{
  "id": 16210339,
  "title": "Netanyahu warns Israel could face banking sanctions, prepares alternative financial system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/netanyahu-warns-israel-could-face-banking-sanctions-prepares-16210339",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-912667"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel might face banking sanctions and has ordered preparations for alternative financial mechanisms, including blockchain technology. Speaking to Channel 10, Netanyahu stated that Israel needs to be prepared with an alternative economic system and identified currencies that can circumvent sanctions. He also expressed skepticism about US military assistance, suggesting that America's support for Israel could end if the relationship changes. Regarding US sanctions on Israel, a survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) revealed that the United States has recorded the highest number of measures against Israel, with 15 documented actions. This includes legislative initiatives, congressional resolutions, and academic calls for boycotts or divestment, highlighting the complexity of US-Israel relations.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu says Israel is preparing alternatives to banking sanctions, including blockchain, and warns that US military aid cannot be taken for granted.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
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      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Israel sanctions Lebanese fuel company for supplying fuel to Hezbollah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/israel-sanctions-lebanese-fuel-company-for-supplying-fuel-to-hezbollah",
        "published": "2026-10-22T14:36:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Instead of averting sanctions, Netanyahu offers Israelis an Iran-style blockchain economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/instead-of-averting-sanctions-netanyahu-offers-israelis-an-iran-style",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:53:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Netanyahu urges Israel to prepare for possible shift in US support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/netanyahu-urges-israel-to-prepare-for-possible-shift-in-us-support",
        "published": "2026-10-23T19:37:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Netanyahu: Israel should ready for global sanctions, use blockchain to circumvent them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/netanyahu-israel-should-ready-for-global-sanctions-use-blockchain-to",
        "published": "2026-10-23T20:51:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}