English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By راديو الشمس

First reported by TheMarker · Sep 1, 2026

What happened

Israel has agreed to extend correspondent banking services with Palestinian banks until the end of 2026, deferring a planned cutoff by Bank Discount and Bank Hapoalim. The incoming Israeli government will be responsible for establishing a permanent solution to these vital financial ties.

  • 01Israeli banks' services to Palestinian banks extended to end of 2026.
  • 02New Israeli government to find long-term banking solution.
  • 03Money laundering and terror financing concerns prompted the issue.
  • 04Banks handle 51 billion Shekels annually for Palestinian Authority.
  • 0590% of Palestinian trade passes through Israel.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsBank of Israel, Bank Discount, Bank Hapoalim, Palestinian Monetary Authority, Ministry of Finance
PlacesIsrael, Palestine

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Al-ShamsUnrated · ArabicSep 2, 2026
Israel Extends Banking Ties with Palestinians to End 2026
Arab48Unrated · ArabicSep 2, 2026
Israel Delays Banking Cutoff With Palestinian Banks Until End of 2026
Haaretz EnglishLeft · EnglishSep 1, 2026
Israeli Banks Agree to Continue Working With Palestinian Counterparts Until 2026
YnetCenter · HebrewSep 1, 2026
Israel's Central Bank Secures Deal to Continue Palestinian Banking Ties Until 2026
TheMarkerUnrated · HebrewSep 1, 2026
Palestinian Banks Crisis Resolved, Ties with Israeli Banks to Continue

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