Middle East
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An elusive peace in the Middle East
The Explainer A two-state solution has been presented for decades as the answer to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Is it still possible?
By The Week US Published
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10 things you need to know today: December 10, 2023
Daily Briefing Fighting continues across Gaza Strip as Israeli tanks reach city center, University of Pennsylvania president resigns after antisemitism testimony, and more
By Justin Klawans, 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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What can Cop28 really achieve?
Today's Big Question Climate summit in UAE proves controversial as UN warns world is falling short of global warming targets
By The Week UK 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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10 things you need to know today: December 3, 2023
Daily Briefing Gaza residents flee as Israel continues bombardment, Trump tells supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic cities, and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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10 things you need to know today: December 2, 2023
Daily Briefing Death toll climbs in Gaza as airstrikes intensify, George Santos expelled from the House of Representatives, and more
By Justin Klawans, The Week US 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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'Germs can, in fact, be good'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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How a long-term truce in Gaza could have ripple effects across the Middle East
Talking Point Israel and Hamas have recently agreed to extend their peace for two more days
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'American democracy now seems perilously close to the point of no return'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Israel plans next phase of Gaza war as first hostages released
Speed read After four-day ceasefire 'we will not stop' until destruction of Hamas, says Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The PR war between Israel and Hamas
In Depth How are public relations changing — and contributing to — the conflict?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians
Pros and cons New conflict means long-held plan for peace seems further away than ever
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated
Pros and cons