Most stocks held firm on Wednesday, while oil prices and some safe haven assets rose, suggesting that the market impact of escalating Middle East tensions has been contained for now.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Israeli counterpart on Monday (September 30) and took note of the developments in the region. Notably, the Prime Minister also emphasized India's commitment to supporting efforts for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Israel has taken down several Hizbollah targets over the past week in its precise airstrikes in Beirut. It had major success after the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah, chief of the militant group. Who are other militants who could possibly be on Israel's hit list? Know here.
Joe Biden had recently backed the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by Israel in an airstrike and said that his killing "is a measure of justice for his many victims".
What will be Israel's next target after killing Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah? Just thinking about this has made Israel's opponents anxious and nervous. Israel has made it clear that the enemy, wherever they may be, in whichever country, cannot escape Israel's claws.
Israel took down Hassan Nasrallah in its airstrike in Beirut on Friday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed his elimination as a "necessary condition" for Israel to achieve its war goals.
Air raid sirens rang in Tel Aviv after Israeli PM Netanyahu's return from the US. Israeli forces intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, raising security concerns.
Many delegations attending the UNGA expressed their support for a ceasefire in Gaza by walking out of Netanyahu's speech in a show of support, while others demanded a ceasefire. Netanyahu's speech was followed by the Israeli Army's claim that Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed.
Through his two maps, Netanyahu highlighted Israel's plans for regional development and Iran's 'arc of terror' that had shut down international waterways and cut off trade. He blamed Iran for the conflicts in the Middle East and vowed to battle Hezbollah and Hamas until "total victory".
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UNGA and issued a stern warning to Iran stating that "there is no place in Iran where the long arm of Israel cannot reach".
In addition to demanding withdrawal, the resolution urges member states to cease importing products from Israeli settlements and halt the transfer of arms to Israel, where there is a risk of use in Palestinian territories.
Netanyahu's stance on the Philadelphi corridor has threatened to derail ceasefire efforts in Gaza as Hamas and other negotiators have called for a full Israeli withdrawal. Israel claims Hamas smuggles weapons and supplies through the corridor located at Gaza's border with Egypt.
Israel is witnessing massive protests and a general strike after the deaths of six Israeli hostages as pressure builds on Netanyahu over a ceasefire deal. US President Joe Biden has said the Israeli PM is not doing enough to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Massive protests swept Israel on Sunday following the death of six hostages in Gaza as frustration mounted over the failure of the country's leadership to secure a ceasefire deal that would free Israeli captives.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, said the military had eliminated “thousands of rockets that were aimed at northern Israel” and urged citizens to adhere to directives from the Home Front Command.
Israeli media cited the Israel Airports Authority for news of the flight cancellations. Flight-tracking data showed at least two El Al flights swinging far south and diverting after the announcement.
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones against Israel in retaliation for the assassination of a senior commander in Beirut last month, the Iranian-backed movement said, as Israel's cabinet met to prepare a response.
Antony Blinken said Monday that the time is now to conclude a Gaza cease-fire agreement that would return hostages held by Hamas.
The US, Qatar and Egypt said a lot of progress was made on a number of issues in the last 48 hours and Washington presented a new proposal to close gaps for the implementation of a ceasefire deal. Israel's military campaign has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, made a push for the de-escalation of situation in West Asia where the situation remains tensed between Israel and Iran.
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