The Israeli security cabinet has postponed a decision on a US-brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah, pushing deliberations into later Tuesday, according to CNN. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to limit the vote to the smaller security cabinet, citing the deal as a temporary security measure rather than a broader political agreement. If approved, the proposed ceasefire …
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We’re on the brink of major shifts in the oil market, driven by the potential return of a protectionist Trump 2.0 era and an outward-looking, expansionist China 3.0 moving beyond export-led growth. That’s what Mukesh Sahdev, Rystad Energy Global Head of Commodity Markets – Oil, stated in an oil market update by the Rystad team …
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis Plasschaert on Tuesday that Israel will show “zero tolerance” for any violations of a potential ceasefire with Hezbollah. “We will act against any threat, anytime and anywhere,” he said, warning the Israeli military will demolish “every house in southern Lebanon …
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Osama Hamdan one of Hamas’ top leaders and a member of its political wing in Lebanon, came out in support of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, according to Al Maydeen. Hezbollah previously affirmed that it will fight until the war in Gaza ends. However, Hamdan commented that he welcomes any announcement of a ceasefire …
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Oil dropped as light pre-holiday trading exacerbated signs of diminishing risks from the conflict in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate shed 3.2% to settle below $69 a barrel. The Israeli ambassador to the US said a cease-fire agreement between his country and Lebanon’s Hezbollah could happen “within days.” Brent slid 2.9% to settle near …
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Osama Hamdan (pictured), one of Hamas’ top leaders and a member of its political wing in Lebanon, came out in support of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, according to Al Maydeen. Hezbollah previously affirmed that it will fight until the war in Gaza ends. However, Hamdan commented that he welcomes any announcement of a …
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‘We’re close’: White House national security spokesperson Lebanese officials express cautious optimism Israeli source says cabinet will meet Tuesday to approve deal Israel presses on with bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs Far-right Ben-Gvir: Israel should fight until ‘absolute victory’ JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected …
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Special counsel says department policy requires dismissal Fate of state criminal cases against Trump still unsettled The US Justice Department has moved to end its pursuit of criminal charges against Donald Trump, signaling a conclusion to the extraordinary federal prosecution of a former president whose reelection ensured he’d be shielded from charges in the White House. …
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Lebanese and Israeli officials reached an agreement on the terms of a ceasefire deal that would put an end to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Axios reported on Monday, citing a United States official. “We think we have a deal. We are on the goal line but we haven’t passed it yet. The Israeli …
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US news website Axios: Israel and Lebanon reach agreement on deal terms Lebanese officials express cautious optimism Israeli ambassador reported to say deal could be within days Far-right Ben-Gvir: Israel should fight until ‘absolute victory’ Israel presses bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, Nov 25 (Reuters) – A senior Israeli official said on Monday Israel’s …
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