Israel and Palestine
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First Israeli report on Oct. 7 finds 'severe mistakes and errors' in IDF response
Speed Reads Israeli military admits failures in response to deadly Hamas attack that triggered Gaza war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How close is a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question US claims 'framework' for deal is agreed but militant group accuses Israel of 'stalling' over negotiations as Gaza bombing increases
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Israeli defense chief visits US as Hezbollah tensions rise
Speed Read Yoav Gallant will hold talks with US officials in Washington this week
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Centrist Gantz quits Netanyahu war cabinet
Speed Read Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's war cabinet, has resigned following frustration with Netanyahu's Gaza war management
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Israel about to expand the war to Lebanon?
Today's Big Question Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, and a full-blown war appears likely
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Israel targets US in secret influence campaign
Speed Read The campaign hit US lawmakers with pro-Israel and anti-Muslim messaging
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden airs Israeli peace plan, squeezing Netanyahu
Speed Read The president proposed a pause in fighting and a hostage swap in his surprise speech
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel to continue Rafah attack after 'tragic mistake'
Speed Read The strike on Sunday killed 45 displaced Palestinians and wounded hundreds
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Rafah strikes: has Israel crossed the West's red lines in Gaza?
Today's Big Question EU considers ways to compel Netanyahu to comply with ICJ ruling but US stops short of calling for a halt to offensive
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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ICC warrant requests for Israeli and Hamas leaders: What happens now?
Today's Big Question How the International Criminal Court's push to arrest the men deemed responsible for the war in Gaza could play out
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Norway, Ireland, Spain recognize Palestinian state
Speed Read The move was spurred by international outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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ICC seeks warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas chief
Speed Read The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor said Hamas broke international law and Israel committed war crimes
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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US makes first Gaza aid delivery from floating pier
Speed Read Israeli restrictions on border crossings have prevented food and supplies from reaching Gaza citizens
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is public opinion shifting in Israel over the war?
Today's Big Question International criticism and a lack of progress in freeing hostages is piling pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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