Israel

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A senior US official also confirmed the attack, stating that "We were not surprised."

In addition to outright cancellations, Israeli media noted, citing customers, instances of severe delays with some clients stating they received their order in the middle of the night. 

Many of those involved stated their enthusiasm for partnering with Israeli businesses and bringing the "Start-up Nation" to the "Scale-up Nation."

"We forecast that Israel's general government deficit will widen to 8% of GDP in 2024, mostly as a result of increased defense spending," S&P Global said in its statement.

The US had all but ceased providing funds for the PA after implementing the 2017 Taylor Force Act, which blocked all funding for the PA general budget.

According to the federation, the purpose of the partnership was to grant freelancers and small business guidance and various benefits without payment for two years. 

The United States says an independent Palestinian state should be established through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority and not through UN action.

Elitzur Ramle captured the Israel women’s basketball championship after defeating Harold Lev Jerusalem 84-60, winning its third title in a row with a clean 3-0 sweep in the finals. 

Malawi opened an embassy in Israel and inaugurated a program for agricultural workers. Foreign ministers meet families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and promise support for their release.