Israel-Gaza war: Does the West have the power to stop Israel? | UpFront

While Western countries initially expressed their unconditional support for Israel after the October 7 attacks, eventually some began voicing their concern as the humanitarian crisis and the civilian death toll in Gaza worsened. France’s President Emmanuel Macron was one of the few Western leaders …

Israel-Gaza War: Can Hamas be defeated? | UpFront

Following the October 7 Hamas attack that left 1,200 dead, Israel repeatedly promised to eradicate the group, launching a devastating counteroffensive against the Palestinians. Nearly eight weeks since the start of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, at least 15,000 Palestinians have been killed. Gaza …

Former ICC chief prosecutor: Israel’s siege of Gaza is a 'genocide' | UpFront

Since October 7, accusations of genocide and ethnic cleansing have been used to describe some of the actions of Israel and Hamas. But how are these terms actually defined? Can they be applied in the current situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories? And if perpetrators were to b…

A second Nakba? What history tells us about Palestine and Israel | UpFront

Nearly two months after the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israel’s response has killed more than 14,500 Palestinians. While many see the current conflict as a reaction to the attack that killed 1,200 people in Israel, others have pointed out that this view ignores crucial historical context and that …

Israel-Gaza: 'We all have 13,000 deaths on our conscience' | UpFront

As Israel’s bombardment and siege of Gaza rages on, it continues to inflict a heavy toll on civilians. Many experts and politicians across the globe have raised concerns about allegations of war crimes by both Hamas and Israel, including the targeting of civilians, bombing of hospitals and taking …

Why has India’s Narendra Modi strengthened ties with Israel? | UpFront

India has traditionally been a supporter of Palestinian rights, so it was a surprise when, amid Israel’s deadly air strikes, India abstained from a vote on the United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire. Early in his premiership, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi established warm relation…

Israel-Gaza war: Is Israel weaponising anti-Semitism? | UpFront

Scholars and experts unpack the meaning and use of anti-Semitism during the Israel-Gaza war in an UpFront special. - As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza, some experts warn of a potential genocide. Israeli leaders have at times justified their attacks on the besieged strip by invoking the h…

Yanis Varoufakis on Israel-Gaza: 'We Europeans have created this' | UpFront

Six weeks after Hamas’s attacks on October 7, Israel continues its bombardment and siege of Gaza. While Israel’s response has the full support of the majority of European countries, some dissenting voices are making themselves heard and calling for a ceasefire. So, what role is Europe playing in …

Israel-Gaza war: Escalating violence in the West Bank | UpFront

While all eyes are on Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank are facing escalating restrictions and attacks from settlers and the Israeli military. “We have been saying and warning everybody, this isn't a war on Hamas, it’s a war on the Palestinian people,” says the head of the Palestinian Mission to…

Israel-Gaza war: What are the limits to the principle of self-defence? | UpFront

The Israel-Gaza war has been raging for more than a month, killing over 10,500 civilians in Gaza, half of them children. Israel says it is acting in legitimate self-defence and is rooting out Hamas. Meanwhile, criticism over the deadly Israeli air strikes is mounting, with rights groups and some co…