Pedestrians pass the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s Financial District on Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) New York, United States — World oil prices advanced Monday on moves by China to boost its economy as traders tracked an uncertain future for Syria and the wider crude-rich Middle East. Major stock markets diverged as investors reacted to political crises in South Korea and France, and tracked the perspectives for interest rate cuts. Wall Street stocks retreated, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulling back from all-time highs as investors await key US inflation data later in the week. READ: Seoul stocks dive on South Korea woes as Asian markets struggle Gold, seen as a haven investment, pushed higher. “The week has kicked off on a largely upbeat tone following the welcome announcement that Chinese authorities plan to enact further stimulus over the year ahead,” noted Joshua Mahony, analyst at traders Scope Markets. “This shift has already fueled sharp gains in key assets, with the Hang Seng surging 2.8 percent and commodities like copper, zinc, iron ore, and palladium rallying on expectations of increased demand.” Oil prices rose around 1.5 percent as traders tracked developments in Syria after president Bashar al-Assad was ousted over the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus. Investors also reacted to developments in China where President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more “relaxed” approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year. The world’s second-largest economy is battling sluggish domestic consumption, a persistent crisis in the property sector and soaring government debt — all of which threaten Beijing’s official growth target for this year. Leaders are also eyeing the second term of Donald Trump in the White House, with the president-elect indicating he will reignite his hardball trade policies, fueling fears of another standoff between the superpowers. Elsewhere in Asia, South Korean stocks tumbled as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment following his brief imposition of martial law last week. The Paris stock market rose on Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron apparently eyeing a broad alliance to form a new French government, after Michel Barnier was ousted last week over his 2025 budget plan. Investors also have their eyes on possible cuts to interest rates. The European Central Bank is expected to lower borrowing costs this week and the US Federal Reserve holds its rate meeting next week. But US consumer price inflation (CPI) and wholesale price inflation data are due to be released this week, which could influence the Fed’s decision. Among individual companies, shares in Nvidia fell 2.6 percent at the start of trading after China on Monday launched an investigation into the US chip giant for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws. Hershey surged 10.9 percent following reports it had been approached by Mondelez over a potential takeover. Mondelez lost 2.3 percent. New York – Dow: DOWN 0.5 percent at 44,401.93 (close) New York – S&P 500: DOWN 0.6 percent at 6,052.84 (close) New York – Nasdaq Composite: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,736.69 (close) Paris – CAC 40: UP 0.7 percent at 7,480.14 (close) Frankfurt – DAX: DOWN 0.2 percent at 20,345.96 (close) London – FTSE 100: UP 0.5 percent at 8,352.08 (close) Seoul – Kospi: DOWN 2.8 percent at 2,360.58 (close) Tokyo – Nikkei 225: UP 0.2 percent at 39,160.50 (close) Hong Kong – Hang Seng Index: UP 2.8 percent at 20,414.09 (close) Shanghai – Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,402.53 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0555 from $1.0568 on Friday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2746 from $1.2744 Dollar/yen: UP at 151.21. yen from 150.00 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.78 from 82.92 pence Brent North Sea Crude: UP 1.4 percent at $72.14 per barrel Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.7 percent at $68.37 per barrel
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Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Dec. 22 game against the Denver Broncos flexed to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday’s announcement makes this the first time a game has been flexed to the Thursday night spot. The league amended its policy last season where Thursday night games in Weeks 13 through 17 could be flexed with at least 28 days notice prior to the game. The matchup of AFC West division rivals bumps the game between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to Sunday afternoon. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Red Bull brings wrong rear wing to Las Vegas in mistake that could stall Verstappen's title chances LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title Saturday night. Red Bull apparently brought the wrong rear wing to Las Vegas and GPS data showed its two cars to be significantly slower on the straights than both McLaren and Mercedes, which led both practice sessions. Red Bull says it doesn’t have a replacement rear wing in Las Vegas to fix the issue and little chance of getting two flown in from England ahead of the race. Caitlin Clark to join Cincinnati bid for 16th National Women's Soccer League team WNBA star Caitlin Clark has joined Cincinnati’s bid for an expansion National Women’s Soccer League team. Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati is heading the group vying to bring a women’s pro team to the city. The club issued a statement confirming Clark had joined the bid group. