Israel conducted its largest international bond sale ever, worth $8 billion, amid growing financing needs as its war on the Gaza Strip continues. The Israeli government issued bonds: worth $2 billion due within 5 years.
Another worth $3 billion is due within 10 years. A third, worth £3 billion, was due within 30 years, according to Bloomberg. Moody's lowered Israel's rating by one level to "A2" last February, the first downgrade ever for the occupying state.