How Israel’s War Economy Defied Economic Predictions

When Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and Israel went to war, economists worldwide braced for a familiar pattern. History teaches us that wars devastate economies in predictable ... Read More

Israel's once-robust wartime economy starting to show signs of strain

At almost two years, Israel's conflict with Hamas is its longest ever. But this nonstop fighting is starting to take a toll on the region's most advanced economy. Read More

Israel’s Assault on Gaza City Stifles Hope of Diplomatic Resolution to War

A negotiated settlement to end the fighting remains distant, in part because of the maximalist positions of Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, and of Hamas. Read More

Israel says Gaza City ground offensive against Hamas underway, as Rubio says time "running out" for peace deal

Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate. Read More

Can Israel End Its War With Hamas With a New Push Into Gaza City?

(Bloomberg) -- Israel’s government has ordered a military takeover of Gaza City in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a final push to topple Hamas after almost two years of war. The ... Read More

August 26, 2025 – Hostage families protest in Israel as global outrage deepens over Gaza hospital attack

• Strikes on hospital: Israel is facing global condemnation after an attack on a Gaza hospital killed 20 people, including five journalists and medical workers. The Israel Defense Forces claimed “six ... Read More

Israel says it will begin Gaza City military takeover in mid-September: report

Israel is now expected to launch its full-scale military takeover of Gaza City in mid-September — two weeks after newly called-up reservists report for duty. In anticipation of the upcoming offensive, ... Read More

Israel claims strike on hospital that killed journalists was targeting a camera used by Hamas

Israel's military issued a statement Tuesday saying its preliminary investigation into a strike the previous day that killed at least 20 people, including five journalists, at the Nasser Hospital in ... Read More

Unity tested: Democrats face off over Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, dark money in politics, during DNC meeting

MINNEAPOLIS – Democrats opened their summer meeting in Minnesota on Monday with calls for unity against President Donald Trump, even as internal divisions on a host of issues threaten to erupt. "We ... Read More