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Israel Votes After October 7
Israel's 2026 election delivers record turnout but no clear majority, leaving Netanyahu and his opponents facing difficult coalition negotiations.
Oct 28, 2026 · 10 min readBEYOND THE LINES / EXPLORE
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Stolen Childhoods: Forced Marriage, Religious Conversion and the Girls Fighting for Freedom
From Pakistan to Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq, girls face forced marriage, coercion and barriers to justice. An examination of their vulnerability and the fight for protection.
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The Houthis: Yemen's War, Iran's Influence and the Growing Threat to Regional Stability
Inside Yemen's Houthi movement: its rise to power, ties to Iran, attacks on Israel, and the growing threat to regional security.
Oct 25, 2026 · 137 min read
Israel
Israel on High Alert: Hebron Violence, Gaza Airstrikes and the Threat of Renewed Military Operations
Following a deadly attack near Hebron, Israel faces renewed security tensions in the West Bank and Gaza, raising concerns about further military escalation.
Oct 23, 2026 · 86 min read
Israel
Ron Arad: 40 Years of Captivity, Silence and an Unanswered Question
Forty years after Ron Arad was captured in Lebanon, his fate remains uncertain. An investigation into his disappearance, the intelligence trail and unanswered questions.
Oct 23, 2026 · 72 min read
Israel
Two Years After Yahya Sinwar: The Man Is Gone, But Has Anything Really Changed?
Two years after Yahya Sinwar's death, what has changed for Hamas, Israel, Gaza and the wider Middle East?
Oct 22, 2026 · 144 min read
Israel
How Safe Is Israel? The Continuing Terror Threat and the Importance of Remaining Vigilant
From October 7 to ongoing security threats, an in-depth look at how Israel protects civilians while confronting the lasting impact of terrorism.
Oct 21, 2026 · 121 min readContext beyond the headlines.
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