Published on 4/25/2026
A report by the American “New York Times” warned of an expected disruption in air travel this summer, with a sharp rise in jet fuel prices and a potential shortage in supplies, in a crisis exacerbated by the repercussions of the Iran-US war.
During the press tour, the report addressed the expected disruption in travel this summer with the sharp rise in jet fuel prices and the potential shortage of fuel supplies in general and jet fuel in particular, especially in Europe in light of the repercussions of the Iran-US war.
The report pointed out that major companies have begun to reduce their flights at a time when pressure on travelers is increasing by raising ticket prices and fees, while experts warn of a decline in available travel options and an increase in the possibility of cancellation of flights, especially indirect ones.
Experts believe that stabilizing prices and returning jet fuel to its normal flow around the world may take months, which portends an expensive travel season full of uncertainty.
Negotiations with Hamas
For its part, the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz reported, based on its sources, that the United States asked Israel to reduce its strikes in the Gaza Strip to make way for progress in ceasefire negotiations with the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).
The newspaper reported that Israel agreed to the American request without committing to implementing it, while the Israeli strikes continued despite diplomatic efforts. The newspaper indicated that Hamas showed an unprecedented willingness to discuss the issue of disarmament during the Cairo talks as part of a plan to end the war.
In a related context, international mediation in the negotiations continues, with warnings of losing the opportunity to reach an agreement if the current momentum is not exploited quickly.
Regarding the Ukrainian war, the Wall Street Journal, commenting on the European Union’s approval this week of a loan to support Kiev, said that the conflict against Russia in Ukraine has become a European war par excellence.
The article pointed out that with Russia’s insistence on continuing its war and President Donald Trump focusing his attention on the Middle East, Ukraine’s dependence on the European Union is increasing, and European officials warn, according to the newspaper, that the loan policy may not be sufficient for Ukraine, even with the emergence of new indicators of unity of positions within the European Union.