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman has said the league plans to announce the league’s 16th team by the end of the year. The league's 15th team will begin play in 2026 in Boston. In a 'Final Four-type weekend,' two top-6 clashes put women's college basketball focus on West Coast LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two games featuring four powerhouse teams has put the focus in women's college basketball on the West Coast this weekend. JuJu Watkins and No. 3 Southern California host Hannah Hidalgo and No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. Top-ranked South Carolina visits Lauren Betts and fifth-ranked UCLA on Sunday. Both games are nationally televised and the arenas are expected to be packed. WNBA scouts will be on hand to check out some of the nation's top talent. Two teams will come away with their first losses of the season. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb calls it “a Final Four-type weekend.” A documentary featuring Watkins will air on NBC ahead of USC's game, which leads into the Army-Notre Dame football game. Noodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga Blame it on the noodles. That's what one Chinese official suggested when anti-doping leaders were looking for answers for the doping scandal that cast a shadow over this year's Olympic swim meet. Earlier this year, reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication emerged. None were sanctioned because Chinese authorities determined the swimmers were contaminated by traces of the drug spread about a hotel kitchen. In a strange twist, the leader of China's anti-doping agency suggested this case could have been similar to one in which criminals were responsible for tainting noodles that were later eaten by another Chinese athlete who also tested positive for the drug. Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade, but summers in her native India are now so hot that she can’t train there anymore. And she worries about a day when heat around the world kills her sport entirely. She was among athletes who spoke at the United Nations climate summit in Azerbaijan about the threat global warming poses to them, to fans and to sport itself. They described how extreme weather is making training and competing difficult or impossible. With billions of fans worldwide, some athletes and leagues are trying to get more people to care, and act, on climate change. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. It’s not immediately known what role she’ll have with the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. In Cleveland, Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa.New recreational marijuana dispensaries proposed to open in Sykesville and Finksburg
Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah sells $1.59 million in company stockMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes are not in their hands, but they did their part with a gritty win over San Francisco on Sunday. Coach Mike McDaniel knows that's not enough, and his team will need to do it two more times to even have a shot at making the postseason for the third straight year. “I was just proud of this effort and proud of the guys’ effort in general,” McDaniel said. “And that gives you a chance to win December football. Regardless, unless you’re playing in February, you also have to get adept at experiencing that, going through that, having some momentum and then going back and applying it to the next opponent, because no one cares about one win in December or January realistically. It’s about accumulating those.” Miami (7-8) is on the bubble for a wild-card spot along with Indianapolis (7-8) and Cincinnati (7-8). Even if the Dolphins win their remaining two games, they'll need help from other teams to get in. In one scenario, Miami would make the playoffs with two wins and two losses each by Denver (9-6) and the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6). “This team, we know when we do it well, we can do it very well,” defensive tackle Calais Campbell said. “We know that our chances are slim, but there’s a lot of fight left. And if we have a chance, we’re going to fight for it.” Miami closed out Sunday's game with a strong fourth quarter in all three phases. The offense converted on all three of its third-down attempts. Running back De'Von Achane had 93 of his 190 scrimmage yards in the quarter, including a 50-yard rushing score that put the game out of reach. Jason Sanders nailed a 48-yard field goal just before the two-minute warning. And the defense intercepted Brock Purdy on one of the Niners' last-ditch efforts. “I think that was something that we needed to see as a team together,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said. “You could see in all three phases that we were able to play the complementary football that we said we wanted to play. The defense giving the offense opportunities to go put points on the board. Then when there were times where we didn’t do what we wanted to do offensively, the defense held.” With both of the Dolphins' final games on the road, they'll need to play better than they have in away games for much of the season. Miami is 5-3 at home, its fifth straight home winning record, but the Dolphins are 2-5 on the road. McDaniel expressed confidence that those home efforts can travel in this final stretch. “When you’re trying to play football so that in the inevitable situation that you face every season,” McDaniel said, “an elimination game, whether it’s to get in the playoffs or it’s in the playoffs, you want to be tooled with a team that can succeed or execute in those types of situations.” Miami's