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  Stock futures surged early Monday after President Donald Trump backed away from a threat to shut down certain U.S. power plants, easing investor concerns about potential disruptions to the energy grid and broader economic fallout. Major index futures—including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—turned sharply higher as traders interpreted the shift as a sign of policy stability after a volatile week. The reversal helped restore confidence across sectors that had been rattled by the possibility of sudden regulatory intervention. Oil prices, meanwhile, tumbled as energy markets recalibrated. Crude had spiked on fears of supply constraints tied to the power plant dispute, but with the threat withdrawn, prices slid back toward recent lows. Analysts noted that the drop reflects both reduced geopolitical tension and ongoing concerns about global demand. Investors will now be watching for additional signals from the administration and regulators to determine whether Monday’s rally mar...
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Friendly Fire Tragedy: Israeli Civilian Killed Near Lebanon Border

 

Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted Zawtar on March 22. Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel.

                                    

Israeli authorities have acknowledged that the first Israeli civilian death in the ongoing Lebanon border conflict was the result of friendly fire. The victim, Ofer Moskovitz, a 60‑year‑old avocado farmer from Misgav Am, was killed when Israeli artillery mistakenly struck the area during operations supporting troops engaged with Hezbollah forces across the border. 

Initial military findings revealed operational errors in both planning and execution, leading to the fatal misfire. The Israeli Defense Forces stated that the artillery was intended to assist soldiers operating in southern Lebanon but instead hit Moskovitz’s location. 

The incident has prompted an internal investigation as tensions continue to escalate along the northern frontier, running parallel to broader regional conflict involving Iran-backed groups. 

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