Israel and Hamas look close to some kind of deal

A series of meetings in Cairo and Doha have led to renewed optimism about the prospect of a deal between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Islamists in Gaza, ending the war there after over 14 months ... Read More

Palestinian Economy Facing Unprecedented Crisis: World Bank

The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel's attacks. Read More

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage ... Read More

Israel to Hold Rates as it Weighs War Inflation, Slowing Economy

(Bloomberg) -- Israel’s central bank is set to hold interest rates for a seventh consecutive time, as it weighs how wars in Gaza and Lebanon are quickening inflation and slowing the economy. Read More

As Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold, Biden heralds new push for truce with Hamas in Gaza

Lebanon's state-run National News ... The war in Lebanon simmered for months after Hezbollah started launching rockets at northern Israel in support of its ideological allies Hamas, the day ... Read More

Israel Holds Rates as War Fuels Inflation and Slows Economy

(Bloomberg) -- Israel left interest rates unchanged as it weighs a war-related economic slowdown and quickening inflation. Most Read from Bloomberg New York City’s ‘Living ... on by the ongoing ... Read More