Middle East
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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
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'Ukraine broke the blockade'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Is the Gaza hostage deal a turning point in the war?
Today's big question A temporary pause in hostilities will allow further aid to reach Gaza
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Voters will put their wallets and their families' welfare first every time'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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