run game finally got going with 166 yards. It was the Dolphins' first time topping 100 yards rushing since Week 9. Achane led the charge with 120 yards. His 50-yard rushing score was Miami's longest run this season. The Dolphins moved the ball well but scored touchdowns on just one of three trips to the red zone. Sanders. He was 5 for 5 on field goals with a long of 54 yards, and 2 for 2 on extra points. Sanders has made 23 consecutive field goals and is 11 of 13 on kicks of 50-plus yards. He's one of two kickers, alongside Dallas' Brandon Aubrey, who have made a field goal in every game this season. WR Tyreek Hill. The All-Pro receiver caught just 3 of 7 targets for 29 yards and a touchdown. He had a third-down drop on the Dolphins' opening drive and dropped a potential touchdown later in the game. The NFL's receiving leader last year is averaging just 55.6 yards per game and has only two 100-plus yard receiving games this season. WR Jaylen Waddle missed the game because of a knee injury. ... CB Kendall Fuller (knee) and LB Jordyn Brookes (quad/knee) both went down late in the second half. 76 receptions, 802 yards — Both single-season Dolphins records for a tight end, which Jonnu Smith broke with six catches for 62 yards on Sunday. The Dolphins will continue their efforts to sneak into the playoffs when they play at Cleveland (3-12) on Sunday. They'll need to beat the Browns and the New York Jets (4-11) in their regular-season finale to give themselves a chance. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
NoneBoys & girls swimming photos: Bergen Catholic/Immaculate Heart at Passaic Tech, Dec. 9, 2024HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — From “Childless Cat Lady” to “They’re eating the cats,” Yale University’s list of 2024’s most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza. Pop superstar Taylor Swift topped this year’s list by signing an Instagram post in September as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady” while endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for president. The remark was a reference to three-year-old comments made by JD Vance, the Republican vice president-elect, as he described Democrats as beholden to “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too.” President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump took the next two spots on the list. Biden came in at No. 2 with his recent announcement that he was pardoning his son Hunter. Trump followed with his false claim that, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in. They’re eating the cats” during his September debate against Harris. Trump’s comment about Springfield, Ohio, amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets, repeating inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric he promoted throughout his campaigns. Trump also came in at No. 5 with “Fight! Fight! Fight!” after an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. The notable quotations list, compiled each year by Fred Shapiro, an associate director at the Yale Law Library, is a supplement to The New Yale Book of Quotations, which is edited by Shapiro and published by Yale University Press. “Please note that the items on this list are not necessarily eloquent or admirable quotations, rather they have been picked because they are famous or important or particularly revealing of the spirit of our times,” Shapiro said. The list 1. “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady” — Taylor Swift, signing off on an Instagram post, Sept. 10, 2024. 2. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter.” — President Joe Biden, official statement, Dec. 1, 2024. 3. “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in. They’re eating the cats.” — President-elect Donald Trump, presidential debate, Sept. 10, 2024, repeating a debunked conspiracy about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. 4. “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, vice presidential debate, Oct. 1, 2024, misspeaking while referring to befriending shooting survivors. 5. “Fight! Fight! Fight!” — Trump after an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. 6. “Yes they can control the weather.” — Georgia U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, posting on the social media platform X, Oct. 2, 2024, endorsing a conspiracy theory that the government used weather control technology to aim Hurricane Helene at Republican voters. 7. “Some of you (women) may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.” — Kansas City Chiefs football player Harrison Butker, commencement address at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, May 11, 2024. 8. “Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate Harvard’s rules on bullying and harassment?” — New York U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee hearing, Dec. 5, 2023, questioning now-former Harvard President Claudine Gay on how the university responded to instances of antisemitism on campus. 9. “OMG.” — New York Mets baseball player José Iglesias, title of song released in 2024. 10. “The court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist.” — U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2024, ruling in an antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department against Google.UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York
