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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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Will Labour recognise a Palestinian state?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer will reportedly use manifesto commitment to 'help recover some ground' with Muslim and progressive voters
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The 'furious dogfight' over literary festival sponsorship
Talking Point Baillie Gifford has cancelled all its deals with book events after pressure from activists
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Hezbollah teeter toward war
Speed Read Hezbollah rocket attacks on Sunday sparked wildfires in northern Israel
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel's isolation: an overdue 'reckoning'?
Talking Point Netanyahu faces moment of 'extreme crisis' following ICJ order to halt Rafah assault
By The Week UK 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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What will happen next in Iran?
Today's Big Question The sudden death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi risks further instability in the crisis-stricken country
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK 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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How strong is Hamas?
Today's Big Question Analysts warn that Islamist group may sustain 'lingering armed resistance for years to come'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What does Israel hope to gain from Rafah offensive?
In Depth Israeli ground troops have seized control of the border crossing to Egypt
By The Week UK Last updated
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Eurovision 2024: how is politics playing out in Sweden?
Today's big question World's most popular song contest 'has always been politically charged' but 'this year perhaps more so than ever'
By The Week UK Published
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US, Saudis near security deal, with or without Israel
Speed Read The historic pact would offer the Saudis security guarantees and could reshape the Middle East
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is international law falling apart?
Today's Big Question Conflict in Gaza is testing the strength of the two intergovernmental courts in The Hague
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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