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Tech editor Sharon Wrobel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
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As the shekel crossed the below-3-to-the-dollar threshold, its strongest level in 30 years, Wrobel notes that the shekel’s strength against the dollar shows its resilience and the market’s belief in the currency following the war with Iran, although it does create problems for Israeli exporters.
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With Israeli airspace reopened following the ceasefire with Iran, Wrobel reports on how Israeli airlines are responding to passengers as they work on getting back to full speed.
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Shekel breaks below 3 to the dollar in first since 1995; exporters warn of economy risk
Israeli airlines accused of reselling stranded customers’ seats for wartime windfall
Comptroller pans government for failing to plan for air travel turbulence during war
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