In May 2022, a few months after Russia invaded Ukraine, I wrote a column in these pages warning that Israel could one day find itself facing Russian-style sanctions. The world was imposing the most sweeping sanctions regime in decades on Moscow, targeting thousands of individuals, companies, banks, and government entities. And while back in 2022…
Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran – and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking….
Key Takeaways: The author says the old Gulf bet—that oil and gas would always find a way out—is broken: the Iran–Israel–U.S. war has made Hormuz, pipelines, ports, tankers, and bypasses all part of the same exposure. Pre-war Hormuz: ~20 million barrels a day (~a quarter of seaborne oil) plus heavy Qatari/UAE LNG use. Saudi East–West…
With the Gaza war nearing its third year and regional tensions still elevated, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the U.N. General Assembly podium to frame Israel’s military actions as a fight for national survival. His remarks also reject genocide allegations over Gaza and dismiss reported settler violence in the West Bank as isolated acts…
Earlier this month, the UK government announced plans to cut off trade with Israel’s illegal settlements in the West Bank—including weapons shipments. But according to new disclosures made to Parliament, reported Thursday by Declassified UK, the sanctions regime has not actually led to any weapons licenses being suspended or revoked, validating warnings by some critics…
The Netherlands has made purchasing goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank a criminal offense, joining several other European countries that have imposed restrictions on trade with the settlements. The Dutch measure, decided in July, took effect September 22. Violations can carry penalties of up to six years in prison, community service or…
Oil prices jumped on Thursday after Iran warned that the ongoing war could expand to the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches another attack, raising fresh concerns over the security of key energy and shipping routes. Checks by Nairametrics show that Brent crude jumped more than 3% to touch a session high…
Netanyahu heads to UN amid clash with New York mayor. Reuters 24 September, 2026, 05:30 pm Last modified: 24 September, 2026, 05:41 pm Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party in Tel Aviv, Israel, on 17 September 2026. Photo: Reuters “> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks…
Just a few years ago, Yemen’s Houthi rebels were second- or third-tier members of Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” prompting policymakers to treat them as a subsidiary of Tehran. But while they benefit from Iranian weapons, training and know-how, the Houthis also have their own interests at heart—and behave accordingly. This armed group that…
The holiday season is a natural opportunity for reflection: personal, organizational, and industry-wide. Israeli tech is wrapping up another complex year in which it was required to demonstrate unprecedented resilience. While the global community primarily focused on geopolitical risk over the past year, Israeli companies continued to deliver results, meet strict enterprise SLAs globally, and…
