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Is an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal possible after the war?
Today's Big Question The Israel-Hamas battle may seem intractable. But some leaders think peace is more necessary than ever.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US 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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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-Hamas war: parallels with 1914?
Talking Point Similarities with the beginning of the First World War worrying Middle East watchers
By The Week UK Published
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'There are dozens of Charlottesvilles taking place across the country'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Hamas has intentionally engineered a massive national calamity'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The Republican clash over Ukraine funding
Talking Point Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for aid. New House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to focus on Israel first.
By Joel Mathis, 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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'Americans are fed up with the news media'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, 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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Mob storms Russian airport 'looking for Jews'
Speed Read Plane from Israel surrounded by rioters chanting antisemitic slogans after landing in Russia's Dagestan region
By The Week UK 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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