Israel and Palestine
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Israel, UN agree to Gaza pauses for polio vaccinations
Speed Read Gaza's first case of polio in 25 years was confirmed last week in a 10-month-old boy who is now partially paralyzed
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will new Israeli settlers remain in West Bank?
Today's Big Question Violence and land grabs against Palestinians in occupied territories have risen since 7 October attacks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What does the post-DNC future look like for the Uncommitted movement?
Today's Big Question After unsuccessfully lobbying to place a representative on the Democratic National Convention stage, where does the staunchly anti-Gaza war group go from here?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Israel rescues unguarded hostage in Gaza tunnel
Speed Read Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, was rescued by Israeli forces after 326 days of captivity
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden nudges Netanyahu on Gaza cease-fire
Speed Read The US is pressing Israel and Hamas to agree to a cease-fire and hostage release deal
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hamas claims Tel Aviv blast amid cease-fire talks
Speed Read US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israel has accepted the Gaza proposal and now Hamas must do the same
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Can Blinken secure 'last chance' Gaza ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question US optimism over a decisive breakthrough is met with cynicism by Israeli and Hamas officials
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Can the UK successfully evacuate British nationals from Lebanon?
Today's Big Question The government has stepped up plans for a 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation of British nationals from the country
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The United Nations' possible ties to the attack on Israel
The Explainer Nine staff members from the UN's Palestinian refugee program may have been involved
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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US, Arab allies tell Israel and Hamas to seal a deal
Speed Read Mediating nations US, Egypt and Qatar encourage Israel and Hamas to resume cease-fire negotiations
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The future for Hamas under Yahya Sinwar
The Explainer Choosing hardline 'butcher' as political leader signals Gaza as centre of group's power, but imperils ceasefire negotiations
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Hamas picks Oct. 7 mastermind as new leader
Speed Read Yahya Sinwar is the likely architect behind the October attack that kicked off the Israel-Hamas war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Western brands under pressure from Middle East boycotts
In the Spotlight Across the Middle East, consumers are "shunning" Western brands over their perceived stance on Israel-Gaza conflict
By The Week Staff Published
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Israel's history of assassinations: full sound and fury, but what does it really signify?
In the Spotlight The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is the latest in a long line of covert assassinations by an Israeli government skilled at making geopolitical waves, even if the long-term impact is less certain
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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