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October 7, 2023

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Surprise Palestinian Attack Spawns Fears of Wider Mideast War

The shocking assault by Gaza militants on Israel will trigger massive retaliation from Israeli forces and likely have region-wide security repercussions.

Objects burn on a road after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, Israel

July 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Investments Raise Questions of ‘Sportswashing’

Saudi Arabia has made unprecedented investments in international sports. Critics accuse the kingdom of “sportswashing” its reputation for human rights abuses.

April 12, 2019

Israel
What Israel’s Election Means for Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaigned on his tough diplomacy and his relationship with U.S. President Donald J. Trump. What happens now for the Palestinian peace process?

Benjamin Netanyahu election rally

July 26, 2023

Israel
Israel’s Judicial Reforms: What to Know

The Israeli parliament’s new legislation limiting Supreme Court oversight of government policies has raised alarm over deepening societal divisions and potential democratic backsliding.

September 16, 2020

Middle East and North Africa
Is Lebanon a Failed State? Here’s What the Numbers Say.

The August explosions in Beirut were the latest in a series of man-made disasters that have led some experts to say Lebanon is becoming a failed state.