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China
Does China welcome—or dread—an Iran-Israel war?
It wants American interests to suffer, but not at any price
Middle East & Africa
America boosts Israel’s missile shield. What did it get in return?
The THAAD battery could indicate Israeli restraint on Iran
Middle East & Africa
Just inside Lebanon, Israeli soldiers debate how far to go
They are 2km inside the country, but prepared to go farther
Middle East & Africa
Israel has these four options for attacking Iran
Its politicians, and some generals, are gung-ho that the moment has come
Middle East & Africa
Iran’s leader must choose how to fight his war with Israel
Hardliners may force the supreme leader to escalate the conflict with Israel
Middle East & Africa
The threat of an Israeli attack is reviving Iranian nationalism
Iranians fear their country is being dragged into war
By Invitation
The framework that ended Lebanon’s war in 2006 could help end this one too, says Tarek Mitri
Lebanon’s former foreign minister says any Israeli plan to reshape the country is a recipe for more chaos
United States
Will the next president follow Israel into war with Iran?
Kamala Harris is likely to maintain Joe Biden’s awkward policy, while Donald Trump’s belligerent words mask a record of caution
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