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Rating agency S&P Global has issued an unusual statement highlighting the increased risk posed by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The agency warns that the potential for regional escalation presents a significant threat to Israel's security, economy, and social stability

Six pro-Palestinian activists were arrested after breaking into the Elbit Systems company in Bristol with a large vehicle just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday. During the confrontation, two police officers were injured, with one being taken to the hospital for back injuries and later released, while the other received on-site medical treatment for leg injuries

Low-cost airline EasyJet has announced that it will not renew its flights to Tel Aviv until April 2025. Customers who have booked tickets on this route between October 27, 2024, and March 29, 2025, will be offered options including full refunds for their purchased tickets

Exactly one month after Ma'ariv reported an investigation by the National Fraud Investigation Unit at "Lehav" 433 concerning the issuance of diplomatic passports to unauthorized individuals, including Yair Netanyahu, the Prime Minister's son, and various authority heads, police investigators and detectives raided the Minister of Foreign Affairs headquarters today. The raid aimed to collect documents and computer materials related to the affair

David Ignatius, veteran diplomatic and security commentator for The Washington Post, expressed cautious optimism yesterday regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East. Relying on American and Israeli sources, Ignatius suggested that there remains a possible way out of the current conflagration. According to him, the Biden administration has managed to deter Iran from launching a widespread attack on Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is showing signs of flexibility on the ceasefire agreement and hostage deal with Hamas. The unknown variable remains Hezbollah,...

In a major development for the aerospace sector, a leading defense company announced a $1.9 billion contract to supply weapons to a foreign nation

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby sharply criticized Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Friday evening, following Smotrich’s condemnation of a proposed hostage deal mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. Kirby accused Smotrich of endangering the lives of Israeli hostages and jeopardizing national security by opposing the deal

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt late last night (between Monday and Tuesday) across northern and central Israel, with residents in cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv reporting strong tremors that shook their homes. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Institute (EMSC) identified the quake's epicenter as being in Syria, approximately 20 kilometers east of the city of Hama. The earthquake's intensity was measured at 5.1, with a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface

The Israeli intelligence community has revised its assessment, indicating that Iran may launch a direct attack on Israel in retaliation for the recent assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh. According to two sources familiar with the situation, the attack could occur within days, possibly before the upcoming summit on the abductee deal

El Al Airlines has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing an outstanding performance that aligns with earlier projections and underscores the airline's robust recovery and growth trajectory. The company reported revenues of approximately $839 million, marking a significant 33% increase from the $630 million recorded in the same quarter last year. This surge in revenue is attributed to a $29 million boost in cargo operations and strong passenger demand