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Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary as talks held to end Gaza war

Smoke billows following an Israeli strike in Gaza City, on Oct 2, 2025, as pictured from Nuseirat in central Gaza.
International

Hamas says ready for peace talks, Trump urges Israel to halt Gaza bombing

Protesters gather outside the United States embassay to protest against the arrest of South African MP Mandla Mandela and other activists onboard various boats off Gaza, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct 3 2025. Hamas said that it had agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza as well as the bodies of those who had died, in response to the peace proposal introduced by President Donald Trump earlier this week.
International

Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages but sets conditions

Israel’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.9 per cent in August from 3.1 per cent in July, moving back to within the government’s 1-3 per cent annual target.
Banking & Finance

Bank of Israel keeps rates on hold as Gaza war endures

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a Gaza deal amid a growing push to end the war and free hostages held by Palestinian militant group Hamas since their Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
International

Trump says will ‘not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank

US President Donald Trump’s rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured) was uncommon, as the US president has given the Israeli leader almost unstinting backing since returning to the Oval Office in January.
International

Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

A damaged building, following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.
International

Oil advances as Israel’s strike in Qatar revives risk premium

People attend a demonstration organised by families and friends of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants, Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug 17, 2025.
International

Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal

Moody's rating reflects Israel’s weakened fiscal position driven by elevated geopolitical risks since October 2023.
International

Moody’s affirms Israel’s ‘Baa1’ rating, warns Iran conflict to deepen fiscal strain

Its last move was to reduce the rate by 25 basis points in January 2024 after inflation eased and economic growth slowed in the early days of the Gaza war.
International

Bank of Israel holds interest rates as inflation nears target

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