Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war could top $2.9 billion a week, ministry says

Israeli security forces inspect a damaged road after a missile launched from Iran struck Jerusalem, Sunday, March 1, 2026.(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
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Updated 04 March 2026
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Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war could top $2.9 billion a week, ministry says

JERUSALEM: Damage to ​Israel’s economy from the air war with Iran could ‌reach more ‌than ​9 billion ‌shekels ($2.93 ⁠billion) ​a week, ⁠the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.
Under current “red” ⁠restrictions by ‌Israel’s ‌Home ​Front Command ‌that ‌limit traveling to work and school ‌closings, along with callups to the ⁠reserves, ⁠economic loss is estimated at 9.4 billion shekels.

($1 = 3.0733 shekels)


Qatar Airways says to operate 29 flights on Thursday

Updated 11 March 2026
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Qatar Airways says to operate 29 flights on Thursday

  • The flights include departures to London, New York and Madrid, even as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf

DOHA: Qatar Airways will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday after “temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority,” the company has announced.
“Following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority allowing limited operating corridors, Qatar Airways plans to operate select flights in the coming days to support passengers affected by the disruption,” the company said in a post on X late Tuesday.
The flights include departures to London, New York and Madrid, even as Iran continues its retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.