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US envoy Amos Hochstein says US is working to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut, Lebanon on October 21 for diplomatic talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Indian PM Modi could meet Iranian President Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian could meet on the sideline of the BRICS Summit. New Delhi and Tehran remain in touch to finalise the meeting.
Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked banks in Lebanon
Israel launched strikes on branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial association, across Lebanon late on October 20.
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Hezbollah leader relocated to Tehran
Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem has been residing in Tehran since early October, in a new revelation.
Hamas’ Sinwar filmed by drone before death
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was captured on video by an Israeli mini drone moments before he died in southern Gaza, throwing a stick at the device in an apparent final act of defiance
What happens now Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead?
The Israel Defense Forces on October 17 confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during operations in Rafah, Gaza.
Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
Israel says it is investigating reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key figure behind the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has been killed in a military operation.
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Air Haifa takes first flight amid Israeli military campaigns
Air Haifa, a new Israeli low-cost carrier, operated its inaugural international flight on the morning of October 16, flying from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport to Larnaca
Synagogues in Turkey attacked amid Israel’s expanding wars
"Bloody hands" vandalism occurs on first anniversary of fateful day of October 7.
COMMENT: The Middle East's looming nuclear precipice
As rockets and drones rain down on Israel and Gaza burns, a far graver threat looms on the horizon. The Middle East, long a tinderbox of rivalries and resentments, stands on the brink of a nuclear arms race.
COMMENT: Is the Balkan region Israel’s newfound interest?
In light of the worsening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Tel Aviv has sought to build new alliances and partnerships.
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Iran cancels flights amid risks of Israeli attack
Iran has cancelled all flights at all airports from 9 p.m. on October 6, to 6 a.m. on October 7, amid increasing military tensions with Israel.
Khamenei led Friday Prayers amid heightened Israeli strike threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressed the Friday Prayers in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque on October 4, amid risks of an Israeli retaliation following Iran’s missile attack on October 1.
Where does Iran go from here in Middle East crisis?
Iran’s October 1 missile attack on Israel, code-named Operation True Promise 2, underscores a growing crisis in Tehran’s regional strategy, and Hezbollah's failures are pushing Tehran towards building a nuclear bomb, argues think-tank Carnegie.
Oil prices jump 5% after Biden comments on potential Israel-Iran escalation
Crude oil prices surged 5% on October 3 after President Joe Biden said the United States was "discussing" the possibility of Israel striking Iran's oil industry.
Ship believed to be carrying explosives bound for Israel to unload in Slovenia
MV Kathrin to dock in Koper despite appeal from Amnesty International to deny entry over fears its cargo could contribute to war crimes in the Middle East.
Hezbollah claims multiple attacks on Israeli forces along Lebanon border
Lebanon's Hezbollah said on October 3 it had carried out a series of attacks against Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Israel could target Persian Gulf oil installations over missile attack
Israel is likely to retaliate against Iran's massive missile attack on Tel Aviv and other cities on October 1 by targeting the Islamic Republic's oil facilities, amid a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
ING: commodities and Middle East escalation
Oil prices rallied after Iran’s missile strike on Israel. Attention is now fully on how Israel will respond to this latest attack. The more Iran gets directly involved in this conflict the greater the risk of oil supply disruptions.
Ankara okays Turkish, Israeli and Qatari co-sponsoring of Azerbaijan defence fair despite Erdogan’s Gaza “outrage”
Drone-making son-in-law of Turkey’s president joins state firm Israel Aerospace Industries in backing event.