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Is Benjamin Netanyahu doing enough to secure release of hostages?
Today's Big Question Israeli PM will not give up control over a strategic corridor, despite widespread protests following hostage deaths
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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'Fury' as UK suspends some arms sales to Israel
Speed Read Netanyahu condemns Foreign Office's 'shameful' decision to partially restrict weapons exports
By Kaye O'Doherty 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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Israel, Hezbollah trade rocket fire, avert war
Speed Read The cross-border skirmish stopped short of all-out war, though Hezbollah said it will only halt attacks following a cease-fire in Gaza
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran and Israel: is all-out war inevitable?
Talking Points Tehran has vowed revenge for assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, but Gaza ceasefire could offer way out
By 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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Has geopolitical wrestling overshadowed the Olympics?
Today's Big Question Global political tensions and culture war issues have loomed large in Paris
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK 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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Israel confirms strike in Beirut against Hezbollah
Speed Read The attack is believed to be retaliation for a rocket launch from Lebanon that killed a dozen this week in Golan Heights
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Hamas and Hezbollah strikes: what does it mean for Israel?
Today's Big Question Iran vows revenge for death of Hamas political leader in Tehran, hours after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah member in Beirut
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What would war between Israel and Hezbollah look like?
Today's Big Question A conflict that neither side wants could cause devastation and spark direct US-Iran confrontation
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Fears of all-out war grow after Golan Heights strike
Speed Read Tensions are escalating between Israel and Hezbollah
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Is the new Palestinian unity a mirage? And how will it affect the war?
Today's Big Question 'Bitter foes' Hamas and Fatah look to the future
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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