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Protest politics: when should police intervene?
Talking Point Calls for law change after shouts of 'jihad' on UK streets found not to be terrorism or public order offences
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A history of Hezbollah's tensions with Israel
The Explainer Iran-backed group's military capabilities make it a much 'more dangerous opponent to Israel' than Hamas
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The origins of Hamas
The Explainer Where did the armed Palestinian group that rules Gaza come from, and what are its aims?
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The ceasefire calls are coming from inside the White House
Talking Point Biden faces blowback for Israel-Hamas war stance from his own administration
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'Is there really a "solution" to the Israel-Palestine conflict?'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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How China is attempting to balance its priorities in the Middle East
The Explainer Beijing under pressure to use its influence with Iran to calm Israel-Hamas conflict
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Economic vulnerability is behind the transition to childlessness'
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Will Israeli invasion of Gaza backfire?
Today's big question The reality is that there are no good options for Benjamin Netanyahu
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Biden's Israel visit: what can US president achieve after Gaza hospital blast?
Today's big question Deadly explosion threatens to derail the US president's diplomatic ambitions during 'high-stakes' visit to region
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Republicans rush to reject Gaza refugees
Talking Point GOP rhetoric could be the difference between life and death for Palestinians fleeing violence
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will the Israel-Hamas war trigger a wider Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question The Biden administration is making a 'frantic effort' to head off expanded bloodshed
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Biden will visit Israel to affirm solidarity after Hamas attack, focus on Gaza aid in Jordan
Speed Read President Biden is making a high-stakes, high-risk trip to the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war threatens to spiral into a regional confict
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Israel's domestic intelligence chief takes blame for too-small response to Hamas attack
Speed Read The chief of Shin Bet said he was 'unable to generate a sufficient warning' about the attack
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Will Israel face fighting on a second front?
Today's Big Question Iran has warned that Hezbollah could destroy Tel Aviv 'tower for tower'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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