EU suspends ‘all payments’ to Palestinians following Hamas attack on Israel October 9, 2023 The European Union is suspending “all payments immediately” to the Palestinians, the EU Commission announced on Monday. Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi said the bloc was making the move because of what he called the “scale of terror and brutality” of Hamas’s attacks against Israel. The surprise announcement came just hours after EU officials stressed that no [...]
Gold prices surge as investors embrace safe haven assets following Hamas attack on Israel October 9, 2023 Gold prices have rebounded heavily today from a nine-day slump, with investors drawn to safe haven assets amid concerns over geopolitical risk.
FTSE 100 close: Markets muted as airlines are hit by Israel conflict October 9, 2023 London's FTSE markets were muted on Monday as investors grappled with the implications of the surprise attack launched on Israel by Hamas.
Downing Street and London’s City Hall lit up in Israeli flag after Hamas terror attacks October 8, 2023 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan confirmed "City Hall will be lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag from tonight".
Israeli security cabinet declares country at war after Hamas attack October 8, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his security cabinet has declared the country at war following a deadly Hamas assault in southern Israel. The decision, announced on Sunday, formally authorises “the taking of significant military steps,” it said in a statement.
Sunak says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ as death toll mounts in Hamas attacks October 7, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said Israel has “an absolute right to defend itself” as the country’s prime minister said it was “at war."
Netanyahu tells Israel ‘we are at war’ after unprecedented Hamas attack October 7, 2023 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Israel that it is “at war” with Hamas militants that rule the Gaza Strip.
Hamas launches major attack as gunmen enter Israel October 7, 2023 The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday in a surprise assault.
Not ‘appropriate’ for UK to publish details of post-Brexit Israel trade deal impact December 28, 2022 The government has said it is not “appropriate” to publish full details of a post-Brexit trade deal with Israel. Details of the agreement which boosts £5bn trade between the countries won’t be made public, the department for international trade (DIT) confirmed today. The deal has a strong focus on boosting UK services exports to the [...]