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latest news & developmentsThe truth about false balance
The Ombud speaks out on when the journalistic ideal of fairness is co-opted.
Gaza desolation: Was it worth it?
Israel’s ‘victory’ has left Gaza City in ruins, but the 50-day war has strengthened Hamas’s influence.
Hamas agrees to 24-hour Eid truce
Hamas has agreed to observe a 24-hour humanitarian truce after initially rejecting such an offer by Israel.
Curious case of Israel’s invasion of Gaza
The trail of blame for three missing Israeli boys, which the Israeli government has used as the reason for their latest military exercise, is weak.
Gold gains as unrest is weighed against US outlook
Unrest in Ukraine and the Middle East has seen gold rebound 9.4% this year while the Fed warns benchmark rates could rise sooner than expected.
Gaza: ANCYL demands Israeli ambassador leave SA
The ANC Youth League in the Western Cape has called for Israeli ambassador to South Africa Arthur Lenk to leave the country amid unrest in Gaza.
Red line moves into dangerous moral ground
The ethical boundaries are constantly shifting for Israeli soldiers in the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestine and Israel: Teen deaths highlight power imbalance
The latest killings bring to the forefront Palestinians’ deep concern about prisoners and has reopened wounds on both sides.
Gaza: The land that aches behind its blockade
Dervla Murphy spent a month in Gaza once it was possible to get in via Egypt after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, and has brough out a book.
Gaza refugee tipped to win ‘Arab Idol’
Singer Mohammed Assaf has had messages of support from Palestine’s president, despite being arrested more than 20 times by Hamas for his singing.
Palestine: Love and lentils in the holy land
Palestinian women are turning their kitchens into a much-needed source of revenue — and fellowship.
Israel abandons controversial phosphorus smokescreen
Israel says it is phasing out white phosphorus smokescreen munitions whose use during its 2008-2009 offensive drew war crimes allegations.
Gender segregation now mandatory in Gaza schools
Starting with the new school year in September, Gaza boys and girls in middle and high school will be breaking the law if they study side by side.
UN cans Gaza marathon after Hamas bans women runners
Gaza’s third international marathon has been cancelled after the ruling Hamas movement refused to allow women to run.
US stops UN condemnation of Israel-Gaza conflict
The United States has blocked a UN Security Council statement condemning the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.