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Israel-Hamas: what do both sides need in order to agree a sustainable ceasefire?
Today's Big Question Israel and Hamas 'open' to renewed ceasefire and hostage release, as pressure mounts on Benjamin Netanyahu at home and abroad
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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'In 2024, climate will be on the ballot in a way we've rarely seen'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Israel discovers 'biggest Hamas tunnel' in Gaza
Speed Read Big enough to drive a large vehicle through, tunnels like this are 'one of the main reasons why war is still going on'
By The Week UK Published
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Israel-Palestine: why did the Oslo accords fail?
The Explainer 1993 peace deal recognised state of Israel and authority of PLO, but major stumbling blocks remained
By The Week Staff Published
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Israel-Gaza: will embattled Netanyahu stay the course?
Today's Big Question Israel's PM facing 'political reckoning' but betting against him is 'like betting against the house'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Rape as a weapon: why war's 'oldest, most silenced' crime is on the rise
The Explainer Atrocities reported in Israel, Iran, Sudan and Ukraine as global conflicts bring increase in sexual violence
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Why were the Democrats sleepwalking?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why Israel's Netanyahu encouraged suitcases of cash for Gaza
Speed Read Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies say he was trying to prevent a humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu's critics, citing his own words, say he was trying to buy — and thwart — peace.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The creation of modern Israel
The Explainer Examining the roots of the bitterly contested Israel-Palestine conflict
By The Week UK Published
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'I only fear that when I die, my story will be forgotten'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why won't the US retaliate against Houthi attacks?
Today's Big Question Biden administration officials don't want to escalate the Israel-Hamas war
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Israel preparing to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
Speed Read IDF pumps could drive out terrorists but critics warn of danger to hostages and Gaza water supply
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Houthi rebels claim Red Sea ship attacks
speed read Iran-backed Yemeni group vows to escalate aggression towards Israel-linked vessels in revenge for Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What's Qatar's role in the Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question Doha hosts both Hamas and a U.S. military base. That puts it at the center of the conflict in Gaza.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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