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Thick smoke rises from buildings after an Israeli air strike on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
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With the cease-fire over, it’s back to war for Israel and Hamas

War has resumed in Gaza following the end of the seven-day cease-fire between Hamas and the state of Israel, with each side claiming the other caused the collapse. Beyond the blame game, however, where do things go from here?

​People hold placards during a demonstration to show support and solidarity with the families of hostages who are being held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct. 21, 2023.
Israel

Bibi feels the heat

As Israel hammers targets in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aka Bibi, is getting blasted at home. On Saturday, thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv, calling for him to quit, and some prominent Israelis are also calling for his resignation.

Viewpoint: How Israel-Palestine conflict became a real “Holy War”
Viewpoint

Viewpoint: How Israel-Palestine conflict became a real “Holy War”

While the Israel-Palestine crisis has always had religious overtones, the ongoing conflict was originally about land: who had a right to it and who didn’t. It pitted Palestinian claims to the right of incumbency against Israeli assertions to the right of settlement and sovereignty. Sadly, that distinction – land over faith – may no longer be valid.

Ehud Barak | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer - the podcast
GZERO World Podcast

Podcast: Why Netanyahu critic Ehud Barak calls Israel's government "clearly illegitimate"

Listen: As Israel grapples with political and social turmoil, the debate over judicial reform has become a crucial battleground for the country's future direction. In a conversation with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, they delve into the implications of Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed reforms that would give the executive branch sweeping control over the composition of the Supreme Court and allow parliament to overturn court rulings with a simple majority.

Cutout of Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu on background of flames & protests with the Israeli flag
by ian bremmer

Israel’s political crisis, explained

What happened, exactly? Who wins and loses? And what does this all mean for Bibi?

Protesters wave flags during a demonstration in Tel Aviv.
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Israel’s looming constitutional crisis: What’s the tech sector going to do about it?

With many from Israel's robust tech sector joining the anti-government demonstrations, what's at stake for Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s government – and the country?

​A sticker and a banner of election campaign, depicting former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other politicians, are seen in Tel Aviv.
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Israel’s fifth election in under four years: Will anything change?

On Tuesday, Israelis vote to elect a new government for the fifth time since April 2019. Former longtime Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu is looking to make a comeback. Will he succeed?

Déjà vu in Israel: Another government crumbles
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Déjà vu in Israel: Another government crumbles

Political tumult is again the order of the day in Israel, where the fifth election cycle in 42 months is about to kick off. What sparked the latest government collapse, and how might Israel overcome this period of chronic stalemate?