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Israel’s threat to Gaza’s last refuge

What does the Israeli ground invasion threat mean for the million refugees sheltering in the city of Rafah? Ruth Michaelson reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbFebruary 15, 2024

Israel-Gaza: a week of tearful reunions and an uneasy truce

As Israeli hostages were exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, the intense fighting was paused this week. Jason Burke reports on an emotional few days and what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbDecember 01, 2023

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A truce agreement in Gaza

On late Tuesday night, Israel’s cabinet met to vote on a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage and prisoner exchange. Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbNovember 22, 2023

What will it take to free the hostages taken by Hamas?

On 7 October, 240 people in Israel were kidnapped and taken into Gaza. A month on, only a handful have been released. Bethan McKernan reports The mothers whose children are held hostage by Hamas: ‘All we want is them home’ Israel-Hamas war – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbNovember 09, 2023

‘We’re totally isolated’: inside Gaza as Israel’s war intensifies

As Israel steps up its military campaign in Gaza, residents trapped in the territory are facing a humanitarian crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbOctober 31, 2023

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How a contested history feeds the Israel-Palestine conflict

Certain dates are seared into the minds of those who have tried to untangle the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict, be it 1917, 1947, 1967, 1973 – and now 2023. Chris McGreal reports on an escalating war that is only understandable by looking to the past. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

en-gbOctober 23, 2023

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