Mob violence escalates in Israel. Elon Musk suspends plans to accept bitcoin for cars. President Biden calls for calm in the Middle East.

Published: May 13, 2021, 3:28 p.m.

Julia Chatterley is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!\n\nRiots and violence - unrest sweeps through Israeli cities as Jewish and Arab citizens clash. Bitcoin backtrack! Elon Musk suspends plans to accept bitcoin for cars, citing environmental concerns. Diplomatic dialogue - President Biden calls for calm in the Middle East, but can the US make a real impact in mediating the Israeli - Palestinian conflict?\n\nIt\u2019s Thursday, let\u2019s make a move.\nTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices