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Qatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: The galaxy of Hamas supporters

Hamas has maintained ties with several regional powers and organisations in the Middle East since its creation in 1987. Whether it comes to financing, military aid or ideological support, the Palestinian Islamist movement can count on several allies in its deadly fight with Israel.

France 24

Angry old men set the Middle East ablaze. The young will pay the price

Incompetent and discredited leaders, in thrall to worn-out ideologies, have brought Israel and Gaza to this catastrophe

The Guardian - UK

Hamas makes war on Israelis, and Palestinians

After its barbaric attacks on Israel on 10/7, Hamas calculates that it will also be able to use the imagery (and reality) of Palestinian grief and suffering to hurt Israel again, Mona Charen writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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OPINION - Hamas’s attack on Israel was a slice of genocide — now everything has changed

This, in the situation room, is not a time for emotion. It is time for cold, hard analysis. Between the charred bodies, flattened towers and bundles of tiny corpses, an entire set of assumptions about the Middle East have collapsed. Israeli, American and our own. This will have enormous ramifications.…

Evening Standard

How Hamas weaponised Palestinians' despair

The scale of Hamas’ attack on Israel on 7 and 8 October is unprecedented and the failure of the Israeli army and secret services, astonishing. Yet for observers such as former Israeli ambassador to France, Elie Barnavi, the events that have unfolded in the region over the past days were…

The Conversation

What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel?

Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy

Al Jazeera

From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict was reignited once again on October 7 after a surprise offensive launched by Hamas against Israel. In retaliation, Israel ordered air strikes and a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. This is a new deadly episode in a conflict that has its roots…

France 24

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Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?

An EU official says the bloc’s response to the Israel-Hamas war is a sign of hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.

Al Jazeera

Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next

The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.

WEKU

Israeli actions in Gaza breach international law, says EU's top diplomat

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has accused Israel of violating international law by imposing a total blockade of Gaza in response to Saturday’s attack by Hamas. He also underscored the need for the bloc to continue funding the Palestinian Authority.

Radio France Internationale

EU aid to Palestinians will ‘not be cancelled’ as decision reversed

EU foreign ministers back continued support after European commissioner declared suspension of payments

The Guardian - US

Macron denounces ‘odious blackmail’ as Hamas threatens to kill some hostages

French president condemns group’s ‘terrorist acts’ but says humanitarian aid for Palestinians should continue

The Guardian - UK

EU backtracks on previous suspension of Palestinian development aid

Several member states had rejected a move by European Commission to put 691 million euros ($728m) of aid under review.

Al Jazeera

Why did Hamas attack, and why now? What does it hope to gain?

In hindsight, the drivers of Hamas’s startlingly well-planned, land-sea-air attack on Israel on Saturday were in plain sight.

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The Hindu

Toofan Al-Aqsa jolts West Asian geostrategic architecture

On balance, a long war between Hamas and Israel does not seem likely

Zenger

Israel Suffers Devastating Simchat Torah Attack: Questions Arise On Security And Intelligence

Israel's Worst Homefront Attack in 50 Years Raises Questions About Security and Intelligence Failings

The Independent UK

Israeli hostage crisis in Hamas-ruled Gaza becomes a political trap for Netanyahu

The capture of dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas militants has stirred Israeli emotions more viscerally than any crisis in the country’s recent memory

Zenger

Mahmoud Abbas Calls For Protection Of Palestinians Amid Deadly Hamas Attack

Palestinian Authority holds emergency meeting after Hamas attack; tensions escalate in the region

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The Guardian - UK

Labour Friends of Israel calls on a Starmer government to transform policy

Group says party ‘freed of the stain of antisemitism’ can promote two-state solution and reverse Tory apathy to Middle East

Zenger

Israeli Lawmakers Reject Palestinian Claim On Disputed Territory

Members of ruling coalition assert Jewish right to Area C in Judea and Samaria

Zenger

Thousands March To Biblical Site In Samaria Amid Threats To Historic Heritage

Israeli politicians and religious leaders rally to protect Mount Ebal from destruction by the Palestinian Authority.

Zenger

Israel Slashes Gasoline Tax For Palestinian Authority, Eases Financial Strain

Reduction to save $21 million annually; other measures aim to support struggling economy amidst political tensions.

Zenger

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Taylor Force Act And ‘Pay To Slay’ Efforts

Rep. Joe Wilson chairs hearing condemning Palestinian Authority's payments to terrorists

Zenger

Arab Political List Qualifies For Jerusalem Municipal Election

Arab candidates challenge historic low turnout and opposition in bid for Jerusalem City Council

The Independent UK

Saudi delegation visits Palestinian territories as Israel and Saudi Arabia eye normalization

The newly appointed Saudi ambassador to the Palestinian Authority is visiting the Israeli-occupied West Bank for the first time

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