Gaza
The Silent Front
The underlying reason for Syria’s relative quiet during the war in Gaza is that the regime in Damascus is engaged in a steady process of restoring relations with its former enemies, which might help it emerge as one of the victors when hostilities end.
Gaza’s Chronic Pain
Thousands of patients in Gaza have been approved for medical evacuations so that their wounds and diseases can be treated outside the territory. Yet with the crossings closed and cease-fire talks going nowhere, their agonizing wait for the treatment they so badly need continues.
‘Why Haven’t You Liberated Palestine Yet?’: Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Relentless Race To Achieve His Goals
Sinwar is driven by a relentless sense that time is slipping away, compelling him to race against the clock. Operation Al-Aqsa Flood is a stark manifestation of this urgency. This pressure shapes his every move, pushing him to achieve his objectives with speed and determination.
Gaza’s Children Face an Unseen Crisis
The mental health crisis among Gaza’s children was already acute before Oct. 7, with UNICEF estimating that at least 500,000 children needed psychosocial help. Now, after nine months of war, the scale of the trauma is unfathomable.
As the War in Gaza Rages, Netanyahu Tightens His Grip on the Media
These incidents fit a pattern of Israel’s right-wing government seeking to put down protest, control the media and curtail press freedom. Those attempts, however, are long-standing and predate the start of the war in Gaza last October.
How a Family, Amid Israeli Oppression, Survived the Trek From Gaza City to Rafah
We were forced to leave our home on Nov. 11, driven out by Israel against our will. Our family had managed to survive for 29 horrendous days since Israel ordered the north of the Gaza Strip to evacuate south on Oct. 13. I think Israel can't stand the idea of Palestinians making their own decisions — part of the danger of constantly living under a brutal siege. History is repeating itself. Isn't one Nakba enough?
The Holocaust Survivor Who Put His Faith in War Crimes Law
Theodor Meron is a renowned scholar of international law, a Holocaust survivor and a former Israeli diplomat. In 1968, he advised the Israeli government that settling the occupied Palestinian territories violated the Geneva Conventions. In 2024, he concurred with ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s decision to charge Hamas and Israeli leaders with war crimes.