Economics
Israel’s US Broker Sells Record Debt for Nation During Gaza War
Israeli tanks near Israel's border with the Gaza Srip.
Photographer: Menahem Kahana/AFP/Getty Images
Israel has raised a record $5 billion through its US-based broker dealer, Israel Bonds, since the start of the war with Hamas, boosting its ability to finance the 20-month ongoing conflict.
The amount is more than double that raised by the organization in similar time frames prior to the war, which started with the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023 and spread to include battles with other Iran-backed groups.