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Israeli forces launch ground offensive in Lebanon as markets fear escalation

NEBATIEH, LEBANON – SEPTEMBER 28: Smoke rises after Israeli attacks over Shebaa town of Nabatieh province on September 28, 2024.…

Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought during a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to inject urgency into efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal, but…

Egypt setting up area at Gaza border which could be used to shelter Palestinians, Reuters reports

Egypt is preparing an area at the Gaza border which could accommodate Palestinians in case an Israeli offensive into Rafah prompts an exodus across the frontier, four sources said, in…

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Israel prepared to defend itself on Thursday at the top U.N. court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebuffed for the…

Israeli economists urge Netanyahu to re-open the nation’s budget to account for the war

Hundreds of influential Israeli economists are warning the government that it must make big economic changes quickly, including re-opening the…

Where Hamas gets its money and why it’s so hard to stop, even as the U.S. steps up efforts

The U.S. is urgently trying to cut off funding to Palestinian militant organization Hamas in the wake of its Oct.…

A top Israeli economist says a recession is almost certain as leaders warn of a long war

Israeli ground troops are massed near the border with Gaza, following Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people. But…

‘We know they’re waiting for us’: Gaza’s tunnels pose deadly challenge for Israeli troops

Israeli troops are massing on the border of Gaza following Saturday’s surprise attack inside of Israel, but their orders are…

Already a humanitarian crisis, war with Hamas could have major impact on Israel’s economy

As Israel prepares for what could be a long war with massive humanitarian implications, there are also concerns about how…