Central Israel has been significantly affected by recent Iranian missile attacks, which have involved waves of ballistic missiles and drones. Here's a summary of the situation: Casualties and Injuries: * Fatalities: There have been reports of multiple deaths in central Israel, including in cities liاقرأ المزيد
Central Israel has been significantly affected by recent Iranian missile attacks, which have involved waves of ballistic missiles and drones. Here’s a summary of the situation:
Casualties and Injuries:
* Fatalities: There have been reports of multiple deaths in central Israel, including in cities like Bat Yam and Rishon Lezion. Overall, fatalities from the Iranian barrages across Israel have reached at least 8 people, with some reports indicating higher numbers.
* Injuries: Scores of people have been wounded, with estimates ranging from dozens to over 200 across Israel. Many have been treated in hospitals in the central region, including Kaplan, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, and Ichilov Medical Center. Injuries range from light to critical, and a baby was reportedly rescued from rubble in Rishon Lezion.
* Missing Persons: Some reports indicate that a number of people, potentially around 35, are still missing in areas like Bat Yam following direct missile strikes.
Damage and Impact:
* Direct Hits: Several missiles have directly impacted civilian population centers in central Israel, causing severe damage.
* Residential Buildings: Homes and residential buildings have sustained significant damage, with some being reduced to rubble or having their fronts torn away.
* Infrastructure: Roads and streets in central Israeli cities have experienced substantial damage.
* Widespread Effects: Explosions have been heard consistently across central Israel, including in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion, Ramat Gan, and Bat Yam. Shrapnel falls have been reported in the Dan, Central, and Jerusalem districts, leading to damage and fires in open areas.
* Disruption: Air raid sirens have blared, sending residents rushing to shelters. Israel’s main international airport was reported to be closed until further notice.
Response:
* Emergency Services: Magen David Adom (Israel’s emergency medical service) and Fire and Rescue Authority have been actively responding to incidents, providing aid to the wounded and conducting search and rescue operations.
* Iron Dome: While Israel’s Iron Dome defense system has intercepted many projectiles, several Iranian missiles have reportedly penetrated it and caused damage.
The situation remains highly volatile, with ongoing tensions and retaliatory actions between Israel and Iran.
Here’s a clearer picture of what Trump’s new global tax and tariff strategy means—and whether India, often branded “tariff king,” might actually stand to gain. 🧾 Trump's Global Tax Moves & Tariff Strategy Withdrawal from OECD global minimum tax (Pillar Two) Trump has effectively removed the U.S.اقرأ المزيد
Here’s a clearer picture of what Trump’s new global tax and tariff strategy means—and whether India, often branded “tariff king,” might actually stand to gain.
🧾 Trump’s Global Tax Moves & Tariff Strategy
Trump has effectively removed the U.S. from implementing the OECD/G20 global minimum corporate tax framework. India had not yet adopted those rules, so the withdrawal has limited direct impact on India’s tax revenues or policies (Business Standard, Wikipedia).
Trump may invoke Section 891 of the U.S. tax code to impose “reciprocal taxes” on countries with discriminatory or extraterritorial taxes affecting U.S. firms. India’s Equalisation Levy (digital services tax) could make it a target (Reddit).
The U.S. has slapped 25% tariffs on Indian imports, citing issues from purchases of Russian oil to trade practices. These measure look less economic and more political—targeting allies like India for domestic signaling (Financial Times).
🇮🇳 Does this open an opportunity for India?
✅ Strategic advantages — not paradoxical gains
⚠️ Risks remain significant
🔍 Bottom Line
India could turn Trump’s trade turbulence into opportunity, but only if it pursues bold reforms—reducing import barriers, boosting domestic competitiveness, expanding export markets beyond the U.S., and accelerating manufacturing reforms.
Trump’s exit from the global tax deal doesn’t directly benefit India, but his tariff threats—if they force India to shift policies—might. Whether that amounts to India benefiting as “tariff king” remains debatable: the real upside lies in India transforming those pressures into global supply-chain and policy momentum.
Let me know if you’d like deep dives into specific sectors (textiles, pharma, digital services) or potential trade frameworks India could tap into.
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