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Reuters

A twisted game

The US pushes Europe to designate the Lebanese Hizbollah as a terrorist organisation. But this only serves to pressure Iran

Reuters

Yes to occupation, no to peace

That’s how the Palestinians view the outcome of the Israeli elections. And they hope the world is watching

By Hannes Alpen

Reuters

Here to stay

Benjamin Netanyahu will most likely form the next government after the Knesset elections – despite facing legal proceedings

Reuters

Out of tune

The Israeli Labor Party has failed to find the right tone for modern Israel – and struggles for survival in the upcoming election

By Daniel Ben-Simon

Reuters

The only convincing solution

Why it's illusory to think the two-state solution of the Israel-Palestine conflict can’t be saved

By Stephan Stetter

Reuters

The impossible principle of equality

Israeli sociologist Natan Sznaider on the nation-state law and one-state solution

By Natan Sznaider

EPA

Juggling act

How can Russia maintain good relations with Israel and Syria – both enemies in the civil war?

EPA

Middle class rage

Tim Petschulat in Amman reports on the social protests in Jordan

UNHCR

‘When resources are scarce, you can only be generous for a while’

UNHCR’s Mireille Girard talks about Lebanon’s effort to host Syrian refugees and the need for continued global support

By Mireille Girard

EPA

Mr Bombastic

Pompeo's rise will make war in the Middle East more likely

By Gregory Aftandilian