Felus, 55, was selected unanimously among 13 candidates by a committee after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to appoint a confidant to head the organization
For the first time in nine months, Israel posts a budget deficit of NIS 300 million, or 0.01% of GDP, due partly to a 43% drop in revenue from real estate taxes, says Treasury
Finance minister says pulling of 'positive' outlook is 'no big drama'; economist warns Israel set to be on investors' and credit rating agencies' 'watch list'
Leading US credit agency acts on warning to change outlook, despite reported talks with Netanyahu, Herzog; keeps credit rating at cautious A1 amid 'strong economic growth'
Shekel continues to depreciate amid investor concern that, following credit agency's earlier warnings, outlook could be changed from positive to stable in coming days
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