It was business as usual between Israel and Tehran. But the rocket attack that killed 12 children in the Golan Heights could be the miscalculation that sparks a wider confilct.
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A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.
The killing of the Hamas leader in Iran may provoke a wider regional war.
A rocket attack killed 12 children and young people in a small Syrian Druze community in the Golan Heights.
Hezbollah is the most powerful, sub-national militant group in the world. A war with Israel could be devastating for the region.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
An expert discusses the key points arising from the Israeli prime minister’s speech to US Congress.
Kamala Harris has been more vocally critical of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. This might work to her advantage in November.
Starmer’s formula of moderation and caution about the Gaza conflict is unlikely to satisfy some of his backbenchers
The IDF says Hamas is an idea that is rooted in the hearts of Palestinians and trying to eradicate it is impossible.
Unlike Hamas, Hezbollah is a large, well-equipped army with the capability to badly hurt Israel.
All-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could destabilise the whole region, says Middle East expert Simon Mabon.
All indications are that Hamas is surviving the Israeli onslaught more successfully than previously anticipated.
Recent events in the Middle East reveal internal divisions in both the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships.
As with the Good Friday agreement in 1998, both sides in the Gaza war need to negotiate in good faith – but this is sorely lacking.
It’s now clear that tensions in academia regarding concerns about Israel’s relationship with the Palestinian people aren’t limited to campus protests.
Arguably, the more specific and detailed terms of this resolution is a positive compared to previous resolutions, but actions speak louder than words.
The US is relying more on its alliances in the Middle East in order to pull back a bit. This will likely continue no matter who is in the White House next year.
Recent student protests are attempts to humanize the Palestinians in desperate need of a ceasefire. Students deserve a dignity-affirming dialogue, not the continued use of police brutality.
Unions speaking out on issues as contentious as Israel-Palestine is nothing new. They have a long history of staking international positions on everything from apartheid to the Vietnam War.
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Emeritus Professor of Law, University of East London
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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