The countries of the European Union (EU) They oppose the total siege of the Strip Loop by Israelwarned this Tuesday the head of the bloc’s diplomacy, Josep Borrell. The Israeli government announced the total blockade of the enclave, cutting off access to water, food and electricity, in response to the general offensive launched on Saturday […]
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IMF: it is “very early” to evaluate the economic impact of the conflict between Israel and Hamas
The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, has assured that the institution is monitoring the situation in Israel before the war unleashed this Saturday, although it is still “too early” to think about the economic implications of the conflict. In an interview with EFE on the occasion of the annual meeting […]
War could raise oil prices and reduce global GDP, says IMF
The war between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza Strip could cause oil prices to skyrocket, potentially having a negative impact on the global economy. The assessment was made by the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. According to the economist, a 10% increase in oil prices would […]
Israel: the number of Peruvians missing after the declaration of war rises to four
The Peruvian Foreign Ministry reported that the number of compatriots missing after the Hamas attacks on Israel rose to four. “The Consular Section reported the cases to the Israeli authorities for their search and location, while maintaining permanent contact with the relatives of our compatriots to provide them with all the necessary support,” he reported […]
War in Israel: so far 26 Latin Americans missing after Hamas attack
At least seven Argentines died and 26 latin americans More remain missing after the attack Hamas to Israelannounced different governments in the region, which assured that they are holding talks with the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to try to locate their compatriots. Until now, the various authorities have said that fifteen Argentines, three Mexicans, three […]
The terrifying possibility of an Israeli ground offensive against Gaza
The ground assault against Loop It is one of the possible scenarios and even one of the most probable of the war in Israel, a terrifying prospect of combat in the heart of an extremely populated city, in underground tunnels and in the middle of hostages. On Monday, Israel ordered the cut “immediate” of water […]
Several airlines cancel or rearrange their flights to Israel after Hamas attacks
Airlines from all over the world this Monday announced cancellations or have reorganized their flights to or from Israel due to the worsening of the conflict in the country after the attacks by the Islamist group Hamas. British Airways, of the IAG group to which Iberia also belongs, has adjusted its programming and schedules. The […]
War between Israel and Hamas thwarts hope of thaw between US and Iran
The government of the American president Joe Biden wanted to reduce the tension with Iran through discreet diplomacy but his attempt collapsed with the massive attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to Israel. Iran openly supports Hamas, which runs the blockaded and impoverished Gaza Strip, and applauded Saturday’s attack, the deadliest against Israel in […]
International oil soars due to war in Israel and WTI barrel closes at US$86.38
The price of Petroleum Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 4.3% this Monday and closed at US$86.38 a barrel, driven by fear that the conflict between Israel and Hamas will spread to the Middle East and affect the energy market. At the close of operations on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), WTI futures contracts for delivery […]
Chevron suspends gas platform activities by order of Israel
The oil giant Chevron reported this Monday that it suspended its operations at a production platform of natural gas close to the coast of Israel at the request of the Israeli government following Hamas’ attack on the country over the weekend. “Chevron Mediterranean Limited was instructed by the Ministry of Energy of Israel to stop […]