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- 1Israeli minister says denying Gaza reconstruction key to displacement●🚨 SMOTRICH: “THE KEY TO FORCING GAZANS OUT IS TO TAKE AWAY THEIR HOPE” Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said th
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the key to forcing Gazans out is to take away their hope, arguing that displacing Gaza's population depends on making them believe there will be no reconstruction. He also said Israel should annex territory up to the so-called yellow line. The remarks have drawn widespread criticism as an open endorsement of forcible transfer.
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Japan's finance minister has reaffirmed that Tokyo and Washington remain in close coordination on currency matters, with a focus on yen stability. The statement signals continued cooperation between the two governments as the yen's movements remain a point of attention for markets, and it comes amid ongoing sensitivity in Japan over rapid currency swings and their impact on households and import costs.
- 3Japan Reaffirms US Coordination on Yen Stability●Japan Finance Minister Reaffirms U.S. Coordination on Yen Stability https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/japan-finance
Japan's finance minister has reaffirmed that Tokyo and Washington remain coordinated on currency issues, including yen stability, amid ongoing sensitivity over exchange-rate movements. The statement signals continued close communication between the two governments at a time when the yen's weakness against the dollar keeps intervention speculation alive in currency markets.