Israel Latest: Minister Warns of Long War as Biden Weighs Visit

Israel’s defence minister told the US to brace for a “long war” against Hamas, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Israel for further talks amid a global push to prevent the conflict from spreading. President Joe Biden is also considering a visit.

Netanyahu, Blinken Take Shelter After Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Secretary of State Antony Blinken briefly took shelter in a bunker as sirens warned of a rocket attack in Tel Aviv, highlighting the dangers faced by the top US diplomat as he shuttles through the region in a bid to avert a wider Middle East conflict.

BOE Is Weighing Changes to Subsidiary Rules for Foreign Banks

The Bank of England is reviewing its rules that determine when international banks are required to set up a formal subsidiary after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank showed it was easier to seize control of such operations in the event a bank fails.