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How Islamic State bombings in Iran could escalate regional war
The Explainer Terrorist group claims responsibility for deadly blasts on 'irredeemable foe' but Tehran likely to ramp up anti-US rhetoric
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will South Africa's genocide case against Israel stop war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question The claim is 'tightly argued' but ICJ's rulings are often ignored
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel is withdrawing some troops from Gaza. Is the war winding down or entering a new phase?
Today's Big Question What does a partial pullback mean for the ongoing conflict, and the future of Israel, Gaza, and the region at large?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Beirut: will Hezbollah retaliate?
Talking Point Israel has yet to claim official responsibility for the blast that killed one of Hamas's top officials
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Israel's high court rejects Netanyahu's judicial coup, but is the fight really over?
Today's Big Question The prime minister and his right-wing allies are content to let a sense of wartime unity reign...for now
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Elections should be — and often have been — clarifying'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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What will happen in 2024? Predictions and events
The Explainer The new year could bring a ceasefire in Gaza, a deal in Ukraine and a manned mission to the Moon as half the world heads to the polls
By The Week UK Published
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News investigations fuel calls for a Gaza cease-fire
Speed Read Pressure mounts on Israel as reports spotlight danger to Palestinian civilians
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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UN Security Council passes major Gaza aid resolution
Speed Read The United States abstained from voting for the measure, which calls for more aid but not a cease-fire
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'The decline of Twitter, and the race to replace it, is in a sense a sideshow'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'One Bethlehem church nativity scene has infant Jesus lying among the rubble'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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'Most Palestinians want to choose new leaders in a free, fair, and safe vote'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The BBC and the problem of impartiality
The Explainer Culture secretary accuses corporation of bias over Israel-Hamas reporting, and outlines reform plans and new oversight powers for media watchdog
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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'Supporting Ukraine has come remarkably cheap for Western militaries'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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