Jupiter's Burnout: Can TILT Holdings Reverse Its Five-Year Vape Decline?Qatar ranked first in key global governance indicators in the region for 2024 issued by the World Bank. The National Planning Council explained, in a post on its X account, that Qatar came in first place in the political stability indicators with a rate of 84.36 %, and the rule of law with a rate of 80.19 %. The Council attributed improvement in Qatar's position in global governance indicators to the state's efforts to enhance the axes of the global governance index and within the framework of effectively achieving sustainable development. According to the 2023 data issued by the World Bank, Qatar scored 81.13 % in the regulatory quality index, 85.85 % in the government effectiveness index, and 22.55 in the participation and accountability index. The National Planning Council pointed out that these indicators are an important measuring tool that reflects the governments' commitment to achieving the principles of good governance. Related Story Qatar joins Global Coalition for Digital Safety Sheikha Moza attends Arab Global Scholars annual gathering
Daily Post Nigeria Bwala’s appointment will help Tinubu administration – APC Spokespersons League Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Bwala’s appointment will help Tinubu administration – APC Spokespersons League Published on November 24, 2024 By Kayode Lawal The League of All Progressives Congress, APC Spokespersons, an umbrella body of the state publicity secretaries of the party across the country, have expressed optimism and strong convictions that the appointment of Daniel Bwala as the Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would propel the nation to greater heights. According to the League, Bwala’s appointment was on target and strategically positioned to ensure that the programmes and policies of the APC-led administration are disseminated adequately to the people of Nigeria and the world at large. The spokespersons, in a statement signed by their National Coordinator, Otaru Douglas and made available to journalists at the weekend, said Bwala’s remarkable career spanning through public affairs, advocacy, ability to negotiate and efficient knowledge of arbitration would not only carport and propel Tinubu administration but go a long way to prove the critics of APC government wrong. “We have no doubt given his remarkable career in legal practice, advocacy, and public commentary – marked by expertise in litigation, corporate law, negotiation, and arbitration, Bwala will inject fresh ideas and unique perspectives in bridging the gaps hitherto neglected in policy information dissemination and should be accorded unwavering support to excel in his new responsibilities for the nation’s benefit and most especially our esteemed party. “We, the spokespersons of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), enthusiastically welcome this appointment of Barrister Bwala which we have seen as a demonstration of President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering national unity and integration through an inclusive government, transcending party affiliations. “As a seasoned lawyer with a robust background in law and politics, Barr. Bwala possesses the expertise and competence necessary for this esteemed role. “His notable experience as spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and subsequent affiliation with the APC showcase his adaptability and growing influence in Nigerian politics. “We urge those opposing Barrister Bwala’s appointment to look beyond partisan, sentiments and personal hatred. His new role positions him as a pivotal figure in shaping public narratives and policy messaging,” they stated. Related Topics: APC Bwala Tinubu Don't Miss Approval of new tertiary institutions to ensure educational accessibility – Senate You may like We will fully implement Tinubu’s educational reform agenda – Education Minister Probe alleged missing N57bn in humanitarian affairs ministry, punish offenders – SERAP to Tinubu There’s conspiracy against me – Tinubu’s aide, Bwala cries out Hardship: Review your economic policies urgently – PDP governors to Tinubu We’re not partisan, criticise Tinubu like we did Buhari – Arewa group $2.209b fresh loan: Mixed reactions trail Tinubu govt’s borrowing spree Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdDeal on Elgin Marbles ‘still some distance’ away, says George Osborne
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Less than 24 hours after he faced his former team in Ottawa, the Senators have announced a roster decision involving ex-Vancouver Canuck Zack MacEwen. It's been a tough season so far for the Ottawa Senators and after last night's loss to the Vancouver Canucks, they sit seventh in the NHL's Atlantic Division with a record of 8-11-1 through 20 games. As the Ottawa Senators look for ways to improve their roster, it appears that their first order of business will be calling up a former second round pick from the AHL for a boost in their bottom-six. Ottawa Senators place Zack MacEwen on waivers In a post on their official team website on Sunday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced that they've placed forward Zack MacEwen on waivers, while calling up Zack Ostapchuk from Belleville of the AHL. The club recalled forward Zack Ostapchuk from Belleville, while placing forward Zack MacEwen on waivers.' the team announced. All 31 other teams around the National Hockey League will have an opportunity to place a waiver claim on Zack MacEwen before tomorrow at 2 pm ET (11 am PT), with the Chicago Blackhawks getting first dibs by being last place in the standings . If Zack MacEwen clears waivers on Monday afternoon, which is the most likely scenario, he'll be assigned to the American Hockey League's Belleville Senators where he spent ten games last season. In 19 games with Ottawa this season, the Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island native