Israeli ports ask for state help to cover skyrocketing war premiums

Insurance premiums for cargo ships sailing to Israel have increased tenfold due to the conflict with Hamas.
Haifa Port, one of Israel's primary container ports. | Photo: Fotostand/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
Haifa Port, one of Israel's primary container ports. | Photo: Fotostand/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

It has become much more expensive for ships to get the special war insurance needed to sail to the conflict-ridden waters in Israel.

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