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By Invitation
Lebanon needs a new army in the south, says Yair Lapid
Israel’s opposition leader sees a way to turn war into a much-needed reset for the country
Middle East & Africa
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon may bolster support for Hizbullah
The group is deeply embedded in Lebanese politics and society
Middle East & Africa
Wrath and sorrow rule in Israel on the anniversary of October 7th
A divided country is at war with multiple enemies, and fighting itself
Briefing
Has the war in Gaza radicalised young Palestinians?
After Gaza, how will the Palestinians try to build their state?
Briefing
A year on, Israeli society is divided about the lessons of October 7th
Hawks and doves, religious and secular, right and left—all the old cleavages are resurfacing
Briefing
The bloodshed in the Middle East is fast expanding
Israel seems certain to retaliate to Iran’s missile attack
Leaders
The year that shattered the Middle East
Kill or be killed is the region’s new logic. Deterrence and diplomacy would be better
By Invitation
Philippe Lazzarini says the blows to humanitarian law in Gaza harm us all
The head of UNRWA, the UN’s agency for Palestinians, warns the world not to look away
Briefing
What Hamas misunderstood about the Middle East
A war meant to draw in the militant group’s allies has instead left them battered
Middle East & Africa
Iran bombards Israel as the war escalates further
Israel may take it as justification to attack Iran
Briefing
After the decapitation of Hizbullah, Iran could race for a nuclear bomb
The embattled clerical regime might feel the need for stronger deterrence
The Economist reads
Books that probe the secrets of the Mossad
Seven books on Israeli intelligence agencies, which are spearheading the offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon
Middle East & Africa
Hassan Nasrallah’s death will reshape Lebanon and the Middle East
A decapitated Hizbullah faces the most precarious moment in its history
Middle East & Africa
Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hizbullah
Israel has killed the head of the militant group