Gaza

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group has declared its intention to persist in targeting U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea, citing self-defense. What Happened: The Houthi group, which controls the most densely populated regions of Yemen, has been attacking ships in and around the Red Sea....

Seasoned Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni, in an interview with Bloomberg on Jan. 30, recommended owning energy-related stocks to hedge against potential oil price shocks. Yardeni highlighted the current geopolitical volatility, particularly in the Middle East, as a factor that could lead to a...

Undercover Israeli agents, some disguised as medical staff, raided a hospital in the West Bank and shot dead three men, reportedly Palestinians. The Israeli army claims the deceased were Hamas militants planning a terror attack. What Happened: CBS News reported on Tuesday that the raid took place...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday defended his efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas amid mounting criticism, particularly from the families of the captives. What Happened: The Jerusalem Post reported that at a press conference on Saturday in Tel Aviv,...

President Joe Biden-led administration is reportedly considering slowing down weapon deliveries to Israel as a form of leverage, aiming to persuade the Israeli government to temper its military operations in the Gaza Strip. What Happened: The White House-directed Pentagon is assessing which...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to take comprehensive measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, according to a ruling issued Friday. This ruling comes in response to an emergency application filed by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide during its military...

The intelligence chiefs of the United States and Israel are set to meet with Qatari officials to discuss a potential second hostage deal in Gaza, according to sources. What Happened: William Burns, the Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and his Israeli counterpart David Barnea...

On Friday, the International Court of Justice will deliver a ruling on nine provisional measures requested by South Africa in its landmark genocide case against Israel. There’s unlikely to be a definitive “guilty” or “not guilty” verdict on whether Israel committed...

Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to a month-long ceasefire agreement, with the potential for an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, the two sides are still at odds over how to bring a permanent end to the Gaza war. What Happened: The ceasefire negotiations have...

The Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of 24 soldiers in the Gaza Strip. This marks the highest number of Israeli casualties in a single day since the conflict with Hamas began. What Happened: The Israeli military suffered a severe blow on Tuesday, with 24 soldiers losing their lives in the...

In a recent development, the U.S. and the U.K. have conducted a new series of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi military infrastructure. The strikes were aimed at disrupting the group’s activities in the Red Sea, a vital global trade route. What Happened: The U.S. and British forces...

In a recent development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the terms set by Hamas for a new hostage deal, asserting that there is no alternative to total victory in the conflict. What Happened: Netanyahu rejected the terms proposed by Hamas for the release of hostages, which...

In a recent development, U.S. intelligence agencies have estimated that Israeli forces have managed to eliminate 20-30% of Hamas‘s fighters. This figure, however, falls short of Israel’s objective to dismantle the group, highlighting Hamas’s resilience amid the ongoing conflict....

Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Wednesday afternoon that war in Lebanon was becoming an increasing likelihood as the country looked to return displaced Israelis into northern areas close to the Lebanese border. As the Times of Israel reported, Halevi told his...

The militant group Hamas has been reportedly fighting with an array of weapons sourced from Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. What Happened: An Associated Press assessment of over 150 videos and images from the past three months of combat reveals that despite a 17-year blockade aimed at...