Egypt’s long, troubled history with Palestinian refugees, along with failed attempts at “refugee blackmail,” make it politically impossible to open its border to all Palestinians in Gaza. The Egyptian state has a long, troubled history of hosting Palestinian refugees, welcoming them, and subsequently restricting their rights according to the political …

Oil prices have risen to an extent following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, but further gains may be dependent on how the conflict plays out. Oil prices went above $90 a barrel again on Thursday following an increase in response to the Gaza hospital strike and Iran’s call for …

Some military experts believe Hamas’ attack and the scope of proposed US military assistance to Israel point to a vulnerability that is making Israel’s opponents rethink their positions. US President Joe Biden’s brief visit to Israel in the midst of a war, his repeated statements of unequivocal support and a …