Palestine
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The countries that have recognized Palestinian statehood
The Explainer The United Kingdom has become the latest country to weigh in on the issue
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Israeli NGOs have started referring to Gaza as a 'genocide' — will it matter?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION For the first time since fighting began in 2023, two Israeli rights groups have described their country's actions in the Gaza Strip as 'genocide' while famine threatens the blockaded Palestinian territory
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What does recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
The Explainer UK government to recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel and Hamas meet conditions to descale conflict
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Will the UK recognise Palestine as a state?
Today's Big Question Pressure is growing on Keir Starmer, but is the Palestinian statehood debate a 'distraction'?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Israel's plan for confining all Palestinians in 'humanitarian city'
The Explainer Defence minister wants to establish zone in Gaza for displaced people – which they would not be allowed to leave – prompting accusations of war crimes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Glastonbury and the BBC: time for a change?
Talking Point Furore over Bob Vylan broadcast could 'mark the end' for streaming festival live
By The Week UK Published
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Palestine Action: protesters or terrorists?
Talking Point Damaging RAF equipment at Brize Norton blurs line between activism and sabotage, but proscription is a drastic step
By The Week UK Published
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How does Israel's Iron Dome air defence system work?
The Explainer Israeli targets struck by Iranian missiles as its government fast-tracks new Iron Beam laser technology
By The Week UK Last updated
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How Israel was created and the roots of the Palestinian conflict
The Explainer Examining the roots of the bitterly contested Israel-Palestine conflict
By The Week UK Last updated
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Gaza: the killing of the paramedics
In the Spotlight IDF attack on ambulance convoy a reminder that it is 'still possible to be shocked by events in Gaza'
By The Week UK Published
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Who are the West Bank settlers?
The Explainer While all eyes are on Gaza, Israeli settlers are encroaching further onto Palestinian land in the West Bank
By The Week UK Published
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza: why has ceasefire collapsed?
Today's Big Question Start of 'broader and more sustained military operation' denounced by domestic groups representing hostage families
By The Week UK Published
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ICE arrests Palestinian advocate with green card
Speed Read Recent Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has had his visa revoked, despite his status as a permanent resident
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Mountains of garbage are creating more hazards in Gaza
under the radar Gaza was already creating 1,700 tons of waste daily prior to the war
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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