A group of 109 economists, business leaders, high-tech entrepreneurs, and former senior public officials issued a strongly worded statement expressing “deep anxiety and concern” over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conduct, warning of irreversible damage to Israel’s economy if international sanctions are imposed.
The letter followed an interview in which Netanyahu made clear that he was not concerned about sanctions, said that US military aid “is not something that will last forever and will eventually end,” and revealed that he had requested a plan to circumvent banking sanctions using cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
“The prime minister’s remarks demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding and ignorance in the face of…
