On 13 September 1993, the Oslo Accords were signed between Palestinian and Israeli leaders under US auspices. Since then, Israel has put facts on the ground that make a Palestinian state impossible.
The draft includes a Palestinian state with a capital in Jerusalem, annexation of 4.4% of the West Bank territory, and "Arab security presence" in Gaza
Iran's self-branding as the "axis of resistance" allows it to extend its influence in the region under the guise of liberating Palestine and confronting American aggression
Few want a major escalation but both sides feel they must respond to the other, creating a rolling boil conflict with heightened rhetoric that remains susceptible to temperature changes
A 'missile city' in Lebanon's mountains is either the stereotypical lair or the ultimate safe haven, depending on how you see the armed Shiite group. As an exercise in propaganda, watch the video
Israel's quadcopter drones are fitted with loudspeakers and flown over camps after midnight playing the sounds of children screaming and women pleading. Those who go out to help are then shot
The Syrian president knows that war between Israel and Hezbollah will send diplomats hurriedly calling Damascus. After more than a decade in the diplomatic naughty corner, this is his moment
The past ten months have upended policy trajectories relating to the Middle East. How the conflict unfolds in the coming weeks will have huge and unpredictable consequences for millions
Trump and Netanyahu disagree on whether to use military force to stop Iran's nuclear programme, and Israel's punishing attack on Iran places the region on a worrisome trajectory
The Islamic Republic of Iran remains a key obstacle to Netanyahu's post-October 7 vision for a 'new Middle East'. This helps explain the ferocity of Israel's unprecedented attack on its long-time foe.
While Israel's attack dealt a severe blow to Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, the long-term impact remains uncertain as Tehran's potential for retaliation introduces new risks