Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank

The New York Times – Business:
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.
‘Holding Liat’ Review: Hostage Situation

This unpredictable documentary follows a man and his family as they wait for news of his daughter and her husband, who were kidnapped in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
British Police Drop Case Against Bob Vylan After Its Anti-Israel Chant

Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo, caused international outrage by chanting the message at the Glastonbury music festival this year.
Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt

Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive

Kaouther Ben Hania’s dramatized feature about a Palestinian girl who is killed in Gaza City is both powerfully direct and purposefully removed.
Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam

A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
She’s in Gaza. He’s in Cairo. Separated by a Closed Border, They Married Remotely.

Mayar Kabaja and Hatem Saadallah went on their first date in Gaza City 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023. He and his family evacuated to Egypt over 18 months ago, and the two have not been able to see each other since.
DealBook Summit: In a Tumultuous Era, Global Alliances and Practices Are Upended

While President Trump has made positive moves, panelists on a DealBook task force pointed to Ukraine, Venezuela and, especially, China as serious missteps.
Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott

The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
Binance Is Sued by Oct. 7 Victims’ Families, Accused of Aiding Terrorism

A lawsuit claims the cryptocurrency exchange turned a blind eye as $1 billion used to finance the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and other acts moved through its network.
Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence

In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert

Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.