Gaza war, settler attacks ruin Palestinian olive harvest
After a year of relentless war, Gaza’s olive harvest is set to suffer, while in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian farmers fear to tend their groves due to settler attacks.…
Gaza war impact
EVEN before the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct 7, the Palestinian territories were subject to horrible violations of international law and occupation by Israel. As a result, there were two…
‘We are hated’: Israelis feel isolation over Gaza war
A series of diplomatic setbacks, strong condemnation of a recent Gaza strike, and intense protests on Western campuses have left Israelis feeling their country is unfairly isolated. Israelis expected unwavering…
Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza war
Israel’s army has deployed some AI-enabled military technology in combat for the first time in Gaza, raising fears about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare. The army has…
West Bank economy in tatters as Gaza war rages
In the occupied West Bank, Hafeth Ghazawneh waits in quiet frustration for customers to visit his falafel stall, which has been deserted since the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.…
Gaza war leaves West hesitant on Iran nuclear crackdown
Western powers have been reluctant to get tough on Tehran for fear of aggravating Middle East tensions as Iran grows its nuclear programme and reduces cooperation with the UN watchdog,…
Fallout of the Gaza war
One and a half months after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel from Gaza on October 7, 2023, and despite the temporary truce allowing an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian…
Broad push, narrow achievements from US on Gaza war
One month into the Israel-Hamas war, the achievements of US-led diplomacy have been small or subtle, but both supporters and critics say that is partly by design. US Secretary of…
Israel targets Hamas subterranean ‘city’, key in Gaza war
A sprawling network of Hamas tunnels under the Gaza Strip has become a primary target for the Israeli military in its stated mission to defeat the Palestinian militants, experts say.…
Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance
New divisions have emerged among Israel’s leaders over post-war Gaza’s governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
