Category: Israel

U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

The New York Times – Business:
Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Would It Cost to Rebuild Gaza?

A fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is stoking hopes for a surge in investment in the region, and the Middle East more broadly.
‘Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989’ Review

Goran Hugo Olsson’s archival documentary “Israel Palestine on Swedish Television 1958-1989” excerpts three decades of public programs.
Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel

The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.