Palestine
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Hamas planned second wave of Israel attacks to prompt larger war
Speed Read Militants reportedly prepared for an extended incursion into Israeli territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Does anyone believe in free speech anymore?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Will North Korea take advantage of Israel-Hamas conflict?
Today's Big Question Pyongyang's ties with Russia are 'growing and dangerous' amid reports it sent weapons to Gaza
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK 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 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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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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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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What will it take to free the hostages in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Following release of four Israeli hostages, hopes are growing that a deal might emerge for a larger group
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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What countries could emerge as peacemakers in the Israel-Hamas war?
Today's Big Question Nations from Jordan to the United States have been proposed as key brokers in the conflict
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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Protest politics: when should police intervene?
Talking Point Calls for law change after shouts of 'jihad' on UK streets found not to be terrorism or public order offences
By The Week Staff Published
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The origins of Hamas
The Explainer Where did the armed Palestinian group that rules Gaza come from, and what are its aims?
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Israeli invasion of Gaza backfire?
Today's big question The reality is that there are no good options for Benjamin Netanyahu
By The Week Staff Published
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