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A U.S.-Israel panel will discuss civilian harm during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in early December, AP reported on Nov. 19.

U.S., Israel: U.S.-Israel Panel on Civilian Harm To Convene in December

The U.S. State Department said it would not institute an arms cut-off to Israeli military units accused of human rights abuses, NBC News reported on Nov. 12. 

U.S., Israel: State Department Will Not Cut Off Arms Deliveries to Israel

Qatar

Qatar suspended its role as a mediator in negotiations between Hamas and Israel due to a lack of progress in recent rounds, though it held open the possibility to resume its role if there was a willingness to end the war, CNN reported Nov. 9.

Qatar, Israel, Palestinian Territories: Doha Suspends Mediation Efforts, Reportedly Expels Hamas

Hamas and Fatah have reportedly agreed to form a joint committee to govern Gaza to facilitate humanitarian aid distribution and reconstruction following the latest round of negotiations in Egypt, though details of the agreement are unknown, The New Arab reported Nov. 4, citing a senior Hamas source.

Palestinian Territories: Hamas and Fatah Agree to Form Joint Committee to Administer Gaza

Hamas official Taher al-Nunu told Agence France-Presse that any short-term cease-fire with Israel was a "non-starter" without a withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, The Times of Israel reported on Oct. 31.

Israel, Gaza: Hamas Rejects Short-Term Cease-Fire

South Africa

Economics

South Africa's presidency said it filed evidence with the International Court of Justice showing that Israel was violating the genocide convention in Gaza, News24 reported on Oct. 28.

South Africa: Pretoria Files Evidence to ICJ in Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel

The Israeli Knesset passed two bills that significantly restrict the activities of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, or UNRWA, in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, CNN reported on Oct. 28. 

Israel: Knesset Passes Bills Significantly Restricting UNRWA Operations in Israel, Gaza, West Bank

Egypt

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly rejected an Egyptian-proposed, two-day temporary cease-fire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and denied the plan's existence in an Oct. 28 Likud party meeting after Reuters initially reported on the deal on Oct. 27.

Israel: Netanyahu Reportedly Rejects Proposal for Temporary Cease-Fire With Hamas

Assessments

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaks to journalists in Riyadh before the first meeting of Saudi Arabia's new global alliance to push for Palestinian statehood on Oct. 30, 2024. 

Energy

Protracted regional conflicts risk undermining the kingdom's efforts to diversify its oil-reliant economy, normalize ties with Israel, and balance between Iran and its opponents. 

Saudi Arabia's Regional Strategy, Part 1: Balancing Between Iran and Its Rivals

Columns

On Geopolitics

An Israeli police officer stands near the remains of an Iranian missile on Oct. 2, 2024, near the Dead Sea, Israel. 

In gauging how the conflict will evolve, much will depend on the level of Trump's support for Israel and hostility toward Iran.

How the Israel-Iran Conflict May Play Out With a Trump Presidency

U.S.-Iran Relations

Japan

Sri Lanka

A ballot is cast in front of the Japanese flag. On Nov. 11, the country will select a prime minister and convene an extraordinary session of its bicameral Diet.

Environment, Science & Technology

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Japan Selects a Prime Minister, Trump's Shadow Looms Over COP29

A billboard congratulating Donald Trump on his win in the U.S. presidential election is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Nov. 7, 2024.

The return of a more like-minded U.S. president will embolden far-right members of Israel's government to advance their domestic and foreign agendas.

Israel's Far-Right Welcomes Trump's Return to the White House

Global Elections

Media

Podcasts

What does a Trump victory mean for the U.S. economy?

Essential Geopolitics: The Economic Outlook for the U.S.

Mexico

China

Ukraine

Russia

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election event in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Trump will place more tariffs on U.S. trade partners and reduce support for Ukraine, but he will largely maintain Biden's approach to the U.S. tech rivalry with China and the Middle East conflict.

Trump's Win Will Ripple Across the World

U.S.-China Relations

What is the significance of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing, and what role did he play in the organization?

Essential Geopolitics: The Trajectory of the Israel-Hamas War

Iraq

Moldova

The first day of early voting in the Nov. 5 U.S. election Oct. 21, 2024, in Stamford, Connecticut. U.S. voters will select a new president, 435 representatives, 34 senators, and any number of state and municipal officials Nov. 5.

The Weekly Rundown: America Votes, Qatar's Constitutional Referendum

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Syria

A general view of Tehran after several explosions amid an Israeli attack were heard there Oct. 26, 2024.

Israel's long-awaited response to Iran's Oct. 1 strike proves restrained, limiting the risk of all-out war.

Israel's Measured Attack on Iran Calibrated to Avoid a Response

Yemen

Smoke billows from a fire at oil storage tanks in Hodeidah, Yemen, a day after Israeli strikes hit the city’s port on July 21, 2024. 

Resource and geographical constraints will deter Israel from launching a sustained campaign against Houthis in Yemen, which will only risk emboldening the group.

Israel's Airstrikes in Yemen Are Unlikely To Turn Into a Bigger Anti-Houthi Campaign

Lebanon

A picture taken on Sept. 30, 2024, shows a fire over an area of southern Lebanon following an Israeli bombardment. 

A long war of attrition would likely favor Hezbollah, though Israel could still emerge victorious if it sustains enough domestic and international support for its military campaign in Lebanon.

How Will the Israel-Hezbollah War Evolve?

People are reflected in a window displaying a poster of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Palestinian camp of Bourj al-Barajneh on Aug. 8, 2024, in Beirut, Lebanon. 

Sinwar's assassination sets Hamas on the path of succession once more, opening the door to policy change and factionalism.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Israel: U.S.-Israel Panel on Civilian Harm To Convene in December

U.S., Israel: State Department Will Not Cut Off Arms Deliveries to Israel

Qatar, Israel, Palestinian Territories: Doha Suspends Mediation Efforts, Reportedly Expels Hamas

Palestinian Territories: Hamas and Fatah Agree to Form Joint Committee to Administer Gaza

Israel, Gaza: Hamas Rejects Short-Term Cease-Fire

South Africa: Pretoria Files Evidence to ICJ in Gaza Genocide Case Against Israel

Israel: Knesset Passes Bills Significantly Restricting UNRWA Operations in Israel, Gaza, West Bank

Israel: Netanyahu Reportedly Rejects Proposal for Temporary Cease-Fire With Hamas

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