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Israel's Gaza offensive is at a crossroads. What comes next?
Today's Big Question After a month of violence and destruction, the war between Israel and Hamas is poised to enter a new phase
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is Iran turning its back on Hamas?
Today's Big Question Tehran has spotted regional diplomatic opportunities as a result of the Gaza war
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is the Arab coalition's refusal to condemn Hamas contributing to an extended war in Gaza?
Today's Big Question Most of the Arab world has criticized attacks on civilians without condemning Hamas directly
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A drug called Captagon may have helped fuel Hamas' attack on Israel
The Explainer Officials are claiming the drug is the reason for the brutality of the attack
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The 'genocide' debate in Gaza
Talking Point Experts dispute whether Israel's war meets the definition. Some observers say the argument goes both ways.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Hamas planned second wave of Israel attacks to prompt larger war
Speed Read Militants reportedly prepared for an extended incursion into Israeli territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Israel is doing Hamas's bidding'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital battle: a 'diplomatic failure' for Israel
Talking Point Window to defeat Hamas is 'closing', warns former Israeli PM, as hospital scenes swing public opinion
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Is 'from the river to the sea' antisemitic or just pro-Palestinian?
Talking Point The fight over a slogan blows up in Congress, in the UK parliament and on college campuses
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will North Korea take advantage of Israel-Hamas conflict?
Today's Big Question Pyongyang's ties with Russia are 'growing and dangerous' amid reports it sent weapons to Gaza
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Gaza and the moral decline of Western politics'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Is an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal possible after the war?
Today's Big Question The Israel-Hamas battle may seem intractable. But some leaders think peace is more necessary than ever.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How war in Gaza is impacting the West Bank
The Explainer Settler violence against Palestinians surges since 7 October attack in attempt 'to redraw the demographic map'
By The Week UK Published
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Who will govern Gaza after the war?
Today's Big Question Israel vows to maintain control but US backs the Palestinian Authority while EU pushes for international protectorate
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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