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Boycotts and browbeating of Israel: What鈥檚 changed since the last Gaza war?In contrast to the quieter international reaction after the last Gaza war in 2008-2009, more countries are suspending diplomatic ties, enacting arms embargoes, and openly criticizing Israel.
As Gaza war ebbs, Israeli Arabs feel under threatArab citizens of Israel complain of business boycotts, harassment, and restrictions on speech in the wake of Israel's latest war with Hamas.
In this Gaza neighborhood, a possible Israeli war crimeResidents of the Gaza neighborhood of Khuzaa say they were blocked from fleeing during days of intense Israeli shelling last month. Human Rights Watch says the incident appears to be a war crime.
The ExplainerIraq's jihadis have vowed to wipe out the Yazidis. Who are they?The ancient religious group, concentrated in Iraq, have been targeted for extermination by the so-called Islamic State that seized a number of towns along the Iraq-Syrian border this week.
In famously argumentative Israel, near total support for Gaza offensiveWhile many outside Israel question if Israel's offensive in Gaza is proportional to the threat, it's hard to find any hand-wringing in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
What could be done to break the Israeli-Palestinian revenge cycle?The possible capture of an Israeli soldier by Hamas has dialed up the intensity of the fight over Gaza. But some say the cycle of periodic bloodshed can be broken.
How Israel鈥檚 tech sector keeps humming with 86,000 reservists called upDouble shifts and contingency plans are kicking into gear as many key tech players get called to southern Israel to fight in Gaza.
Why captured Israeli soldier raises the stakes for Israel and HamasThe IDF is bombing the southern Gaza Strip after a soldier went missing this morning in a clash with Hamas militants. Captured Israeli soldiers can give Hamas significant leverage.
The ExplainerWhy the path to an Israeli-Hamas cease-fire is harder this timeIsrael and Hamas have fought and come to an uneasy cease-fire four times in six years. What makes this round of fighting 鈥� and truce talks 鈥� different?
With militia standoff in Tripoli, Libya's democratic dream may be dyingLibya has tried, and largely failed, to chart a democratic course since 2011. Greece is sending ships to evacuate expats from Libya after the US and others closed their missions.聽
Does US have the UAE's back? Drafted youth don't think soThe United Arab Emirates is turning to its own for defense amid skepticism that the US would come to its aid in the face of a security threat from Iran or Islamic militants.
Eid offers no respite for war-weary Palestinians in GazaEid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. is usually marked joyously. This year the only thing that seemed to elicit cheer in Gaza was rockets fired at Israel.
Hamas attacks by tunnel rattle Israelis on Gaza borderHamas soldiers have infiltrated Israel four times since the latest conflict began. Evidence of still functioning tunnels indicates Israel's Gaza offensive isn't close to being over.
FocusWhy Gulf states seek status quo from Iran nuclear negotiationsBehind Gulf States' opposition to Iran's nuclear program is fear that after decades of international isolation and US animosity, Iran could be coming in from the cold.
Proposed truce extension in Gaza collapsesA 12-hour humanitarian lull in the fighting between Hamas and Israel ended Sunday and firing on both sides resumed. Some in Gaza are digging in for a longer conflict.
FocusCan Iran build bridges to regional foes?Islamic State extremists in Iraq have created a common enemy in the region. But Iran has to tackle deep distrust 鈥撀燼nd keep nuclear talks on track 鈥撀爐o forge a new relationship with its Arab neighbors.
Classroom brings a rare, welcome 'escape' for refugees in LebanonSyrian and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon face a multitude of hurdles to complete their educations, like obtaining books or taking exams recognized by their home country. One charity has stepped in to help.
Love in a time of war: Can Tinder, Grindr and kissing selfies ease tensions?Even as Israeli and Palestinian casualties rise, dating sites offer a unique window on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 鈥� with interfaith couples making their voices heard online.
Amid cease-fire, Gaza residents head home to find widespread destructionIn the city of Beit Hanoun, near the border with Israel, house after house was flattened, reduced to piles of rubble, or an empty shell. For one resident, it was a call to resistance.
Israel extends 12-hour cease-fire, will it go past midnight?Seven nations have asked Israel and Hamas to extend Saturday's cease-fire. Israel reportedly agreed to extend the cease-fire until midnight Saturday to discuss a longer extension.聽 What about Hamas?
