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Israeli voters have an opportunity to end the stranglehold the ultra-Orthodox have on some aspects of society.
Garry KasparovReligion-State RelationsIsrael-Gaza War (2023- )
October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.
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At least 350 Palestinian children currently face 'harsh conditions' in Israeli prisons.
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The ‘menschy’ former general contrasts with the current PM when it comes to style and character – yet on key policy points retains a studied ambiguityHe has been called the man who is everything the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is not.Gadi Eisenkot, a former general and the main opposition candidate in Israel’s elections this month, is unpolished where Netanyahu is slick. Continue reading...
Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondentIsraelPalestine
Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forwardIsrael is refusing to allow a key military outpost project for Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to proceed in Gaza, the Guardian has learned.In early August, the Board of Peace, the international organization authorized in 2025 by the UN and chaired by the US president, issued its first construction contract for Gaza: Louisiana-based Arkel International would construct a military outpost for 150 international troops that would be the vanguard of an international stabilization force. Continue reading...
Aram Roston in WashingtonUS foreign policyIsrael
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extend reach to enablers of unlawful activityThe UK is expanding its sanctions powers to freeze assets and target entities enabling illegal Israeli settlements, obstructing humanitarian aid or unlawfully holding prisoners.The statutory instrument introducing the global human rights and international humanitarian law sanctions adds three new grounds to the 2020 regime: serious violations of international humanitarian law, obstruction of humanitarian assistance and serious violations of the right to liberty and security of person. Continue reading...
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorForeign policyPolitics
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