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Israel-Lebanon border deal should reduce tensions
A US-negotiated draft maritime border deal was presented to Israel and Lebanon on October 1
IsraelIran deal failure would raise Middle Eastern tensions
The most likely outcome for the Iranian nuclear talks is stalemate, but failure to agree a deal is a possibility
Middle EastBalad’s ban will alter outcome of Israel’s election
Arab party Balad was banned from running in the election by the politically constituted Central Election Commission
IsraelUK bill is a test for global encrypted platforms
The UK Online Safety Bill faces criticism on multiple issues, including free speech, privacy and security
United KingdomIsraeli election hangs in the balance
The parliamentary election due in November once again features blocs for and against Binyamin Netanyahu
IsraelRadical groups will gain support among Palestinians
The Palestinian Authority and Hamas agreed a deal to end fighting which broke out after two Hamas members were arrested
PalestiniansPalestinian media freedom is heavily constrained
Media freedom in the West Bank and Gaza is curtailed by Israel, Palestinian authorities and the social media firms
PalestiniansPalestinian conflict boosts solar panel use in Gaza
The use of solar panels for electricity production has grown exponentially in the Gaza Strip since 2012
Palestinians