Gaza

Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate light crude rising about 4% to above $80 per barrel for the first time since mid-July 2024. This rally comes against a backdrop of intensifying concerns over global supply disruptions and the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza after a...

After weeks of high-stakes diplomacy, a final draft ceasefire agreement has been handed to both Israel and Hamas, marking the closest point yet to a resolution of the devastating Gaza conflict. The proposal, which also includes provisions for the release of 33 hostages, comes after a midnight...

President Joe Biden‘s outgoing administration has proposed an $8 billion arms deal for Israel, marking one of the largest such deals since the Gaza war erupted in 2023. What Happened: The proposed arms package encompasses thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells. The deal, which was...

At least one aspect of Israel’s multifront war is expected to come to an end if the militant group Hamas comes to ceasefire terms with Israel. What Happened: So far, Hamas has yielded at least two of Israel's demands for a cease-fire agreement in Gaza, according to a Thursday Wall Street...

Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon's Nabatieh district Monday, marking the latest episode in the region's ongoing war. What Happened: The most recent strikes were in response to Hezbollah firing rockets near an Israeli watchtower, The Guardian reported. It was the first direct attack...

The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, "for crimes against humanity and war crimes" in the ongoing war in Gaza. Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally deprived civilians in Gaza of food...

Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s, an independent subsidiary of Unilever plc (NYSE:UL), has a long history of corporate activism. Its latest round has brought it into conflict with its own parent company. What Happened: On Wednesday, Ben & Jerry’s filed a...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) addressed a recurring question from voters regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ position on the Gaza war. What Happened: On Monday, Sanders took to X to share a question he frequently encounters from voters: “I disagree with Kamala's position on the war in...

Oil prices, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), dropped 1% on Thursday amid progress in renewed diplomatic efforts toward a Gaza cease-fire deal. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude fell to $70.7 a barrel, heading for its second straight day in the red. U.S. and Israeli...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a halt to hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon, stressing the need for diplomatic solutions as Israel continues its military offensive. In a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Blinken emphasized the urgency of ending the war and...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a high-stakes mission to the Middle East, as the Israel-Gaza conflict shows no signs of abating and concerns mount over spillover into Lebanon. Blinken's trip, his 11th since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, aims to press regional...

The U.S. government has initiated an investigation into the unauthorized release of “highly classified” documents. These classified documents, which detail Israel’s plans to attack Iran, were found posted on the messaging platform, Telegram. What Happened: The documents are...

The death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader and mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, marks a significant turning point in the year-long Gaza conflict, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Rafah on Thursday, in what Israel sees as a...

The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday the death of Yahya Sinwar, the top leader of Hamas, with one word: “Eliminated.” What Happened: Israel Defense Forces killed Sinwar — Israel's most wanted target since the war with Hamas began on Oct. 7 — in a firefight in Gaza. Sinwar...

The Israel Defense Forces announced Thursday that it is investigating whether one of three militants killed in Israel’s recent operations in Gaza is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader believed to be responsible for orchestrating the Oct. 7 attacks. Although the IDF and Israeli Security Agency...