The United States will impose 17% tariffs on goods imported from Israel under a sweeping new tariffs system that President Donald Trump unveiled on Wednesday.

Israel has eliminated customs duties on American goods ahead of US President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs. The decision aims to enhance US-Israel trade relations and reduce living costs in Israel.

President Donald Trump’s new set of tariffs could drag down the US economy at a precarious time, when a growing share of consumers are struggling financially.

Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale evacuations of the population.

Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones.

Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to "crush" the area of Hamas and seize "large areas," Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday.

The US and Israel are reportedly preparing a military strike on Iran's nuclear weapons program. President Trump warned of a massive bombing if no deal is reached with Iran. The US has strengthened its military presence in the region,

The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that Iran will “move toward” a nuclear weapon if attacked by the U.S. or Israel, just a day after President Donald Trump threatened bombing.

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East as a war of words between Iran and President Donald Trump over Iran's nuclear ambitions sent tensions spiraling in recent days. The Pentagon extended the deployment of the USS Harry S.