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War in the Middle East

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The Christian Science Monitor's coverage of the 2023 war between Hamas and Israel, and related articles.

Israeli protesters are back on their feet. Missing is a unified voice.

In West Bank, wave of settler violence creating feel of a war zone

In northern Gaza, famine sets in: ‘We will eat anything’

Israel’s retaliation dilemma: Listen to its instincts, or its allies?

In words and deeds, US seeks Israeli restraint after Iran’s attack

Snapshots from Gaza: By sheer will, Palestinian women eke out a life

Gaza aid workers press on, shaken by lethal Israeli strike on convoy

Five ways Israel is changing after six months of war in Gaza

In besieged and starving Gaza, Ramadan charity and prayers endure

Palestinian Mandela? Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned preacher of unity.

Israeli reconstruction near Gaza lacks a key building block: Trust

Does US deterrence work against Iran’s allies? Yes and no.

Israelis begin to sour on Biden as US ratchets up pressure over Gaza

Ramadan peace prevails in Jerusalem as all sides keep extremists at bay

Biden talks of Gaza ‘red line’ for Israel, but his options are limited