Benjamin Netanyahu
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Israel reportedly had actual Hamas attack plan a year before Oct. 7 assault
Speed Read Israeli officials considered the intercepted battle plan too ambitious and out of step with their view that Hamas didn't want a war with Israel, documents show
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel-Hamas: what next for the war after hostage truce?
The Explainer Ground troops in Gaza could open up fighting on multiple fronts, in 'worst-case scenario' involving Hezbollah
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Hamas must find missing Israeli hostages to extend truce, says Qatar
Speed Read More than 40 women and children are still being held captive in Gaza by other Islamist groups and civilians
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Hostage negotiations: what are the obstacles for Israel and Hamas?
Today's Big Question Pause in fighting expected 'within days' but number of hostages released and aid trucks still to be agreed
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital battle: a 'diplomatic failure' for Israel
Talking Point Window to defeat Hamas is 'closing', warns former Israeli PM, as hospital scenes swing public opinion
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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How war in Gaza is impacting the West Bank
The Explainer Settler violence against Palestinians surges since 7 October attack in attempt 'to redraw the demographic map'
By The Week UK Published
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Who will govern Gaza after the war?
Today's Big Question Israel vows to maintain control but US backs the Palestinian Authority while EU pushes for international protectorate
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Israeli-Palestinian peace: how might a two-state solution work?
Today's Big Question Joe Biden's call for all parties to 'put us on path toward peace' is labelled 'mission impossible'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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War on Hamas: the perils of a ground invasion in Gaza
Talking Point Many Israelis want a decisive offensive but it is very likely to become a quagmire
By The Week UK Published
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What will it take to free the hostages in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Following release of four Israeli hostages, hopes are growing that a deal might emerge for a larger group
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Will the Israel-Hamas war trigger a wider Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question The Biden administration is making a 'frantic effort' to head off expanded bloodshed
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Biden will visit Israel to affirm solidarity after Hamas attack, focus on Gaza aid in Jordan
Speed Read President Biden is making a high-stakes, high-risk trip to the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spiral into a regional confict
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel forms a wartime unity government, but its scope is unclear
Speed Read Opposition leader Benny Gantz has joined Netanyahu in a small war Cabinet, adding military experience and maybe a political lifeline
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Does the Hamas attack threaten Netanyahu's hold on power?
Today's Big Question Israel's controversial prime minister presented himself as the the country's protector. Critics say he failed.
By Joel Mathis Published
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