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Culture Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’
Pro-Hamas rhetoric drew condemnation by Kamala Harris during protest in DC, but it represents few protesters
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Fast Forward Argentina declares Hamas a terrorist organization, in move designed to show support for Israel
The declaration comes days before the 30th anniversary of a deadly attack on Buenos Aires’ Jewish community center
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Opinion Roger Waters denied 10/7. Here’s why Israeli radio should keep playing his songs.
Art by “patently insufferable” people can nonetheless make us understand ourselves better
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Opinion Why don’t ceasefire talks ever go anywhere? Ask Netanyahu.
To hold onto power, Netanyahu has to appease the US — without ending the war
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Fast Forward ‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence
The White House convened a screening in part to refute the denial of sexual atrocities on Oct. 7
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Opinion Israel can dig in — or declare victory and gain advantages
This is a pivot point in the war. The path that Netanyahu chooses will have far-reaching implications across the globe
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Opinion Hamas played ceasefire talks perfectly. Israel’s next move is crucial
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal — which means it's time for Israel to prove good intentions
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Opinion There’s a real outrage involving the International Criminal Court, Israel and Hamas. It isn’t what you think
Politicians focused on whether the ICC is treating Israel and Hamas as equivalent are asking the wrong questions
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