has three points (two goals, one assist), 16 penalty minutes and is a plus-one. Zack MacEwen's stint with the Vancouver Canucks MacEwen's time with the Vancouver Canucks organization began back in 2017 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent during his third season in the QMJHL. The 28-year-old appeared in 55 games across parts of three seasons in Vancouver, putting up nine points (six goals, three assists), 69 penalty minutes and had an even-rating. His tenure with the Vancouver Canucks came to an end in October 2021 as he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers. We'll have to wait and see tomorrow if any team(s) place a waiver claim on Zack MacEwen, but the most likely scenario is that he'll clear and be assigned to the American Hockey League. This article first appeared on Canucks Daily and was syndicated with permission.Beirut: Hezbollah fired at least 185 rockets and other projectiles into Israel on Sunday, wounding seven people in the militant group's heaviest barrage in several days, in response to deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut while negotiators pressed on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army centre killed one soldier and wounded 18 others on the southwestern coastal road between Tyre and Naqoura, Lebanon's military said. Israel's military expressed regret and said the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah, adding that its operations are directed solely against the militants. The strike was under review. Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines. Lebanon's caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, condemned the latest strike as an assault on US-led cease-fire efforts, calling it a "direct, bloody message rejecting all efforts and ongoing contacts" to end the war. Hezbollah fires rockets after strikes on Beirut Hezbollah began firing rockets, missiles and drones into Israel after Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack out of the Gaza Strip ignited the war there. Hezbollah has portrayed the attacks as an act of solidarity with the Palestinians and Hamas. Iran supports both armed groups. 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The Israeli military said some of the projectiles fired Sunday were intercepted. Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said it treated seven people, including a 60-year old man in severe condition from rocket fire on northern Israel, a 23-year-old man who was lightly wounded by a blast in the central city of Petah Tikva and a 70-year-old woman who suffered smoke inhalation from a car that caught fire there. In Haifa, a rocket hit a residential building that police said was in danger of collapsing. It was unclear whether the injuries and damage were caused by rockets or interceptors. Israeli airstrikes without warning on Saturday pounded central Beirut, killing at least 20 people and wounding 66, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Smoke billowed above Beirut again Sunday with new strikes. Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon, according to the Health Ministry. The fighting has displaced about 1.2 million people, or a quarter of Lebanon's population. On the Israeli side, about 90 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians have been killed by bombardments in northern Israel and in battle following Israel's ground invasion in early October. Around 60,000 Israelis have been displaced from the country's north. EU envoy calls for pressure to reach a truce The Biden administration has spent months trying to broker a cease-fire, and US envoy Amos Hochstein was in the region last week. The European Union's top diplomat called Sunday for more pressure on Israel and Hezbollah to reach a deal, saying one was "pending with a final agreement from the Israeli government". Josep Borrell spoke after meeting with Mikati and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally who has been mediating with the group. Borrell said the EU is ready to allocate 200 million euros (USD 208 million) to assist the Lebanese military, which would deploy additional forces to the south. The emerging agreement would pave the way for the withdrawal of Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops from southern Lebanon below the Litani River in accordance with the UN Security Council resolution that ended the month-long 2006 war. Lebanese troops would patrol the area, with the presence of UN peacekeepers. Lebanon's army reflects the religious diversity of the country and is respected as a national institution, but it does not have the military capability to impose its will on Hezbollah or resist Israel's invasion. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
The 1,500 guests who arrived at the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills on a balmy mid-October evening had to pass a squadron of armed guards, go through a metal detector, and have their IDs checked before taking their seats inside the Saban Theater. The security was a fitting prelude to what they were about to see on the screen, the American premiere of , an Israeli-made documentary about the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel that ignited the current Middle East conflict. The one-hour, made-for-TV Hebrew language film follows the story of a 53-year-old farmer and lawyer — his name is pronounced O-zehz — who put his own life on the line to save some 120 young Israelis who scrambled for safety as hundreds of Hamas terrorists shot, raped, tortured, killed and took hostage anyone in their gun sits at what had been a peaceful music festival. Driving an Israeli government issued