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Israel: The economic challenges ahead

France 2428 October 2026, 09:43 UTCIsrael

Questions over the future of Israel’s economy are looming in the wake of the elections. With one of the highest costs of living in the region, and defence spending continuing to rise, households are facing growing financial pressure. Caitlin Brown reports.

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