Palestine
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How close is a Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question US claims 'framework' for deal is agreed but militant group accuses Israel of 'stalling' over negotiations as Gaza bombing increases
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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ICC warrant requests for Israeli and Hamas leaders: What happens now?
Today's Big Question How the International Criminal Court's push to arrest the men deemed responsible for the war in Gaza could play out
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Is it time to end arms sales to Israel?
Today's Big Question Democrats urge restrictions following World Kitchen convoy deaths
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Eurovision stars weigh politics and principles as calls for boycott over Israel grow
Under The Radar One of the biggest artistic competitions on Earth finds itself in the middle of a widening debate about if — and how — to address the ongoing war in Gaza
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How is aid getting into Gaza right now?
Today's Big Question The international effort to provide Palestinians with essentials during wartime has become a Gordian knot of logistics
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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A history of self-immolation as 'extreme' act of protest
The Explainer US airman setting himself on fire in Washington is the latest in long line of shocking such incidents
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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Is the West Bank's economy on the cusp of collapse?
Today's Big Question The seismic waves of Israel's ongoing siege of Gaza are being felt across the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians are scrambling for financial stability in a time of war.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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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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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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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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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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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