Mitsubishi 4×4 truck (equipped with front and rear automatic cameras) assigned to him for his role as liaison to the Bedouin community, Davidian carried a single handgun and one clip of ammo for protection as he navigated back roads he once used for herding sheep. He made about 15 trips that long day to rescue terrified concertgoers and return them to their anxiously waiting families, with terrorist bullets often whizzing by his truck. Many in the Saban theater were visibly moved by the film, which re-traced Davidian’s actions on that fateful, terrible day and includes actual footage from his truck cams. “It was an amazing story,” said one audience member. “Especially where he had to go through and see all these people that were dead. What he did took a lot of courage.” And yet, despite the film’s universally positive reception — and its heroic, inspirational message — it’s unlikely this documentary by Israeli TV station Reshet 13 and others will ever be screened in America again, let alone broadcast or streamed on American television. “There are people who’ve got balls and there are people who ain’t got balls,” observes veteran producer Bill Mechanic of the current political climate in Hollywood, particularly when it comes to material touching on the Middle East. “So, the people afraid of their shadows, who live to protect their jobs, are not going to want to take a chance.” Those fears cast a wide shadow right now — and you can’t entirely blame the town for treading carefully around this subject matter. In many ways, it has become a third rail in the entertainment industry, a radioactive topic that has already burned a number of folks who have bravely – or foolishly – broached it. After it was learned in September that Hamas had killed six Israeli hostages, WME Agent Brandt Joel furiously wrote on a pro-Israel WhatsApp group, “Screw the left kill all.” Brandt quickly deleted the post and explained to his colleagues in a Zoom call he only meant “kill” members of Hamas, but the damage had been done: one of his top clients, Mahershala Ali, abruptly fired him. On the other side of the political divide, actress Susan Sarandon, who has a long history of activism, was dropped by her talent agency after she declared at an anti-Israel rally that Jews facing increased anti-Semitism are “getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim” in America. Polarized views on the subject have even made older content, released before the Hamas attack and Israel’s Gaza offensive, newly controversial. The Netflix series , for instance, which earned praise for its strong storytelling when it premiered in 2016, has faced criticism in its fourth season, which began in 2023, for glorifying the occupation of Palestinian lands. , a 2016 documentary delving into how the Israeli government supposedly uses its influence to shape American media, has drawn recent fire from both sides, with Jewish critics calling it anti-Semitic and Arabs claiming it distorts their cause. Likewise, the 2018 Egyptian spy thriller , set during the Six Day War in 1967, has been blasted by both sides for its portrayals. In such a cautious climate, it’s difficult to image how a new documentary like could possibly find a home in Hollywood. “We’re in a topsy-turvy world,” says Garth Ancier, a TV executive who has worked at NBC and Fox and headed BBC America. Ancier says he has both Jewish and Arab friends and what they have in common is that both are very narrow in their view, only seeing one side. “I try to talk them off that ledge,” he says. “But it’s hard. And it is getting harder because of the way it’s going down over there.” To be fair, has other issues apart from politics that make it a tough sell in Hollywood. For one thing, it’s a Hebrew language doc. For another, it’s extremely violent. “Obviously the content in this video is graphic,” says streaming media consultant Dan Rayburn. “So, you’re going to see more pushback from these streaming services. You’re showing dead bodies on the ground. That’s not really something they want on their platform. Even , which does some great stories like that, you’ll notice they’re not showing anything that graphic.” “And what about rating it, right?” he adds. “Is this NC 17? That gets very tricky when you’re talking about war and showing real life dead people on the street.” ’s producers are obviously aware of the uphill battle they face to get their documentary on screens in the U.S. But they’re currently working on assembling an “ ” version that they hope will stand a better chance. “We may change the narration to English or insert some new images so we might make a bigger impression in terms of selling it,” says Yossi Eli, an Israeli war correspondent who made without compensation. Eli says they are also considering a feature film, which may eventually be a “stand alone drama different from the documentary.” Efforts are also underway to submit for awards and festivals, led by L.A. filmmakers Dan and Zahara Israely, who produced , now airing on Amazon. Davidian, meanwhile, has returned to living his low-profile life with his wife and four daughters. He agreed to cooperate with this documentary at the urging of many of those he rescued, who he has kept in touch with. Several are quoted in the documentary expressing their thanks and calling him a hero. He also made a rare public appearance on Oct. 30 at a new awards ceremony held in the residence of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog. Davidian was among those who received the state’s highest civilian award for extraordinary heroism. Many of the honors were presented posthumously. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter