Foreign policy

Israel vows to step up Gaza bombardment ahead of expected ground offensive; West Bank mosque hit

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

First aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt; Israel says it will increase attacks on Gaza

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Click here for the latest Israel news and updates…

Hamas says it releases two U.S. hostages ‘for humanitarian reasons’ after Qatari efforts

Hamas’ armed wing, the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, has released two U.S. hostages from Gaza — a mother and her daughter —…

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours

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White House requests $61 billion for Ukraine funding; North Korea’s Kim says Russia agreements will be ‘faithfully’ fulfilled

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The White House on Friday requested more than…

U.S. State Department issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as tensions in the Middle East soar

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide caution alert on Thursday due to soaring tensions in the Middle East and…

Biden’s pick for Israel envoy faces tough questions from senators on Iran

WASHINGTON — Jacob Lew, President Joe Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, defended his handling of Iran policy in the…

Biden to ask Congress for ‘urgent budget request’ to support Israel and Ukraine

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Moscow thanks North Korea for support against Ukraine; U.S. journalist detained in Russia

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Relations between Russia and North Korea have reached…

Israeli anger at Netanyahu erupts at hospital bedsides

One Israeli cabinet minister was barred from a hospital visitors’ entrance. Another’s bodyguards were drenched with coffee thrown by a…