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Israel-China ties will strengthen after trade deal
A free trade agreement between Israel and China is close to completion
IsraelIranian funding cuts will impact Palestinian economy
Iran has reduced its funding to Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip because of its economic difficulties
PalestiniansIsraeli mortgage law could raise interest rates faster
A bill was submitted to parliament yesterday that would limit banks’ ability to raise mortgage interest rates
IsraelNew Palestinian groups will test existing leadership
The Palestinian political scene has become more tense in the context of spiralling violence
PalestiniansNew deal will bring reform of Israeli legal system
An agreement with Likud gives the Religious Zionism Party power over the legal system and settlement activity
IsraelIsraeli policy tensions will weaken market confidence
The central bank governor warned politicians yesterday not to become involved in monetary policy decisions
IsraelNew Israeli ministers will raise security risks
Media reports indicate that two far-right politicians have gained two important ministries in Netanyahu’s government
IsraelBombs in Israel suggest organised Palestinian tactic
Two bombs in Jerusalem, the first in six years against Israeli civilians, killed one and injured at least 14
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