Israeli occupation itself ‘must end’

UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese said on Friday that Israel’s occupation itself “must end,” criticizing the E1 settlement plan as merely one symptom of a broader system that she urged the international community to dismantle through concrete action including trade sanctions. ICJ opinion and call for action In a statement…

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Israel and Turkey Trade Warnings After Strike on Syrian Airbase

Israel and Turkey exchanged warnings Thursday following Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase, with Jerusalem saying it acted to prevent a Turkish military deployment and Ankara rejecting that explanation as tensions rise over influence in post-Assad Syria. Eight Israeli strikes hit the base in Idlib province early Tuesday, damaging its runway without causing casualties,…

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Cambodia opens market to Israeli oranges, lemons and grapefruits

Cambodia opens market to Israeli oranges, lemons and grapefruits

Israel is opening a new Asian market for its agricultural sector, with Cambodia approving imports of Israeli citrus fruit beginning in the coming export season. The Plant Protection and Inspection Services at the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry completed the professional approval process with Cambodian authorities, clearing the way for Israeli farmers and exporters to…

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Clean Tankers Under Pressure Amid Persistent Conflicts

MR2 demand holds steady, LR2 at dataset lows Comparing post-conflict (March 2026) CPP tonne-miles against an uneventful 2019 baseline, the demand picture looks healthy for MR2s. Larger vessels have not fared as well, posting consecutive losses and a dataset low (-35% from 2025 average level) every month from April to August. This is mostly unsurprising,…

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US Embassy delegation visits Upper Galilee to boost economic ties

A senior US Embassy delegation in Israel, led by Acting Economic Counselor Wendy Nassmacher, visited the Upper Galilee yesterday for an intensive program focused on strengthening US-Israel economic cooperation, supporting the region’s recovery and long-term growth, and exploring new opportunities in industry, healthcare, innovation, tourism, agriculture, and regional development. The visit brought the American delegation…

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