The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/world-bank/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:08:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png World Bank | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/world-bank/ 32 32 Iraq seeking assistance from IMF and World Bank after oil income slashed by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-seeking-assistance-from-imf-and-world-bank-after-oil-income-slashed-by-iran-war/ Fri, 15 May 2026 07:21:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824015 Talks commenced during global lenders' meeting in Washington last month, and are expected to be finalized once a new government assumes power in Baghdad, officials say

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]]> Gaza rebuild priced at $71 billion, with most homes and nearly all businesses destroyed https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-rebuild-priced-at-71-billion-with-most-homes-and-nearly-all-businesses-destroyed/ Wed, 06 May 2026 13:53:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810416 First comprehensive report since ceasefire, compiled by World Bank, UN and EU, finds war caused over $35 billion of direct damage and over $22 billion more of economic losses

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]]> World Bank, UN and EU raise estimated cost of Gaza reconstruction to $70 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-un-and-eu-raise-estimated-cost-of-gaza-reconstruction-to-70-billion/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 03:43:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3667906 UN official says 'we are capable' of rebuilding Strip but 'the conditions have to be right. We need the hostages released, the bodies released

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]]> Lebanon’s new central bank chief vows to combat terror financing https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-new-central-bank-chief-vows-to-combat-terror-financing/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:41:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518150 Karim Souaid says bank must counter money laundering, restructure banking system as he begins task of repairing economy battered by decades of corruption and war

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]]> Hezbollah’s war with Israel cost Lebanon at least $8 billion — World Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollahs-war-with-israel-cost-lebanon-at-least-8-billion-world-bank/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:48:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3419707 Report says losses concentrated in commerce, tourism, hospitality and agriculture, in addition to damage to physical structures; final costs expected to be far higher

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]]> G7 to urge Israel maintain bank links with PA amid fears of potential fiscal collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/g7-to-urge-israel-maintain-bank-links-with-pa-amid-fears-of-potential-fiscal-collapse/ Sat, 25 May 2024 13:25:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3297804 Finance ministers and central bankers to also call on Israel to release withheld clearance revenues to PA, citing 'its urgent fiscal needs'

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]]> IMF, World Bank ring economic warning bells over Gaza war, Red Sea attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/imf-world-bank-ring-economic-warning-bells-over-gaza-war-red-sea-attacks/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:12:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3222357 International Monetary Fund's managing director tells World Governments Summit that Middle Eastern, North African economies have already been affected

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]]> World Bank report finds 45% of residential buildings in Gaza ruined beyond repair https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-report-finds-45-of-residential-buildings-in-gaza-ruined-beyond-repair/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:40:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3205806 Heaviest damage estimated in north Gaza and Gaza City area, where some 60% of residential structures were destroyed and thousands more impacted, leaving over 1 million homeless

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]]> World Bank warns war causing ‘unparalleled’ damage to Palestinian economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-warns-war-causing-unparalleled-damage-to-palestinian-economy/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3177057 Global body notes destruction of most of Gaza's infrastructure, predicts 3.7% contraction this year compared to pre-war prediction of 3.2% growth

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]]> World Bank warns Israel-Hamas war could push oil prices into ‘uncharted territory’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-warns-israel-hamas-war-could-push-oil-prices-into-uncharted-territory/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:23:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3139364 Bank says worst-case scenario would see conflict spread across the region and oil prices exceed $140 per barrel, driving up the cost of food

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]]> World Bank: Israeli restrictions on West Bank, Gaza hinder Palestinians’ healthcare https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-israeli-restrictions-on-west-bank-gaza-hinder-palestinians-healthcare/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:44:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3098913 International lender decries 'lengthy, bureaucratic regime of permits,' saying many Palestinians die before they can obtain treatment

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]]> World Bank: Over half of Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza suffer from depression https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-over-half-of-palestinian-in-west-bank-and-gaza-suffer-from-depression/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:02:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052976 Conflict and unemployment are heavily impacting mental health, organization says; calls for a 'holistic' solution

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]]> World Bank warns outlook ‘bleak’ for Palestinian economy https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-warns-outlook-bleak-for-palestinian-economy/ Tue, 02 May 2023 18:21:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3007393 Global lender says Israeli restrictions 'among the most important obstacles to growth and private sector development' in West Bank and Gaza

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]]> UN estimates damage from Turkey earthquake will exceed $100 billion https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-estimates-damage-from-turkey-earthquake-will-exceed-100-billion/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2968304 Figure far in excess of World Bank's $34 billion estimate; 7.8 magnitude quake in Turkish-Syrian border area last month claimed more than 50,000 lives

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]]> World Bank: Despite growth, ‘precarious’ Palestinian economy needs more aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-bank-despite-growth-precarious-palestinian-economy-needs-more-aid/ Tue, 10 May 2022 07:55:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2759557 Report ahead of donor conference in Brussels - to be attended by Israeli minister - finds West Bank economy grew 7.8% in 2021, but was hit by record-low foreign donations

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