Israel
Israel's political divisions will deepen
A successful hostage release operation did not ultimately stop minister Benny Gantz from quitting the government
IsraelIsrael move may harm Colombia’s coal sector
Colombia’s president is taking a strong stance on Israel, but that will likely come at a cost
ColombiaIsrael-Hezbollah confrontation heats up
Israeli authorities have been dealing with fires that erupted in northern Israel after attacks by Lebanese Hezbollah
IsraelUS president raises pressure for an Israel-Hamas deal
On May 31, US President Joe Biden presented what he described as an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza
IsraelIsrael's economic recovery will remain restrained
The economy rebounded in the first quarter from the initial effects of the war, but the long-term outlook is weak
IsraelIsrael’s border control could complicate Egypt ties
Israeli forces now have control over a corridor running along the Egyptian-Gazan border
IsraelIsrael-Palestinian Hamas Gaza war has deep roots
This background brief explains Hamas’s role in Gaza and some drivers of Israel’s response
PalestiniansEU Palestinian recognition will have limited impact
Ireland, Spain and Norway are the latest European countries to announce their recognition of a Palestinian state
Ireland
