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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    World Politics
    Iran could determine how far the Israel-Hamas war spreadsIran could determine how far the Israel-Hamas war spreads
    World Politics

    Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups support Hamas but haven’t opened new fronts.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Israel hits civilian infrastructure as ceasefire calls growIsrael hits civilian infrastructure as ceasefire calls grow
    World Politics

    Worldwide protests denounced Israel’s strikes on Gaza, which hit refugee camps and ambulances.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    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.
    World Politics

    The “new phase” of Israel’s war on Hamas, explained.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    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
    World Politics
    Israel’s Gaza raid is likely prep for a bigger invasionIsrael’s Gaza raid is likely prep for a bigger invasion
    World Politics

    The US is warning about the difficulties of an invasion while preparing for a broader conflict.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    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
    World Politics

    A recent poll shows high support for a ground invasion in Gaza but dismal numbers for the prime minister.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How to understand Egypt’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflictHow to understand Egypt’s role in the Israel-Hamas conflict
    World Politics

    The legacy of past conflicts is holding up aid at the Gaza border with Egypt.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Gaza’s spiraling humanitarian crisis, explainedGaza’s spiraling humanitarian crisis, explained
    World Politics

    Israel’s evacuation order is creating chaos in Gaza. A ground invasion will be worse.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How does Iran fit into the war between Israel and Hamas?How does Iran fit into the war between Israel and Hamas?
    World Politics

    Iran likely won’t launch direct attacks against Israel, but the possibility of a regional conflagration is real.

    By Ellen Ioanes