Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced conditional support for Donald Trump's Gaza reconstruction push while sharply criticizing the broader initiative and advocating for a multilateral approach to easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Guterres Backs Gaza Reconstruction Aligned With UN...

President Donald Trump‘s “Board of Peace” for Gaza reconstruction has set a minimum contribution of $1 billion for nations to secure a permanent spot. A draft charter for the Board obtained by Bloomberg details the structure and objectives of this international organization. The...

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that both Israel and Hamas have agreed to the initial phase of a peace plan. This agreement includes the release of all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to a predetermined line. Trump emphasized that this is a significant step toward achieving...

President Donald Trump has proposed a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Israel’s agreement. The proposal will be delivered to Hamas by mediators from Qatar and Egypt. What Happened: Trump, in a social media post on Tuesday, urged Hamas, an Iran-backed militant group, to accept the “final...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is advocating for direct U.S. military intervention in Gaza, proposing the deployment of Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) B-2 Spirit bombers equipped with Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs to help Israel conclude its military campaign. What...

Authorities are intensifying their investigation into a violent incident in Boulder, Colorado, which has been classified as a “targeted terror attack” by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The attack, which occurred during a pro-Israel demonstration, has raised significant concerns...

Amid mounting employee protests over its contracts with the Israeli government, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is reportedly blocking internal and external emails. What Happened: According to the employee-led protest group No Azure for Apartheid (NOAA), dozens of Microsoft workers discovered...

West Texas Intermediate crude prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday, surging more than 3.6% to $59.10 per barrel by 10:00 a.m. ET, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled energy markets. The rally came after Israeli fighter jets launched a wave of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting...

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the proposal by President Donald Trump to convert Gaza into a real estate project. Macron emphasized the need for respect for Palestinians and their Arab neighbors. What Happened: Macron, in a CNN interview, stressed that the Gaza issue requires a...

President Donald Trump, while hosting a White House meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah at the White House Tuesday, reiterated his threat that the U.S. will take control of the Gaza Strip and move the nearly two million Palestinians living there to either Jordan or Egypt or somewhere. Asked...

Oil prices climbed Monday, marking their strongest one-day surge in nearly a month, as geopolitical risks intensified following threats of a ceasefire breakdown in Gaza. West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped 1.8% to $71.90 per barrel by 2:30 p.m. ET, while Brent crude advanced 1.6% to $76.40...

The Trump administration on Wednesday dialed back elements of its controversial proposal to assume control over Gaza, following immediate global backlash. Officials are now clarifying that President Donald Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians and redevelop Gaza was not a commitment to...

President Donald Trump‘s proposal for the United States to “take over the Gaza Strip,” level it and rebuild the area after Palestinians are sent elsewhere has been rejected from just about all corners of the world, from the Middle East to the Midwest. Trump’s remarks during...

President Donald Trump has declared that the US will assume control of the Gaza Strip and economically develop it post the resettlement of Palestinians. What Happened: As per a Reuters report on Tuesday, Trump made this unexpected declaration at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister ...

Four Israeli female soldiers who were held captive by Hamas for more than a year have been released. The release comes as part of a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in Israel. What Happened: The exchange took place in Gaza City on Saturday. This event marks the...