Israel

Criticism of Netanyahu from a US senator and staunch supporter of Israel is important. But Democrats are increasingly opposing Israel's war on Gaza and want to see actions, not just talk.

The pursuit of international legal avenues to hold Israel accountable for its crimes must continue, and Palestinians need to unite behind a shared vision for the future

Gantz received red carpet treatment in the US and UK as Netanyahu's popularity both inside and outside of Israel is at an all-time low

The Israeli centre has shown more understanding that normalisation will be tied to progress towards a Palestinian state, whereas the far right opposes any concessions

No single event has a greater potential of triggering a regional war than an incendiary incident at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan — especially against the backdrop of Israel's brutal war on Gaza

More than 3 million Germans have protested against the rise of the far right in the country. Israel's war on Gaza has rehashed the residual trauma and shame over the Holocaust.

No ally or partner is perfect. So, for Washington to commit to a policy of total support, irrespective of the partner's conduct, is neither smart nor prudent.

Time is running out for Israel to be a part of the Middle East. It has become a moral burden for anyone engaging with it.

Earlier this month Egypt released its archives. Israel released its own last year, making Syria the only remaining participant of the October 1973 war to not declassify.

The files offer a rare insight into Egypt's planning for its 1973 war on Israel and subsequent liberation of Sinai, demonstrating its ability to defend its territories