Israel-Hamas War

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President Donald Trump has declared that the US will assume control of the Gaza Strip and economically develop it post the resettlement of Palestinians. What Happened: As per a Reuters report on Tuesday, Trump made this unexpected declaration at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister ...

Hamas has verbally accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of dozens of hostages, according to various sources including the Associated Press, which obtained copy of the proposed agreement that it said was confirmed by Egyptian and Hamas officials to be authentic....

After weeks of high-stakes diplomacy, a final draft ceasefire agreement has been handed to both Israel and Hamas, marking the closest point yet to a resolution of the devastating Gaza conflict. The proposal, which also includes provisions for the release of 33 hostages, comes after a midnight...

President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy has arrived in Israel to push for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war before Trump’s inauguration, which is less than 10 days away. Trump has set a firm deadline, demanding all hostages be released before his inauguration on January 20...

Amid the fallout from Iran’s missile attack against Israel on Tuesday, market observers are closely watching the unfolding conflict and its possible effects on gold prices. What Happened: Iran fired 100 to 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday. The attack came following several Israeli strikes on...

Senior U.S. officials now reportedly believe that a cease-fire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas is unlikely before the end of President Joe Biden‘s term. What Happened: Despite months of negotiations, the White House acknowledges that the warring parties have not agreed on...

China has accused United States of shielding Israel and obstructing ceasefire efforts in the Gaza conflict. What Happened: China has accused the United States of repeatedly protecting Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. This accusation was made during a series of statements at the United Nations...

The United States and the United Kingdom are reportedly concerned that Russia is sharing classified information and technology with Iran which could help the latter build nuclear weapons. What Happened: Russia has been escalating its cooperation with Iran over its pursuit of atomic weapons,...

In the wake of the tragic deaths of six hostages in Gaza, Israel has been swept by large-scale protests. The public outcry demands an immediate ceasefire and the liberation of the remaining hostages. What Happened: Israel was engulfed by protests on Sunday, with an estimated gathering of up to 500,...

In her first significant interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris has pledged a tougher stance on migration and voiced her support for Israel’s armament. What Happened: Harris expressed her intention to enforce stricter border legislation and uphold laws...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to swiftly end the ongoing war in Gaza. This appeal was made during a press conference on Thursday. What Happened: Trump referred to his late July meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence,...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he supports at least a partial truce with Hamas militants. The latest developments from the war-torn Gaza region indicate otherwise. According to the New York Times, Netanyahu is reportedly preventing a cease-fire to appease several far-right...

U.S. Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, has ordered an expedited deployment of a guided missile submarine and an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, in light of escalating regional tensions. What Happened: Austin has directed a guided missile submarine and the USS Abraham Lincoln...

Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) anticipates a decrease in bookings from U.S. customers, attributing the downturn to global events and new regulations in California. What Happened: During the earnings call, Airbnb forecasted a “sequential moderation” in nights and experiences booked for the...