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Europe’s Growing Hostility Towards Israel:
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 readBEYOND THE LINES / EXPLORE
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26 Years Later: The Ramallah Lynching — Two Israeli Reservists, a Brutal Murder and a Nation in Shock
Twenty-six years after two Israeli reservists were murdered in Ramallah, their story remains a painful chapter of the Second Intifada.
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Genocide or War?
An in-depth examination of the genocide allegations against Israel, Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant, Hamas's responsibility, Gaza's civilian casualties, Egypt's border restrictions and the question of consistent international justice.
Oct 15, 2026 · 29 min read
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Israel Elections 2026: A Nation at a Crossroads
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
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Twenty Years Without a Vote: Gaza, Hamas and the Palestinian Elections That Never Came
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.
Oct 15, 2026 · 21 min read
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How Hamas and Its Accomplices Held Israeli Hostages in Gaza — and the Questions of Civilian Involvement
Behind the doors of Gaza's homes and inside its tunnels, Israeli hostages were held for months. What does the evidence reveal about Hamas, possible civilian accomplices and the people who helped maintain captivity?
Oct 15, 2026 · 79 min read
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Military Service and Israeli Society
Military service shapes Israeli society, but not everyone serves equally. Explore conscription, identity, family life, military obligations and the future of the IDF.
Oct 13, 2026 · 157 min readContext beyond the headlines.
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