The Israel-Hamas war of 2023 started with the attack on Israel by Hamas on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The impact of the current crisis on equity markets in the US have been muted. Oil prices have not moved much as well. This is understandable since Israel is not a major producer. Oil producing countries in …

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Israel is one of the highly successful countries in the Middle East and the world. In just a few decades, the country transformed itself from an economy primarily based on agriculture, clothing and other industries to a hi-tech powerhouse with leadership positions in software engineering, computer component manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and medical technologies. This vibrant economy …

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