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Inside Yemen's Houthi movement: its rise to power, ties to Iran, attacks on Israel, and the growing threat to regional security.
European restrictions on Israeli settlement products raise a difficult question: could political pressure put Palestinian jobs and livelihoods at risk?
Oct 19, 2026 · 133 min read
Inside Israel's campaign against Hamas: intelligence operations, secret missions, advanced technology, hostage rescues and the challenges of modern warfare.
Oct 18, 2026 · 311 min read
Since the late 19th century, immigrants from Syria, Lebanon, and the Levant have shaped Argentina’s cultural and social identity, building lasting ties between the Eastern Mediterranean and South America through family networks, commerce, and community institutions.
Oct 17, 2026 · 16 min read
As antisemitism rises across Europe, protests, political divisions and media narratives raise difficult questions about hostility towards Israel and Jewish communities.
Oct 15, 2026 · 26 min read
As Israel prepares for its October 27, 2026 elections, the country faces major questions about Netanyahu, national security, political accountability, democracy and its future in the Middle East.
Oct 15, 2026 · 15 min read
For twenty years, Palestinians have lived without national parliamentary elections. From Hamas's 2006 victory to political intimidation, the division with Fatah and repeated postponements, this investigation examines the struggle for political power and democratic representation in Gaza.
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