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What is life like in Gaza now?
In depth Despite starvation, a sanitation crisis, blackouts and boredom, the 'mundane drumbeat of life continues'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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Why are Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators anxious about Ramadan?
Today's Big Question The threat of violence during Islam's holiest month could upend the fragile effort to forge a lasting cease-fire
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will new PM improve Palestinian Authority's standing?
Today's Big Question Appointment of 'technocratic' government first step to building support for expanded role in Gaza
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Will Israel have indefinite control of Gaza?
Today's Big Question Netanyahu's newly unveiled plan for the 'day after' the war with Hamas raises the prospect of a permanent military presence in the Palestinian territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why is Israel gearing up for a Rafah offensive despite Biden's warnings?
Today's Big Question Biden has cautioned Israel against attacking Rafah without a plan to protect civilians
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Azhar Ali: Labour withdraws support for Rochdale candidate
Speed Read Prospective MP is 'ditched' by party after newspaper reports 'more of his anti-Semitic comments'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Marwan Barghouti: the Palestinian hostage 'seen as Nelson Mandela'
In the Spotlight Hamas demands release of popular Fatah leader touted as next Palestinian president
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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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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