Israel
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Middle East and Africa
Israel isn’t sure what to do about the hostages in Gaza
Every option is fraught with danger
Middle East and Africa
Why is Israel using so many dumb bombs in Gaza?
Smart bombs are more precise but less plentiful. More civilians in Gaza may be dying as a result
Middle East and Africa
Israel’s current large-scale operation is the last one in Gaza
Generals prepare for a lower-intensity campaign against Hamas
Middle East and Africa
Israel has just a few weeks left to destroy Hamas
Pressure from America to end the offensive is mounting
Explainer
Who made millions from the attack on Israel?
Unusual activity in New York markets has sparked speculation
Middle East and Africa
Binyamin Netanyahu is at the mercy of his hardline coalition partners
And he has little say over the big decisions in the war
Middle East and Africa
Israel is strangling the West Bank’s economy
Unless conditions ease, the Palestinian Authority could collapse
Briefing
Despite the war in Gaza, talk of a two-state solution persists
For there to be any hope, both Israelis and Palestinians need new leaders
Leaders
Israel and Palestine: How peace is possible
A peace process can go wrong in many ways, but a real possibility exists that it could go right
Middle East and Africa
Israel is pushing into southern Gaza as the clock ticks down
The fighting in Khan Younis is the most intense yet
The Economist explains
How Israel is using drones in Gaza
They help keep troops out of the line of fire—but can pose a risk to civilians
Middle East and Africa
Israel’s offensive against Hamas enters its crucial stage
A race against the clock in southern Gaza
Leaders
How America should manage the next stage of the Gaza war
For the sake of Israel and a two-state solution, America has to get tougher with its ally
The Economist explains
Who are the Palestinians in Israel’s prisons?
Hamas hopes to swap more for Israeli hostages