Gaza Ceasefire Hopes Rise On Intensive Talks, Blinken's Middle East Tour: Possible ICC Arrest Warrants Loom Over Israeli Officials
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Israel has proposed a 40-day ceasefire to Hamas in Gaza for the release of captives, reducing the number of hostages for release to 33. Concerns rise over potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, which could jeopardize the ceasefire agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of Hamas accepting Israel's ceasefire offer to halt the offensive in Gaza. The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) saw a 0.9% increase.
April 29, 2024 | 7:51 pm
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The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) experienced a 0.9% increase amid news of Israel's ceasefire proposal to Hamas and concerns over potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
The increase in EIS's price reflects investor optimism towards the potential for peace in the region following Israel's ceasefire proposal. However, concerns over ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials introduce uncertainty, which could impact future price movements.
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