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Jun 10, 2016, 10:27 AM

Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: How the anger shifted

If I normally write about business in Israel and primarily in Jerusalem, the events of this week force me to discuss what happened in Tel Aviv. Two young Palestinians, dressed up as Orthodox Jews, ordered coffee at the popular Max Brenner...

May 20, 2016, 2:18 PM

Reporting the Palestinian economy – some good news

Reporting accurately on the Palestinian economy has never been easy. If you look carefully at the documents of the World Bank or the IMF, they often contain statements that the data collected from Ramallah and Gaza is not of the most...

Oct 19, 2015, 7:46 PM

Is the violence in Jerusalem triggered by poverty?

The violence in the Holy Land reached a new level of horror last night. Until now, much of the Palestinian terror has been focused in the capital, Jerusalem. On this occasion, a young man ran amuck in Beersheba, killing...

Oct 9, 2015, 1:44 PM

The surprise of the hidden Palestinian economy

As Palestinians and Israelis sink into another tragic round of reciprocal violence, the micro economies of each sector are also taking a direct hit. Small traders in the centre of Jerusalem or Nablus, providers of tourist services, businesses looking for...

Sep 4, 2015, 10:30 AM

The Palestinian economy — one big gas?

This week, a UN report suggested that “the social, health and security-related ramifications of the high population density and overcrowding are among the factors that may render Gaza unliveable by 2020, if present trends continue.” The situation is so bad...

Jul 3, 2015, 10:26 AM

UK’s wasted aid to the Palestinians. Better in a cardboard box?

According to official recordings of proceedings from Parliament in London on July 1st 2015: DFID (overseas aid – MH) is providing £349 million in support of Palestinian development from 2011-15 and £72m for 2015/16. The UK was one of the...

Jun 5, 2015, 11:52 AM

Listen to the World Bank tell the truth about Palestinian economy

The latest report from the World Bank on the Palestinian economy makes for depressing reading. With specific reference to Gaza since last summer's war, there is barely one statistic of encouragement amongst its 40 pages. 43% unemployment, 39% poverty rate, growth non-existent, 80% receive...

Apr 24, 2015, 2:34 PM

Israel’s 67 year old economy is a case study for its neighbours

Tel Aviv skyline (photo credit: Abir Sultan/Flash 90)

The Palestinians cannot blame their economic woes on Israel, which thrives despite facing tough challenges

Apr 8, 2015, 6:17 PM

Why the Palestinian treasury is empty – 4 questions

The Palestinian Economy Minister has resigned. The economy itself is reaching yet another crisis point, ostensibly because Israel has withheld nearly US$ 0.5 billion in excise taxes that it collected on behalf of Ramallah. Read whatever report you want on...

Mar 5, 2015, 1:32 PM

Gaza’s economy, March 2015. Confusing the facts

If you stand on a vantage point, near the Erez Crossing Post in Israel and then gaze over into Gaza, it is still possible to see streets of destruction in the northern part of the region. The war last year...

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About Me

Michael Horesh is a recognised business coach and mentor, and has helped clients collectively to create millions in added value over the past decade. He has substantial understanding of the workings of the Israeli economy and the financial situation of the Palestinians, as well as an incisive way of looking at Middle East issues.