During a Knesset Finance Committee hearing, Manufacturers Association President Avraham (Novo) Novegrosky warned that the government and Bank of Israel are failing to address the shekel's appreciation and its severe impact on industry, hi-tech, and the broader economy. He stated that while discussions continue, companies are shutting down and workers are being laid off, calling the situation a high risk that demands immediate solutions.
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