Israeli Military Near End of Most Intense Phase of Gaza Fighting, Defense Minister Says

Israeli Military Near End of Most Intense Phase of Gaza Fighting, Defense Minister Says

Updated Jan. 15, 2024 3:19 pm ET The Israeli military is close to completing its most intensive phase of fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s defense minister said Monday, warning that the lack of a plan for postwar Gaza could hurt the military campaign. In northern Gaza, the most intensive phase of fighting … Read more

Israel, Hamas Agree to Extend Truce for Another Day

Israel, Hamas Agree to Extend Truce for Another Day

Updated Nov. 30, 2023 3:35 pm ET Listen to article (2 minutes) TEL AVIV—Israel and Hamas agreed to extend a temporary truce in Gaza for an eighth day, Egyptian officials said Thursday, in a deal that is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages, mostly women and children. Secretary of State Antony Blinken … Read more

What is PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin and should you care?

What is PayPal’s US dollar stablecoin and should you care?

Payments company PayPal has launched a new cryptographic stablecoin that is linked to the dollar, which seems like good news for the crypto market. The company is experiencing a rough period due to disappointing financial performance, but perhaps a new crypto instrument without much purpose for the general public could generate profits for it from … Read more

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Netanyahu Says Israel, Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties Even Without Formal Ties

Israel and Saudi Arabia will deepen economic and business ties even if they don’t formally recognize each other, according to Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister told Bloomberg he’s confident he can strike a deal with the Saudis under which the countries have official diplomatic relations. Without one, the two can still build an “economic … Read more