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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...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to add missing detail in the introduction and further updated to reflect approval of a cease-fire deal by Israel’s cabinet and U.S. President Joe Biden’s Tuesday afternoon announcement. Stock price action in the story has been updated and...

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...

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...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to overlook United Nations’ resolutions amidst the escalating tensions with Hezbollah. What Happened: The admonition came during a ministerial meeting on Tuesday, as...

Trump-Era White House national security advisor, John Bolton, has called on Israel to target Iran’s nuclear program, despite worldwide appeals for moderation following Iran’s recent missile attack. What Happened: Bolton said on X on Monday, “The Israeli government should consider...

Oil prices dipped more than 2% on Monday after OPEC cut its global oil demand growth estimate for the third consecutive month. The cartel's downward revision is based on actual consumption data from earlier this year and slightly reduced demand expectations for certain regions. West Texas...

In his soon-to-be-released book “War”, renowned journalist Bob Woodward uncovers a strained relationship between U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What Happened: The book, scheduled for release on October 15, includes excerpts published by CNN on...

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor during the Donald Trump administration, has stressed that a regime change in Iran is crucial for peace in the Middle East in a recent column in The Telegraph. What Happened: Bolton criticized the attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas, instigated by Iran...

Israel has told the U.S. it is considering putting troops on the ground in Lebanon. The decision, reported by the Washington Post, which cited an unnamed U.S. official, comes as Israeli forces carry out air raids in Lebanon and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international calls for a...

Israel is preparing to stop arms transfers from Iran to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon while also rejecting a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal. What Happened: "In Lebanon we're going to prevent any possibility of arms transfers in Lebanon from Iran," said Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar...