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Israel

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Silhouettes of Israeli opposition leaders in discussion outside the Knesset, with a backdrop of the Middle East map, symbolizing political change.
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Israeli opposition parties could unseat Netanyahu

Israeli opposition leaders, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, have engaged informally with the Trump administration.

Adrian Vale·June 23, 2026
Surging crude oil wave crashing over a stock market ticker, with a red-tinged Middle East map in the background, symbolizing the impact of the Iran war on global oil prices.
Lifestyle

Iran War Sparks Oil Surge, Brent Crude Hits $120

Brent crude oil prices surged from around $72 a barrel on February 27 to nearly $120 a barrel, according to CNBC .

Adrian Vale·June 5, 2026
Aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, with rubble and a tattered wedding veil symbolizing a missing bride.
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Israeli airstrike leaves bride missing in Beirut, amid wider conflict

On April 8th, a day dubbed 'Black Wednesday' in Lebanon, an Israeli air strike hit the Hamad Building in Ain el-Mreisseh, Beirut, around 2:15 P.

Jonah Kline·May 21, 2026