Israel and Palestine
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US-Israel rift widens after UN cease-fire resolution
Speed Read The U.S. declined to veto a U.N. resolution calling for a two-week "immediate cease-fire" in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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New coalition goes after the mighty lobbying power of AIPAC
Talking Points Reject AIPAC, a collection of more than 20 progressive groups, works to shield lawmakers critical of Israel's war on Gaza
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How is aid getting into Gaza right now?
Today's Big Question The international effort to provide Palestinians with essentials during wartime has become a Gordian knot of logistics
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Violent resistance has failed Palestinians'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Schumer slams Netanyahu, calls for new leader
speed read The senator — one of Israel's most avid supporters — criticized the country's handling of the Gaza war
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why is Ireland one of the most pro-Palestinian countries?
Today's Big Question The country has shown some of the highest support for Palestinians among white-majority nations
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the West Bank's economy on the cusp of collapse?
Today's Big Question The seismic waves of Israel's ongoing siege of Gaza are being felt across the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians are scrambling for financial stability in a time of war.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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No escape from evil
Opinion Why it's not possible to flee politics and the news
By William Falk Published
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US-Israel tensions rise as Ramadan starts in Gaza
speed read The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began Monday with no cease-fire in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Houthi missile kills 3 sailors in Gulf of Aden
speed read These were the first fatalities of the Yemeni militant group's months of attacks on ships
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Netanyahu losing his grip?
speed read Israeli Cabinet minister Benny Gantz traveled to meet Kamala Harris without authorization from his political rival, Netanyahu
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Gaza's deadly food convoy tragedy
speed read A hungry crowd rushed a convoy of aid trucks and Israeli troops opened fire
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why are Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators anxious about Ramadan?
Today's Big Question The threat of violence during Islam's holiest month could upend the fragile effort to forge a lasting cease-fire
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will Israel have indefinite control of Gaza?
Today's Big Question Netanyahu's newly unveiled plan for the 'day after' the war with Hamas raises the prospect of a permanent military presence in the Palestinian territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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