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Behind the Israel-Hamas war, a war over the lessons of history

Just over a week after October 7, while Israel was still reeling from the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, President Joe Biden descended on Tel Aviv to warn people not to repeat America's mistakes. . Mr. Biden was thinking of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the series of (some would say unfortunate) U.S. […]

McDonald’s CEO says ‘misinformation’ about Israel-Hamas war hurting sales

McDonald's chief executive said “misinformation” about the company's position on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war was hurting sales in the Middle East and Islamic countries around the world. McDonald's President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Thursday that “several markets in the Middle East and some markets outside the region are experiencing wars that are impacting brands […]

Israel-Hamas war threatens global shipping as risk of wider conflict intensifies

Shipping companies are diverting cargo from the Red Sea as Yemen's continued siege of Gaza intensifies attacks by Houthi rebels. Attacks by the Houthi rebels, officially known as Ansar Allah, are now sparking conflicts in other parts of the Middle East, with U.S. diplomats moving to reassure allies and prevent a broader conflict. ing. “If […]

Biden campaign staffers issue letter protesting Israel-Hamas war, call for cease-fire

More than a dozen President Biden campaign staffers hired for the president's re-election issued an anonymous letter Wednesday protesting Biden's approach to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In a letter shared on MediumBiden's current 17-member presidential staff called on him to advocate for an immediate ceasefire in the war that began with a surprise attack on […]