Gaza

Israel has reportedly offered Hamas a “generous” proposal of a 40-day sustained ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of captives held in the Palestinian enclave. The release of the hostages seems to require only Hamas’s approval. Israel has reduced the number of hostages...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Saudi Arabia to initiate discussions on the governance of Gaza post the Israel-Hamas conflict. Why It Matters: Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia is part of a broader Middle East tour to address the Gaza governance, Reuters reported. He is...

The White House has turned down Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) call to deploy the National Guard on college campuses that are witnessing large-scale protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. What Happened: House Speaker Johnson, on Thursday, urged President Joe Biden to mobilize...

Israel is gearing up for a significant military operation in Rafah, with plans to evacuate Palestinian civilians and target the last Hamas stronghold. David Mencer, a spokesman for Israel’s prime minister, confirmed the operation as revealed by the Washington Post, emphasizing efforts to...

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to support Palestinians, with a focus on the critical situation in Gaza. What Happened: The United Nations is calling for $2.8 billion in aid to help 3 million Palestinians grappling with severe shortages. AP News reported the...

Israel’s top leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and former military chief Benny Gantz, are reportedly in disagreement over the country’s war strategy, causing concerns about the potential impact on the Middle East’s geopolitical stability....

U.S. energy stocks, as tracked by the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLE), could potentially notch their ninth straight positive week, marking the longest pace of weekly gains since May 2007. Oil prices surged sharply on Friday following reports suggesting that an Iranian assault on Israel...

An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed three sons of a key Hamas figure in Gaza. What Happened: According to Reuters, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday claimed the lives of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Israeli military, which confirmed the strike, identified the...

Oil prices rallied sharply by the end of the session, with Brent futures climbing 1.2% to surpass $90 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate futures increasing by 1.1% to over $86 a barrel, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) closed 1.2%...

Chinese actors have reportedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate videos and disseminate disinformation during Taiwan’s national elections, potentially posing a risk for the upcoming U.S. 2024 elections. What Happened: Taiwanese groups disclosed on Monday that Chinese actors had...

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly reduced their ground presence in the southern Gaza Strip, a move that suggests a possible shift in their military strategy. What Happened: The IDF’s 98th commando division has been withdrawn from the city of Khan Younis, following the...

The former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David M Friedman, has noted a significant shift in President Joe Biden‘s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict. What Happened: Friedman pointed out that President Biden’s stance on the conflict has changed dramatically in a post on X, formerly known...

President Joe Biden issued a stern call to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza war, marking a significant shift in the U.S. stance toward its ally amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis. This call marked the strongest U.S. rebuke of Israel...

The latest reports confirm that an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Monday has resulted in the death of at least five foreign aid workers. The victims, who were working for the NGO World Central Kitchen, were from Australia, Britain, and Poland. What Happened: The Israeli military has termed...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed plans to evacuate over a million Palestinian civilians from Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. This move is to be followed by a military attack on the remaining Hamas fighters in the area. What Happened: Netanyahu made this declaration at a...