Tag: Hamas
Iran’s leaders have everything to lose in a direct war with Israel. Why take such a massive risk?
Iran could no longer be seen as sitting on the fence, allowing its proxy allies, Hezbollah and Hamas, to engage with Israel on their own.
Heartbreak has turned to rage in Israel. Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule?
The mass protests are evidence that many in Israel feel abandoned by their government. Yet, Netanyahu is unlikely to shift course.
Iran has vowed ‘harsh punishment’ for Ismail Haniyeh’s killing, but how likely is all-out war with Israel?
Iran’s new government must balance the need to respond forcefully to an attack on its soil with the desire to pursue diplomatic and economic reforms.
What’s new about the latest UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza, and will it have any better chance of success?
Arguably, the more specific and detailed terms of this resolution is a positive compared to previous resolutions, but actions speak louder than words.
No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East
The US is relying more on its alliances in the Middle East in order to pull back a bit. This will likely continue no matter who is in the White House next year.
‘No one can act with impunity’: ICC arrest warrants in Israel-Hamas war are a major test for international justice
Though the move by the ICC chief prosecutor is a significant one, it’s very unlikely the Israeli or Palestinian leaders will be arrested or face a trial.
Why has an Israel-Hamas ceasefire been so elusive? A timeline of key moments in the search for peace
Israel and Hamas have yet to reach a peace deal, despite calls from the UN and mediated efforts from Egypt and Qatar.
Israel’s invasion of Rafah will not eliminate Hamas or end the war. So, what is Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan?
The longer the war drags on, the more it has highlighted the fact that Israel has no long-term strategy for living side-by-side with its Palestinian neighbours.
Facing enormous pressure at home and abroad, how much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza?
US President Joe Biden’s recent warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has limited Israel’s options in Gaza. And neither of Israel’s war objectives appear to have been met.
Why have Anthony Albanese and other politicians been referred to the ICC over the Gaza war?
The war has resulted in a flurry of legal proceedings in international courts. Some cases have merit, while others are very weak.
Israel-Gaza war: why did the ceasefire negotiations collapse – and can they be revived?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu probably feels he has no choice, from a political perspective, but to continue prosecuting the war in the same manner.
South Africa is taking Israel to court for genocide in Palestine. What does it mean for the war in Gaza?
Today, hearings will begin in the International Court of Justice, where South Africa is accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine. How will the proceedings work, and what does it mean for the war?
After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone 'winning'?
Israel has seen limited success in its primary war aims, while Hamas can claim a partial victory because it is still standing. But is the conflict headed towards a stalemate?
Israel-Hamas war: a ceasefire is now in sight. Will Israel’s prime minister agree?
The mistaken killing of three Israeli hostages by the Israeli Defense Forces at the weekend has substantially increased pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire.
As calls grow louder for a Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu is providing few clues about his strategy or post-war plans
With so many questions left unanswered, there is a growing disconnect between Netanyahu and the Biden administration in the US.
