Palestine

Israel's economy is facing a temporary crisis as its imports and exports have significantly fallen in 2023 compared to 2022. The latest data believes the economic numbers fell because of Israel's myopic focus on the war against Hamas. The state machinery is heavily involved on that front.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not likely to budge on the US' request to reduce the intensity of the war and settle the conflict with Palestine once and for all. US President Joe Biden and Israel Prime Minister have their own specific reasons for their current stance.

Harvard University is currently embroiled in a legal battle as Jewish students file a lawsuit, alleging that the prestigious institution has failed to address the surge in antisemitism on campus.

The Israel state will fight against South Africa in the International Court of Justice against genocide allegations. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue the fight against Hamas and sharply criticized Pretoria for their hypocrisy.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on a multi-nation Middle East tour aimed at reducing the tensions in the region. The top diplomat landed in Ramallah on Wednesday and met Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas for a one-stop solution to the war.

A few demonstrators, chanting "ceasefire now," were swiftly countered by supporters chanting "four more years" during US President Joe Biden's address at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston on Monday.

Laurie McCann, a police spokeswoman, clarified that officers were focused on managing a challenging situation and did not intend to support the protest. She emphasized their priority as maintaining order amid tensions on the Avenue Road bridge.

The cracks of division have started appearing in the Benjamin Netanyahu-led coalition government in the center. As Israel is moving towards a possible victory over Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the coalition government is lacking consensus on a plan going forward in the post-war phase.

A viral photo of Israeli news presenter Lital Shemesh with a gun holstered on her hip during a live broadcast has ignited a widespread debate among supporters of both Israel and Palestine on social media.

Israel is at the risk of facing multiple fronts amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. Hezbollah and Syrian militias could increase their attacks on Israel to destabilize Israel's Defense Forces mission in Gaza. However, Israel looks prepared to face any scenario.