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Why Palestinians aren't fleeing Gaza during Israel's bombardment
The Explainer Israel has urged Palestinians to evacuate northern Gaza as it fights to destroy Hamas, but lots of Palestinians are staying put
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why are some experts skeptical of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas?
Today's Big Question As the death count climbs and international outcry grows, not everyone is convinced that an immediate cease-fire is the right way to end the bloodshed
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Israel says Gaza split in two in 'significant stage' of war against Hamas
Speed Read Troops expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours as US secretary of state continues 'diplomatic shuttle'
By The Week UK Published
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Israel bombed Gaza's crowded Jabaliya refugee camp to kill Hamas leader underneath
Speed Read Israel said its airstrikes killed the senior Hamas commander, but they also killed civilians
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Biden's Israel-Palestine posturing an election year risk?
Today's Big Question The administration's response to the war in Gaza could end up alienating key voting blocs the White House needs for reelection.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Humanitarian pause: what it means and how it differs from a ceasefire
The Explainer World divided between calling for a complete cessation of fighting and a temporary truce to allow aid to reach Gaza
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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New GOP House speaker proposes aiding Israel with IRS funds meant to nab rich US tax cheats
Speed Read House Republicans have a counterproposal to President Biden's request for military and humanitarian aid for Israel and Ukraine, and it's DOA
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How trustworthy are the Gaza Health Ministry's casualty numbers?
The Explainer President Biden and other observers of the Israel-Hamas war are skeptical of the Hamas-run ministry's death toll. But those doubts may be unwarranted.
By Peter Weber, The Week US 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 countries could emerge as peacemakers in the Israel-Hamas war?
Today's Big Question Nations from Jordan to the United States have been proposed as key brokers in the conflict
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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The ceasefire calls are coming from inside the White House
Talking Point Biden faces blowback for Israel-Hamas war stance from his own administration
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why won't Egypt accept refugees from Gaza?
Today's Big Question With the Israeli Defense Forces bearing down, Palestinian civilians have nowhere to go. Not even the Muslim country next door.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How China is attempting to balance its priorities in the Middle East
The Explainer Beijing under pressure to use its influence with Iran to calm Israel-Hamas conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Biden links Israel, Ukraine wars in rare Oval Office speech
Speed Read Biden used a rare prime-time address to urge America, and especially Congress, to support intertwined attacks against two American allies
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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