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Spain Condemns Israel’s New Death Penalty Law as Discriminatory Shift

                   Palestinians hold placards as they take part in a protest, in Ramallah in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sharply criticized Israel’s newly approved death penalty law, calling it “another step towards apartheid” due to its unequal application to Palestinians convicted in military courts.  The Israeli Knesset passed the legislation mandating death by hanging as the default sentence for Palestinians found guilty of deadly attacks. Critics argue that the law’s language effectively excludes most Israeli citizens—particularly Jewish Israelis—from facing the same punishment, despite identical offenses. Sánchez emphasized the asymmetry, stating that “same crime, different punishment” undermines justice and deepens systemic inequality. His remarks come amid an already tense diplomatic rift between Spain and Israel, intensified by Spain’s condemnation of Israeli actions du...
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Markets Rally as Trump Shows Flexibility on Hormuz, Easing Geopolitical Fears

 


US markets climbed as investors reacted positively to President Trump’s signals that he may be open to ending the Iran conflict without requiring a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing some geopolitical tension and boosting sentiment. 

U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday after President Trump indicated he might be willing to end the war in Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains partially closed. The comments, shared with administration officials and echoed in a social media post, helped lift investor sentiment following weeks of volatility driven by Middle East tensions. 

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all advanced by around 1%, reflecting renewed optimism that a de-escalation could stabilize global energy markets. The shift in tone comes after Trump suggested that Iran had been “decimated” and urged other nations to secure their own oil supplies—remarks that had previously fueled uncertainty. 

Despite the market rebound, risks remain. Oil prices continue to hover above $100 per barrel, and the CBOE Volatility Index recently spiked above 30, signaling persistent anxiety. Investors now look ahead to upcoming economic data, including consumer confidence and job openings, for further clues about the health of the U.S. economy.

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