Israel and Palestine

In the Spotlight Israel has refused to free Barghouti, though Trump is considering lobbying for his release as a further means to end the war

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated 30 October 25

Speed Read Israel accused Hamas of firing on Israeli troops

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 29 October 25

Speed Read Hamas freed the final 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian detainees

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 14 October 25

The Explainer Triumphant Donald Trump addresses the Israeli parliament as families on both sides of the Gaza war reunite with their loved ones

By The Week UK Published 13 October 25

Today's Big Question As the first stage of a ceasefire begins, Trump’s unique ‘just-get-it-done’ attitude may have proven pivotal to negotiations

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 October 25

Speed Read Israel’s military pulls back in Gaza amid prisoner exchange

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 October 25

Speed Read The Israeli military intercepted a flotilla of nine boats with 145 activists aboard along with medical and food aid

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 October 25

Today's Big Question The Israeli leader was ‘strong-armed’ into new peace deal

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 7 October 25

Speed Read Hamas accepted the general terms of Trump’s 20-point plan, including the release of all remaining hostages

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 October 25

Speed Read At President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, they agreed upon a plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 September 25

Today's Big Question Former PM is a key figure in plans for a post-war Palestine and could take up a formal leadership position

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 26 September 25

Speed Read Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the state of Palestine

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 22 September 25