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The return of liberal Zionism?
Israel

For many Jews, the October 7 attacks discredited both the Zionist right and the anti-Zionist left — paving the way for the resurrection of a seemingly dead political tradition.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?
World Politics

The party is fractured over President Joe Biden’s unequivocal support for Israel as the war in Gaza continues ahead of 2024.

By Nicole Narea
Israel
Israel’s wartime assault on the free pressIsrael’s wartime assault on the free press
Israel

With dozens of reporters dead in Gaza and others harassed and censored inside Israel, experts are deeply concerned about press freedom in “the Middle East’s only democracy.”

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
The “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quoteThe “apocalyptic” humanitarian situation in Gaza, captured by one quote
World Politics

Increasingly, civilians are running out of safe places to go.

By Li Zhou
Politics
How the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian causeHow the keffiyeh became a symbol of the Palestinian cause
Politics

The iconic Palestinian scarf started out as a practical garment. It became an emblem of an aspiring nation.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Culture
The Israel-Hamas war is tearing American cultural institutions apartThe Israel-Hamas war is tearing American cultural institutions apart
Culture

Artists are protesting Israel’s offensive. The art and literary worlds are struggling to respond.

By Marin Cogan
World Politics
Israel moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than everIsrael moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than ever
World Politics

Seven weeks into the war, 15,000 Palestinians have been killed, and there’s no end in sight.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, briefly explainedIsraeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, briefly explained
Podcast
Politics

With the world focused on Gaza, Israeli settlers and soldiers are increasing attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.

By Avishay Artsy
Politics
How Israel fractured the left and united the rightHow Israel fractured the left and united the right
Podcast
Politics

What’s behind the politics shift in the United States around Israel and Palestine — and how it might affect the 2024 presidential race.

By Avishay Artsy
World Politics
The Israel-Hamas prisoner deal was extended. What comes next?The Israel-Hamas prisoner deal was extended. What comes next?
World Politics

Monday’s extension is good news for anyone concerned about the humanitarian situation, but the bigger questions about the future of the war remain.

By Ellen Ioanes
Politics
What we know about the shooting of 3 Palestinian American college studentsWhat we know about the shooting of 3 Palestinian American college students
Politics

Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was a potential hate crime.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
The controversial phrase “from the river to sea,” explainedThe controversial phrase “from the river to sea,” explained
World Politics

“From the river to the sea” demands conversations about the future of Israel and Palestine.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
How Qatar became a key broker in the Israel-Hamas dealHow Qatar became a key broker in the Israel-Hamas deal
World Politics

The tiny Gulf state has ties with the parties in the conflict. That has made its diplomacy essential — which is exactly what the Qataris want.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Why Israel imprisons so many PalestiniansWhy Israel imprisons so many Palestinians
World Politics

150 Palestinian prisoners are being released as part of Israel and Hamas’s recent hostage deal. But thousands more remain behind bars.

By Abdallah Fayyad
World Politics
The Israel-Hamas hostage deal, explainedThe Israel-Hamas hostage deal, explained
World Politics

Here’s what the reported hostage deal does — and doesn’t — mean for war in Gaza.

By Jonathan Guyer
World Politics
The Israel-Hamas deal is not a real ceasefireThe Israel-Hamas deal is not a real ceasefire
World Politics

The agreement is a pause, not a ceasefire. That distinction matters — a lot.

By Zack Beauchamp
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
The many, many times Israelis and Palestinians tried to make peace — and failedThe many, many times Israelis and Palestinians tried to make peace — and failed
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

A timeline of the decades-long peace negotiations that came before the Israel-Hamas war.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
Most of Israel’s weapons imports come from the US. Now Biden is rushing even more arms.Most of Israel’s weapons imports come from the US. Now Biden is rushing even more arms.
World Politics

What the US sending Israel weapons “at the speed of war” looks like.

By Jonathan Guyer
Politics
The controversy over TikTok and Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America,” explainedThe controversy over TikTok and Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America,” explained
Politics

Why bin Laden’s 2002 letter became the latest TikTok moral panic.

By A.W. Ohlheiser and Li Zhou
World Politics
The dire medical crisis in Gaza, explainedThe dire medical crisis in Gaza, explained
World Politics

Gaza’s largest hospital was raided by the IDF. Others are struggling to stay open.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
How to think through allegations of genocide in GazaHow to think through allegations of genocide in Gaza
World Politics

What we talk about when we talk about genocide.

By Nicole Narea and Sigal Samuel
World Politics
Israel’s humanitarian pauses in Gaza, explainedIsrael’s humanitarian pauses in Gaza, explained
World Politics

Civilians continue to flee south as fighting around hospitals increases.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
The Israel-Hamas war is exposing Europe’s divisionsThe Israel-Hamas war is exposing Europe’s divisions
World Politics

Brussels is on the sidelines, but it’s not insulated from the conflict’s fallout.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The House censure of Rashida Tlaib, explainedThe House censure of Rashida Tlaib, explained
Politics

The move follows bipartisan backlash over rhetoric Tlaib has used in response to the Israel-Hamas war.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
More than 500 Biden campaign alumni want a Gaza ceasefireMore than 500 Biden campaign alumni want a Gaza ceasefire
World Politics

What a letter from Biden’s field staff and organizers says about how Democrats see the Israel-Hamas war.

By Jonathan Guyer