The Latest Breaking News from Israel

What is Unrwa and why has Israel’s parliament voted to ban it?

Knesset vote to declare UN agency for Palestinian refugees a terror organisation offers no alternative route for aid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024

Israeli parliament approves bill to ban UN Gaza aid body

ISRAEL has passed two laws banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from working in Israel and in occupied Palestinian territory.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

The Tanaiste has also condemned the moves in the Israeli parliament to prevent the UN Palestinian refugee agency from working in Gaza.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Morning Mail: school sexuality survey, Israel bans Unrwa, Musk sued over giveaways

More than 10% of pupils are LGBTQ+ or gender-diverse, study shows; Tesla billionaire faces action from Pennsylvania officials

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2024

Dollar Little Changed on Cross Currents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday was little changed. The dollar was undercut by reduced safe-haven demand after Israel launched a limited retaliatory strike against Iran, reducing the chances for an all-out Middle East conflagration. However, the dollar saw underlying support from Monday’s +3.4 bp rise in the 10-year...

Barchart · Oct 28, 2024

Israeli PM Open To Two-Day Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israeli PM Netanyahu considers Egypt's proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, but doubts Hamas's acceptance. Uncertainty looms over the prospects of a temporary hal...

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

The Guardian view on Israel v the UN: the making of an outlaw state

Editorial: Banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency with no replacement will only cripple aid to Palestinians in their hour of need. It is a deeply irresponsible move by Israeli lawmakers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024

Israel’s parliament votes to ban UNRWA, the UN’s Palestine aid agency

The agency for Palestinian refugees, considered a lifeline for Gaza, has been under Israeli attacks since the war began.

Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2024

Israeli Parliament Approves Law Barring UNRWA Activity In Israel

Israeli parliament passes law banning UNRWA, raising concerns about humanitarian impact in Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

Oil Prices Plunge after Israel Limits Its Retaliatory Strike on Iran

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) on Monday closed down -4.40 (-6.13%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed down -0.0113 (-5.46%). Crude oil prices plunged on Monday after Israel over the weekend launched a limited retaliatory strike on Iran and did not strike any of Iran's oil facilities. Iran...

Barchart · Oct 28, 2024