Student encampments have the potential to strengthen US democracy Instead of defending the right to protest, many centrists are delegitimizing students, despite the value of what they’re doing The Guardian - US · May 4, 2024
Israeli military 'preparing for offensive' against Hezbollah in Lebanon It comes after both sides exchanged fire across the border Evening Standard · May 2, 2024
In Lebanon, Top French Diplomat Seeks Israel-Hezbollah De-escalation France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024
Antony Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia to try to restart Gaza ceasefire talks US secretary of state to discuss avoiding regional conflict The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
France's FM in Lebanon to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné was in Lebanon on Sunday to push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2024
Middle East crisis: Israel has agreed to listen to US concerns before any Rafah invasion, says White House – as it happened Israel has started to meet commitments it made to Joe Biden on allowing aid into the north of Gaza, says White House national security spokesperson The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2024
‘Everyone knows something’s going to happen’: fears of a new war on Israel’s border with Lebanon As hostilities ramp up, Israelis evacuated from the country’s north say Hezbollah must be pushed back to protect communities from its rockets The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2024
Hamas Studying New Israeli Truce Proposal As Mediators Seek To Revive Talks Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, a day after a delegation from mediator Egypt reportedly arrived in Israel in a bid to jump-start stalled negotiations. International Business Times · Apr 27, 2024
Crude Prices Finish Higher on Middle East Tensions June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) on Friday closed up +0.28 (+0.34%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed up +1.07 (+0.39%). Crude and gasoline prices posted moderate gains on Friday. Middle East tensions are underpinning crude prices on concerns about an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has launched... Barchart · Apr 26, 2024
Protests At Elite Colleges Turn Unruly With Antisemitic Behavior Protests at elite U.S. colleges against Israel support turn hateful, leading to arrests and warnings. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
Crude Prices Slightly Higher on Middle East Tensions June WTI crude oil (CLM24 ) this morning is up +0.06 (+0.07%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is down -0.35 (-0.13%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are mixed. Middle East tensions are underpinning crude prices on concerns of escalation of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has launched strikes against... Barchart · Apr 26, 2024
Portable Missiles Proliferating In Mideast, N.Africa: Report Armed groups in the Middle East and North Africa have little difficulty getting their hands on portable surface-to-air missiles despite a campaign to prevent their proliferation, according to a report published Friday. International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024
Egypt Sends Delegation To Israel For Cease-Fire Talks Egypt sends delegation to Israel for cease-fire talks with Hamas; Hezbollah ambushes Israeli convoy in disputed area, raising regional tensions. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
Team From Gaza Mediator Egypt Heads To Israel: Source A delegation from mediator Egypt is travelling to Israel on Friday, a source close to the Israeli government told AFP, in what local media said is a bid to reignite stalled hostage-release negotiations. International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024
Top News · Apr 26, 2024 Egypt Delegation Seeks Cease-Fire Agreement In Israel Egypt sends delegation to Israel for cease-fire talks with Hamas amid rising tensions. Hezbollah attack on Israeli convoy adds to regional volatility.
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024 Iran Ally Syria Strives To Stay Out Of Gaza War: Experts Syria has avoided getting embroiled in the Gaza war, experts said, despite a strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, blamed on Israel, that threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.
Latin Times · Apr 26, 2024 Israeli Army Says Missile Fire Kills Civilian Near Lebanon Both sides have stepped up attacks this week, with Hezbollah increasing rocket fire and Israel saying it had carried out "offensive action" across southern Lebanon.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 Middle East crisis: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs, says UN official – as it happened War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says Pehr Lodhammar
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024 ‘We are with them’: support for Hamas grows among Palestinians in Lebanon Aspirations for statehood revived among younger generations in refugee camps where war has consumed daily life
France 24 · Apr 25, 2024 US military begins construction of Gaza aid pier, says Pentagon The United States military has begun construction of a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday. UN World Food Programme deputy executive director Carl Skau said earlier on Thursday that the northern Gaza Strip is still heading towards famine and that a…
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024 Middle East Conflict: 18 Countries, Including US, Call On Hamas To Free Hostages On Day 202 of the raging Gaza war, tensions in Israel's northern border with Lebanon raises the risk of a new battle front even as the international community calls for de-escalation in the Middle East.
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024 Ahead Of Feared Rafah Invasion, Palestinians Mourn Bombardment Dead Palestinians on Thursday mourned over people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the southern Gaza city where Israel says it is advancing plans for a ground invasion.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2024 Middle East crisis: US and other countries link ‘immediate ceasefire’ to hostages’ release – as it happened White House releases joint letter signed with 17 other countries saying such a deal would lead to the ‘credible end of hostilities’
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 Israeli Defense Minister Claims Half Of Hezbollah Commanders Killed Recent developments in Israel-Hamas conflict and broader Middle East tensions, including disputed claims, hostage video release, US stance on settlements, ...
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024 The conflict, from Nebuchadnezzar to Netanyahu Several historical, religious and geopolitical factors have sharpened Israel-Iran hostility