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Explainer / What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

The conflict is the bloodiest in a protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has rumbled on for seven decades and destabilised the Middle East.

Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander

Expectations of an escalation between the two sides had risen since a missile strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights last month killed 12 youngsters and the Israeli military assassinated a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut in response.

Blinken says Gaza talks 'maybe the last' chance for truce

The top US diplomat said President Joe Biden had sent him "to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line".

Germany's Scholz urges Israel to conclude hostage release and ceasefire

"An end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation," the spokesperson said.

Iran says Hamas leader's killing a costly 'strategic mistake' by Israel

Bagheri accused Israel of wanting "to expand tension, war and conflict to other countries," while asserting it was not in a position to fight Iran.

Factbox / Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?

Israel has assassinated or attempted to kill leaders of Hamas and key operatives since the group was founded in 1987 during the first Palestinian uprising against the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Project Syndicate / Assange is free, but are we?

I fought for years with and for Julian Assange. In what sense are we who breathe the fresh air outside prisons still free?

What I've learnt from Noam Chomsky

I once asked Noam Chomsky how he manages to remember so many facts and figures.

When will the US gain ‘independence’ from Israel?

Authorities in the US are eroding long-established principles and values in order to support Israel’s apartheid rule.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

The conflict is the bloodiest in a protracted conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has rumbled on for seven decades and destabilised the Middle East.

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Hezbollah launches missile barrage at Israel to avenge senior commander

Expectations of an escalation between the two sides had risen since a missile strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights last month killed 12 youngsters and the Israeli military assassinated a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut in response.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Blinken says Gaza talks 'maybe the last' chance for truce

The top US diplomat said President Joe Biden had sent him "to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line".

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Germany's Scholz urges Israel to conclude hostage release and ceasefire

"An end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation," the spokesperson said.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Iran says Hamas leader's killing a costly 'strategic mistake' by Israel

Bagheri accused Israel of wanting "to expand tension, war and conflict to other countries," while asserting it was not in a position to fight Iran.

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

Which Hamas leaders have been targeted in assassination attempts?

Israel has assassinated or attempted to kill leaders of Hamas and key operatives since the group was founded in 1987 during the first Palestinian uprising against the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Assange is free, but are we?

I fought for years with and for Julian Assange. In what sense are we who breathe the fresh air outside prisons still free?

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

What I've learnt from Noam Chomsky

I once asked Noam Chomsky how he manages to remember so many facts and figures.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

When will the US gain ‘independence’ from Israel?

Authorities in the US are eroding long-established principles and values in order to support Israel’s apartheid rule.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?

However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.

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