The U.S. State Department disclosed on Monday that nine Americans have tragically lost their lives following the weekend's violent assault by Hamas on Israel.
Brent crude soared to $87.92 a barrel, marking an increase of almost 4%, whereas U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude experienced a rise of 4.16%, reaching $86.23 a barrel.
Palestinian terrorists took dozens of Israeli civilian hostages over the weekend, holding some in Israel and dragging others, including women and children, to Gaza.
In a stunning archaeological discovery, the steps leading to the Pool of Siloam, where according to Christian scripture, Jesus healed a blind man, have been unveiled.
