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Middle East Conflict: US Reportedly Holds Off Sanctioning Embattled Israeli Army Battalions

It's Day 203 of the Israel-Hamas war – the world is watching how Israel will respond after a civilian died of wounds sustained from a Hezbollah missile attack in northern Israel as three battalions of the Israeli army are under scrutiny for alleged human rights violations in the West Bank.

International Business Times

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

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Biden Appoints Envoy For Middle East Humanitarian Concerns

President Biden appoints special envoy to address humanitarian issues in the Middle East conflict, focusing on aid delivery and long-term solutions.

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What would Trump’s Israel-Gaza policy be if he were re-elected?

The ex-president unambiguously favored Israel while in office but recent statements have been inconsistent and evasive

The Guardian - US

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’

The Guardian - AU

Jewish Student At Columbia University Speaks Out Against Antisemitism

Jewish student at Columbia University speaks out against threats, politicization, and calls for peace in the Middle East.

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OPINION - The Standard View: How are we to fund defence spending?

In a dangerous world, it is all to the good that the Prime Minister has committed an extra £500 million to help defend Ukraine — a useful adjunct to the billions committed by the US Congress — and intends to increase military spending to 2.5 per cent of national income…

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Middle East crisis: Germany to resume working with Unrwa after UN report finds Israel yet to supply evidence to back terror claims – as it happened

Government to resume cooperation with UN agency for Palestinians in Gaza after report finds Israel had yet to back up accusations on employees having terror ties

The Guardian - AU

State Department Contradiction On Israel's Moral Standard

The U.S. State Department's stance on Israel and Hamas in the Middle East conflict raises questions about moral standards and human rights violations.

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Middle East crisis: Authorities recover further bodies at Nasser hospital from mass grave, say reports – as it happened

Emergency services say 310 bodies have been found in past week as UN rights chief says he is ‘horrified’ by reports

The Guardian - AU

Blinken Addresses Key Issues In U.S.-China Talks

Secretary of State Blinken's visit to China tackles key issues in strained U.S.-China relations, including Russia-Ukraine conflict, Middle East tensions, T...

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Markets Bounce As Middle East Fears Ease, US Inflation In View

With Iran downplaying a reported Israeli attack on the country, which came days after a drone and missile strike on Israel by Tehran, tensions between the regional foes appeared to have cooled.

Latin Times

Markets Bounce As MidEast Fears Ease, US Inflation In View

Asian markets rose Monday, clawing back some of last week's losses, as Middle East worries subsided while traders look ahead to the release of key US inflation data and corporate earnings.

International Business Times

Tech Earnings, Middle East Tension and Other Key Things to Watch This Week

The general market ping-ponged last week as news of attacks and possible peace continually peppered the headlines. It was such a busy news week that it almost went unnoticed that the Fed has now walked back almost all of the talk of rate cuts this year.

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Middle East crisis: Netanyahu vows to fight any sanctions on Israeli military units ‘with all my strength’ – as it happened

Israel PM’s comments follow reports that the US was planning measures against an IDF battalion

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis – as it happened: US denies carrying out airstrikes in Iraq after explosion at military base

‘The United States has not conducted air strikes in Iraq today,’ the US military’s Central Command said

International Business Times

Hamas Leader Haniyeh To Hold Turkey Talks

Hamas political leader Imsail Haniyeh will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday with Middle East tensions at a high after Israel's reported attack on Iran and Gaza bracing for a new Israeli offensive.

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Oil Futures Rally Despite Middle East Tensions

Global oil futures rise on Middle East tensions, but ample supplies and trade disputes may limit impact.

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Bank Of Korea Chief Monitoring Middle East Tensions For FX

Bank of Korea closely monitoring Middle East tensions for potential economic impacts on South Korea.

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US Secures Key Agreement For Aid Distribution In Gaza

Recent Israeli strikes in Iran raise concerns of escalation in the Middle East. US secures aid distribution in Gaza. Blinken defends US veto on Palestinian...

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Crude Closes Higher as Middle East Tensions Remain High

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) on Friday closed up +0.41 (+0.50%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) closed down -0.34 (-0.13%). Crude and gasoline prices on Friday settled mixed. Crude prices spiked more than +$3 a barrel in overnight trade on escalation of Middle East tensions after US officials...

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Crude Prices Gain as Israel Launches a Retaliatory Strike on Iran

May WTI crude oil (CLK24 ) this morning is up +0.39 (+0.47%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK24 ) is up +0.34 (+0.13%). Crude and gasoline prices this morning are moderately higher. Crude prices spiked more than +$3 a barrel in overnight trade on escalation of Middle East tensions after US...

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UN Urges Ceasefire In Middle East Conflict

UN Secretary-General urges immediate halt to retaliatory actions in the Middle East to prevent escalation and promote peace.

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Global Markets React To Tensions In Middle East

Global markets face declines amid Middle East tensions and semiconductor sell-offs. Japan's Nikkei drops 2.7%. U.S. markets see mixed performance. Oil pric...

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Middle East Tensions Impact Global Markets

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are causing global market uncertainty and volatility.

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