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The International Court of Justice, or ICJ, published a non-binding advisory opinion that Israel's policies and practices in the West Bank and east Jerusalem constitute illegal annexations of parts of the Palestinian Territories, Axios reported on July 19.

Israel: International Court of Justice Rules Israel Illegally Annexed Palestinian Territory

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In a speech to troops in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border "critical," The Times of Israel reported on July 19.

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

Israel's Knesset passed a resolution 68-9 rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported on July 18.

Israel: Knesset Passes Resolution Against Palestinian Statehood

Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike on a reported gathering of Hamas commanders and fighters killed scores of people in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis on July 13, The Times of Israel reported on July 15.

Israel, Gaza: Airstrike Targets Hamas Leaders in Khan Younis

The United States will permanently dismantle its temporary aid pier in Gaza after moving accumulated humanitarian aid from Cyprus to the embattled region over several days following the pier's expected reattachment on July 10, AP reported on July 9. 

U.S., Israel: U.S. To Permanently Dismantle Temporary Aid Pier in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a list of four demands as prerequisites for further hostage negotiations with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, The Times of Israel reported on July 7.

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Adds 'Impossible' Demands for Cease-Fire Talks

Israel's security Cabinet sent a new delegation to Doha, Qatar, to resume cease-fire negotiations with Hamas after the Palestinian militant group reportedly weakened its demand for an immediate and lasting path to ending the war in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported on July 4. 

Israel, Gaza: Hostage Negotiations Resume After Hamas Weakens Key Demand

In an interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza was moving to a less "intense phase," which would free up forces for war with Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in the north, BBC reported on June 24.

Israel, Gaza, Lebanon: Israel Shifts Its Gaze From Gaza to Lebanon

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference at the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2024. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Biden's exit from the U.S. presidential race will free him to pursue more aggressive action against Russia over Ukraine and increase pressure on Israel to end its war with Hamas. 

What To Expect from Biden's Foreign Policy Farewell Tour

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U.S. President Joe Biden on Nov. 1, 2023, in Washington.

U.S. President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris make her the likely Democratic candidate. While any Democratic president would face significant obstacles in enacting policy due to legislative and judicial constraints, foreign policy positions would remain largely aligned with Biden's, particularly on China, Russia and NATO. 

What Biden's Withdrawal Means for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

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Israeli soldiers guard a barrier, silhouetted against afternoon sun.

As Gaza moves closer to a post-war reality, political limitations in Israel and competing interests abroad muddy the waters of the region's future governance.

For Israel, the Challenge of Gaza's Future Governance Deepens

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Essential Geopolitics: Israel's and Hezbollah's Incentives and Constraints

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Join our analysts for this webcast recording exploring key topics identified in RANE's 2024 Third-Quarter Geopolitical Forecast.

2024 Third-Quarter Geopolitical Forecast Webcast

An Israeli tank moves into position during a drill in the annexed Golan Heights on Nov. 9, 2023, amid increasing cross-border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel as fighting continues in Israel's south with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

A limited Israeli incursion into Lebanon would likely see Iran's regional proxies provide mostly symbolic support for Hezbollah, while a broader Israeli campaign would raise the risk of a regional war. 

Gauging the Regional Fallout From Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Clashes

A smoke plume billows during Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel on June 23, 2024. 

While both sides still ultimately desire a negotiated solution, Israel and Hezbollah are on an escalatory path that could expand their conflict across southern Lebanon, raising the risk of a full-on war that could eventually draw in the U.S. and Iran.

Recent Hezbollah-Israel Escalations Raise the Specter of Another Major War

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Voters on June 6 in The Hague, the first day of the election for the European Parliament. In a vote that will shape the political direction and strategic priorities of the bloc for the next five years, elections for the European Parliament run from June 6-9.

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

The Weekly Rundown: BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet, European Parliamentary Elections

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Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) party dance, sing and chant slogans during a campaign march on May 24, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The Weekly Rundown: South Africa's General Election, Israel Resumes Hostage Talks With Hamas

Displaced Palestinians walk around a puddle in front of destroyed buildings and tents in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024.

All of the options for the enclave's post-war governance would risk destabilizing the Israeli government and are unlikely to prevent the resurgence of Hamas and other militant groups.

The Dilemma of Gaza's Post-War Future Puts Israel in a Tight Spot

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Taiwanese President-elect William Lai (C) on Jan. 13 in Taipei, Taiwan. Lai will officially begin his four-year presidency May 20.

The Weekly Rundown: Kenya's President Visits Washington, Lai Inaugurated in Taiwan

A picture taken on May 6, 2024, shows smoke billowing following a bombardment east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. 

If Hamas doesn't agree to a more favorable cease-fire deal, Israel will likely expand its push into Gaza's southernmost city at the risk of exacerbating domestic and international blowback.

With the Capture of a Border Crossing, Israel's Rafah Operation Has Begun

Israel-Hamas Conflict

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Israel: International Court of Justice Rules Israel Illegally Annexed Palestinian Territory

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

Israel: Knesset Passes Resolution Against Palestinian Statehood

Israel, Gaza: Airstrike Targets Hamas Leaders in Khan Younis

U.S., Israel: U.S. To Permanently Dismantle Temporary Aid Pier in Gaza

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Adds 'Impossible' Demands for Cease-Fire Talks

Israel, Gaza: Hostage Negotiations Resume After Hamas Weakens Key Demand

Israel, Gaza, Lebanon: Israel Shifts Its Gaze From Gaza to Lebanon

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