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Reuters/Israel Fuguemann

Democracy and society

The story will still be told. But until then, we must not remain silent

The extent of the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October is unbearable. So is the silence surrounding it

By Orit Sulitzeanu

Reuters/ Sobhan Farajvan

Foreign and security policy

Iran's subtle geopolitical calculations

Iran is accused of being involved in the Hamas attack. But is Tehran really interested in escalating the conflict?

By Hanna Voss

Reuters/Saudi Royal Court

Foreign and security policy

The conflict in the Middle East puts Gulf states at risk

To stand any chance of realising their ambitious economic diversification goals, the rulers in the Persian Gulf need regional stability

By Sebastian Sons

Reuters/ Guillermo Gutierrez

Democracy and society

A game of all-or-nothing

Israel believes it can crush Hamas by force. Instead, a new wave of terror may be looming

By Marcus Schneider

Reuters/Lisi Niesner

Foreign and security policy

A sense of security – gone

Hamas’ attack was aimed at Israel’s very existence. In order to survive, the country must destroy the terrorist organisation’s military capabilities

By Nadav Tamir

Reuters

Interviews

'Israel faces a moral dilemma'

Ralf Melzer in Tel Aviv on the stability of the government, the military response to the terrorist attack and the fear of a two-front war

Reuters/Mohammed Salem

Democracy and society

Words of war and quiet dejection

After Hamas’ deadly attack and Israel’s violent response, it is difficult to find the right words — because so much is wrong and right all at once

By Robert Misik

Reuters

Foreign and security policy

Israel has its rights, but it cannot disregard its responsibilities

Israel has the obligation to protect its population from further attacks. However, the right of self-defence does not exist in isolation

By Muriel Asseburg, Konstantin Witschel

Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa

Foreign and security policy

A fatal message

Given the current escalation, calls for a cessation of aid to the Palestinians are not only counterproductive but downright dangerous

By René Wildangel

Reuters/Sameh Rahmi

Foreign and security policy

On the brink of a major regional war

Hamas’ violent attack has taken Israel by surprise. And it has raised concerns about the potential for an unprecedented escalation in the Middle East

By Marcus Schneider