As the coming days of the "state of war" between Israel and Hamas drag on, it is important to highlight how this latest episode of conflict is unlike anything seen before.Not only did Hamas start the…

There are several reasons why Hamas attacked Israel, including restoring its dwindling credibility. But it is crucial to acknowledge Israel's antagonising behaviour as one of the key motivations.

Israel has singled out Mohammed Deif, the leader of the Al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. His rising popularity among Palestinians makes him a top target for assassination.

Marrakech is hosting the annual meetings of the Bretton Woods institutions in October. This is after being unable to convene in Morocco in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The scale of Israel's escalation — and whether or not Hezbollah will become directly engaged in the battle — will be the first and most critical field test of the "unity of arenas" doctrine.

The venue choice is seen as a nod to Morocco's impressive economic development and influential role as an Arab, African and Mediterranean country of growing strategic importance.

Unemployment, poverty and a bleak outlook have recently led many Gazans to take their own life. These conditions are unsustainable and put the recent outbreak of war into context.

IMF and World Bank policies are outdated and need to be reformed. They have only caused more misery and credit addiction in borrowing countries. Al Majalla explains.

Egypt and Syria handed Israel its biggest military defeat on 6 October 1973. 50 years later, Gaza militants have launched another stunning offensive deep into Israeli territory. Al Majalla explains.