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Will America recognize a Palestinian state?
Today's Big Question Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu opposes the move. Some see it as the only route to peace.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is Britain's policy on a two-state solution?
Today's Big Question David Cameron says the government may consider switching position to recognise Palestine as a state
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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What are Joe Biden's choices in Iran?
Today's Big Question After Jordan attack, President Biden must weigh retaliation against escalation in the Middle East
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is Iran's endgame?
Today's Big Question Tehran seeks to supplant US and Saudi Arabia as dominant power in Middle East while forcing Israel to end Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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How pregnant women are 'greatest victims' of Israel-Hamas conflict
Under the radar Nearly 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since war broke out, but miscarriage and maternal death rates are rising
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide
Talking Points Crucially, the United Nations' highest judicial body did not call for a full cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Who are the Houthi rebels in Yemen?
In Depth Latest US-UK strikes against Houthi rebels send 'clearest possible message' that they must stop Red Sea attacks
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza war in exchange for all Hamas hostages
Speed Read Deal doesn't include an agreement to end war, but might be 'the only path that could lead to a ceasefire', said US officials
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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South Africa's genocide case puts Israel in the dock
Talking Points The International Court of Justice in The Hague is hearing a case that could make Israel a 'pariah nation'
By The Week UK Published
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What do Iran and its proxies want from Middle East escalation?
Today's Big Question Tehran launched attacks on Iraq, Pakistan and Syria this week, heightening tensions in the region
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Hizb ut-Tahrir: the Islamist group set to be banned by home secretary
In the Spotlight 'Party of liberation' that aims to re-establish the Islamic Caliphate to be proscribed a 'terrorist organisation' this week
By The Week UK Published
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100 days of war: a timeline of the Israel-Hamas conflict
The Explainer Tens of thousands dead and Gaza in ruins as risk of wider escalation continues to grow
By The Week UK Published
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How Israel became the world leader in medical marijuana
In depth The country had an early lead in pioneering cannabis research and development
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'Austerity has inflicted real damage on Britain's health'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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