Palestine
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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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How close is Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question Conflicting reports emerge from Cairo as pressure on Netanyahu increases
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK 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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New coalition goes after the mighty lobbying power of AIPAC
Talking Points Reject AIPAC, a collection of more than 20 progressive groups, works to shield lawmakers critical of Israel's war on 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'
Why Everyone's Talking About Hamas demands release of popular Fatah leader touted as next Palestinian president
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to 'take all measures' to prevent genocide
Talking Point 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 Point 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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Israel is withdrawing some troops from Gaza. Is the war winding down or entering a new phase?
Today's Big Question What does a partial pullback mean for the ongoing conflict, and the future of Israel, Gaza, and the region at large?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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