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Israel-Hamas War, Day 33: IDF Approaches Hamas Headquarters Near Shifa Hospital; Blinken Says No To Ceasefire During G7 Summit
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - 11:10am | 1171On the 33rd day since the commencement of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, Israeli military forces have encircled the northern region of the Gaza Strip. This area is believed to be the stronghold of the Palestinian militant group, where they may be holding approximately 240 hostages who were...
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Israel-Hamas War, One Month After Oct. 7 Attack: Netanyahu Mulls Short Pauses As Global Pressure Mounts
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 10:44am | 827A month has passed since Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. During that time, Israel’s retaliatory strikes have killed more than 10,000 people in Gaza, according to the New York Times, citing the Gaza Health Ministry. The death toll includes more than 4,100 children. Israeli forces...
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 31: IDF Encircles Gaza City, Hits Hamas Targets; Blinken Undertakes Diplomatic Middle East Trip
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 9:32am | 895As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its 31st day, the toll in human lives continues to mount, with both Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza suffering losses. The ramifications of this protracted struggle are reverberating across the Middle East, threatening to disrupt the delicate regional...
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Russia's Wagner Group Reportedly Aligns With Hezbollah, IDF Gains Ground In Gaza City Ahead Of Blinken's Middle East Visit
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 3:46pm | 1203Russia’s Wagner Group is reportedly considering supplying an air defense system to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, marking a potentially game-changing development in the war between Israel and Hamas. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that American intelligence agencies are...
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Massive Explosion In Gaza's North: Israel Targets, Kills Top Hamas Commander
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 3:51pm | 939A massive explosion has rocked the Jabalya refugee camp, the largest of all the refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, situated in its northern region. This explosion resulted in a considerable number of casualties, as confirmed by officials from both Israel and Hamas. Images from the site depict...
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Netanyahu Stands Firm Against Ceasefire, US Congress Weighs Israel Spending Package
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 2:45pm | 662The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet security agency have announced the successful rescue of a soldier on Monday who had been captured by the Hamas terrorist group on Oct. 7. In a joint statement, the IDF and Shin Bet said that Pvt. Ori Megidish is in good health and has reunited with her family...
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 24: Israel Expands Operations In Gaza, UN To Hold Emergency Meeting, World Bank Sees Surging Oil Prices
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 9:28am | 760As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its 24th day, here are the most recent developments: IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that additional troops have entered the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, signifying an expansion of the military’s ground operation. During his...
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Israel-Hamas War: Day 21 – US Strikes Iranian-Backed Bases In Syria, Requests IDF To Postpone Gaza Ground Invasion; IMF Warns Of Growth Impact On Region
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 9:30am | 864It has been three weeks since the tragic events of Oct. 7, when the Palestinian militant group Hamas carried out a series of deadly attacks in Israel. These attacks resulted in deaths of Israeli civilians and the capture of over 220 hostages who are still being held in the Gaza Strip. In response,...
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Biden's Approval Rating Slips Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict. Pentagon Sends 900 Troops To Middle East; Stocks Hit 5-Month Lows
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 4:58pm | 884The Israeli-Hamas conflict has now reached its 20th day following the terrorist attacks on Oct. 7. Here are the most recent developments: President Joe Biden‘s approval rating among Democratic Party voters has dropped by 11 percentage points over the past month to 75%, while his overall...
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Biden Supports Two-State Solution, Netanyahu Anticipates Gaza Incursion, Macron Advises Caution To Israel
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 3:22pm | 765During a press conference at the White House with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his support for a two-state solution as the preferred path forward in resolving the Israel-Gaza conflict. Biden emphasized the need for a collective effort...
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Israel-Hamas War: Day 18 – Erdogan's Defense Of Hamas Sparks Reaction From West; UN Secretary-General Backtracks 'Shocking' Comments Prompting Call For Resignation
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 9:19am | 839The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues into its eighteenth day, while tension remains high as new actors and diplomatic incidents become intertwined in the ongoing war. Here are the latest developments: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at his AK party’s group...
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Defense Stocks Surge As Israel Says It Thwarts Seaborne Hamas Attack; US Issues Warnings To Iran
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 3:37pm | 985Defense-related stocks rose on Tuesday, outperforming the broader stock market, amid rising tensions in the war between Israel and Hamas. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:ITA) rallied 1.2%, while the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:PPA) surged 0.8%. RTX Corporation (...
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Israel-Hamas War: Day 18 — France Calls For Expanded Coalition, IDF Seeks Information On Hostages
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 9:04am | 721Eighteen days have passed since the Israel-Hamas War began. Here are the latest developments: French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed expanding the international coalition fighting ISIS to also combat Hamas, following the Oct. 7 assault on Israel. Macron, during talks with Prime Minister...
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Hamas Releases Two Hostages, Google Maps Goes Offline In Gaza As Israel Prepares Ground Offensive
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 4:56pm | 843Two Israeli hostages, Nurit Cooper, 79, and Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, were released at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Monday. This release follows their abduction from their homes in Kibbutz Nir Oz, along with their husbands. The release is attributed to intensive diplomatic efforts by Egypt...
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Israel-Hamas War, Day 17: IDF Intensifies Gaza Strikes, US Works To Delay Ground Invasion For Hostage Release
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 8:57am | 671It’s been 17 days since the conflict between Hamas and Israel began Oct. 7. Here are the most recent updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched fresh airstrikes in Gaza on Monday, while also engaging Hamas militants on the ground in operations within the besieged Palestinian territory...