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In the West Bank, Israeli settlers are on an anti-Palestinian rampageIn the West Bank, Israeli settlers are on an anti-Palestinian rampage
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Since October 7, settler radicals have been attacking Palestinians at an unprecedented rate — uprooting entire communities and threatening a wider war.

By Zack Beauchamp
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European Jews face a surge of antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas warEuropean Jews face a surge of antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
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Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in France, Germany, and the UK.

By Marin Cogan
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Iran could determine how far the Israel-Hamas war spreadsIran could determine how far the Israel-Hamas war spreads
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Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups support Hamas but haven’t opened new fronts.

By Ellen Ioanes
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Israel hits civilian infrastructure as ceasefire calls growIsrael hits civilian infrastructure as ceasefire calls grow
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Worldwide protests denounced Israel’s strikes on Gaza, which hit refugee camps and ambulances.

By Ellen Ioanes
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The Israel-Hamas war reveals how colleges lost their way on free speechThe Israel-Hamas war reveals how colleges lost their way on free speech
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A First Amendment lawyer argues the university’s role in a crisis should be shutting up.

By Fabiola Cineas
World Politics
Will an Israel-Hamas ceasefire happen? The reasons and roadblocks, explained.Will an Israel-Hamas ceasefire happen? The reasons and roadblocks, explained.
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What history can — and can’t — tell us about the hope for a Gaza ceasefire.

By Jonathan Guyer
Politics
The House Israel aid bill is a reminder that Trump-aligned Republicans are now in chargeThe House Israel aid bill is a reminder that Trump-aligned Republicans are now in charge
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MAGA Republicans took down the last GOP speaker. Now they’ve passed an aid package tailored to their goals.

By Li Zhou
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The Gaza Strip blockade, explainedThe Gaza Strip blockade, explained
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Why Palestinians in Gaza have suffered for decades.

By Rajaa Elidrissi
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The death toll from Gaza, explainedThe death toll from Gaza, explained
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Real-time fatality counts from conflict zones like Gaza are almost never right. Pay attention to them anyway.

By Keren Landman, MD
Future Perfect
Israel’s crackdown on dissent will only hurt itIsrael’s crackdown on dissent will only hurt it
Future Perfect

Silencing criticism makes it harder for Israel’s leaders to think clearly.

By Sigal Samuel
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What we know about the ongoing hostage crisis in GazaWhat we know about the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza
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More than 200 people were taken hostage by Hamas. Here’s what we know.

By Li Zhou
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“History repeating itself”: How the Israel-Hamas war is fueling hate against Muslims and Jews“History repeating itself”: How the Israel-Hamas war is fueling hate against Muslims and Jews
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There’s a surge in reports of assaults, vandalism, harassment, and intimidation.

By Fabiola Cineas
World Politics
Could Israel dump Netanyahu in the middle of a war?Could Israel dump Netanyahu in the middle of a war?
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Israelis aren’t rallying around their prime minister. They’re rallying against him.

By Zack Beauchamp
World Politics
Israel’s ground assault of Gaza is happening. Here’s what we know.Israel’s ground assault of Gaza is happening. Here’s what we know.
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The “new phase” of Israel’s war on Hamas, explained.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
The world will see this as Biden’s warThe world will see this as Biden’s war
World Politics

While the Israeli military is carrying out this attack, much of the world views Israel’s assault on Gaza as enabled by the United States.

By Jonathan Guyer
World Politics
Israeli troops are in Gaza: 7 big questions about the war, answeredIsraeli troops are in Gaza: 7 big questions about the war, answered
World Politics

What will “full” war between Israel and Hamas mean? And 6 other questions about the conflict.

By Ellen Ioanes, Zack Beauchamp and 1 more
Technology
Why some Palestinians believe social media companies are suppressing their postsWhy some Palestinians believe social media companies are suppressing their posts
Technology

Shadowbanning and the Israel-Hamas war, explained.

By A.W. Ohlheiser
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
The boycott movement against Israel, explainedThe boycott movement against Israel, explained
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

McDonald’s and Starbucks are among the targets of the nonviolent, but controversial, global protest.

By Whizy Kim
World Politics
The Biden administration needs to update its old thinking on Israel-PalestineThe Biden administration needs to update its old thinking on Israel-Palestine
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A viral essay by Biden’s foreign policy adviser shows why the US needs to rethink its strategy when it comes to Israel and Gaza.

By Jonathan Guyer
World Politics
Palestinians fear they’re being displaced permanently. Here’s why that’s logical.Palestinians fear they’re being displaced permanently. Here’s why that’s logical.
World Politics

In Israel, calls to expel Palestinians have become increasingly mainstream. Many believe an expulsion like the 1948 Nakba is possible.

By Sigal Samuel
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Israel’s Gaza raid is likely prep for a bigger invasionIsrael’s Gaza raid is likely prep for a bigger invasion
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The US is warning about the difficulties of an invasion while preparing for a broader conflict.

By Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
What unites the global protests for Palestinian rightsWhat unites the global protests for Palestinian rights
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In recent weeks, tens of thousands of people have marched in rallies across the world.

By Li Zhou
Technology
Don’t blame social media for the fog of warDon’t blame social media for the fog of war
Technology

Elon Musk and the other platform owners aren’t entirely to blame for misinformation around the Israel-Hamas conflict.

By Peter Kafka
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
Occupation, annexation, and other terms you should know related to the Israel-Hamas warOccupation, annexation, and other terms you should know related to the Israel-Hamas war
Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

The words that explain, define, and obfuscate the conflict.

By Nicole Narea and Ellen Ioanes
World Politics
Israelis feel abandoned by Netanyahu after October 7Israelis feel abandoned by Netanyahu after October 7
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A recent poll shows high support for a ground invasion in Gaza but dismal numbers for the prime minister.

By Ellen Ioanes