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Is there still hope for Gaza’s shattered ceasefire?
Palestinians in the strip fear never-ending war as mediators struggle to revive stalled truce
Are crackdowns deterring Iraqi Kurdish smugglers?
The National investigates the smuggling networks making millions from their enterprise and the recent raids to stop them
The challenges standing in the way of the Arab plan for Gaza
The US and Israel oppose the resolution, which outlines a vision for reconstruction, a transitional government and security measures
How serious is the threat of annexation of the West Bank?
Israel’s military offensive across occupied Palestinian cities has entered an ominous new phase
Can Egypt’s reconstruction plan for Gaza succeed?
Plan reflects a unified Arab position that ensures Palestinians will not be displaced from the enclave
How an assassination shaped the next 20 years in Lebanon
Now, after two decades of turbulence, a new government, a weakened Hezbollah and the end of the Assad era offer Lebanon a chance of recovery
Can Trump really force Palestinians out of Gaza?
Arab states have rejected US President’s proposal for residents of enclave to be displaced into Egypt and Jordan
The gravity of Israel’s ban on UNRWA
Legislation to stop operations of UN agency for Palestinian refugees in occupied East Jerusalem also affects West Bank and Gaza
Why is Israel raiding Jenin after the ceasefire in Gaza?
Israeli military has launched operation ‘Iron Wall’ and intensified security across the West Bank
What will happen in the Middle East under president-elect Trump?
Many questions remain about the approach of the new leader to postwar Gaza, Syria and Lebanon
Will the fighting really end in Gaza?
Ceasefire announcement has sparked celebrations in enclave devastated by 15 months of war
Can HTS deliver for Syria?
War-torn country’s interim government faces many challenges after the downfall of Assad regime
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