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A deal that could change the face of Middle East politics
Under the radar Saudi Arabia has signalled it may be ready to normalise ties with Israel as part of a US-brokered deal
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Donald Trump's Rosh Hashanah message to 'liberal Jews' reignites antisemitism debate
Was targeting his critics who 'voted to destroy America & Israel' the right way to mark the High Holidays?
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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What price should the US pay for an Israel-Saudi Arabia peace pact?
Today's Big Question Both countries seek security guarantees from the Biden administration
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Netanyahu’s reforms: an existential threat to Israel?
feature The nation is divided over controversial move depriving Israel’s supreme court of the right to override government decisions
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A country still in crisis: Lebanon three years on from Beirut blast
feature Political, economic and criminal dramas are causing a damaging stalemate in the Middle East nation
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The past controversies of Benjamin Netanyahu
Under the Radar The Israeli prime minister has been in hot water before
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Is Israel's judicial overhaul a democratic point of no return?
Today's Big Question Critics worry a controversial new law will trigger a constitutional crisis — or even a civil war
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Israel on edge, Netanyahu hospitalized ahead of Supreme Court overhaul vote
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By Peter Weber Published
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Israel briefly lent the U.S. treasured antiquities in 2019. They're now reportedly at Trump's Mar-a-Lago.
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Why are Netanyahu's judicial reforms so controversial?
In Depth Opponents have warned the government's suggested reforms could be the end of democracy in Israel
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Jenin and the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement
feature Refugee camp at the heart of a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility
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Netanyahu brings Israel to a crossroads
feature The prime minister was ‘forced to pause’ his ‘ambitious plan’ to weaken country’s supreme court
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Mass protests in Israel after Netanyahu ousts defense minister opposed to judicial overhaul
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Rare brain surgery performed 3,500 years ago
Speed Read Archaeologists discover punctured skull dating back to 1500BC below floor of Israel home
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