In-depth: Israel's war is expected to target the tunnel network in Gaza, but underground warfare is risky and slow, and Hamas will hold clear advantages.
Analysis: Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas and has the capacity to severely damage its operational abilities, but a new generation of Palestinian armed groups will form if there is no viable political solution to Israel's military occupation.
Analysis: The disgraced former central bank governor faces international sanctions and arrest warrants for rampant corruption and financial crimes. Will his downfall serve as a warning to Lebanon's ruling elite?
Analysis: While their election in 2022 broke the monopoly of traditional sectarian parties, Forces of Change MPs have faced challenges in impacting Lebanon's political system.
In-depth: A recent escalation in attacks against the press and journalists in Lebanon signals a decline in media freedoms, exacerbated by a culture of impunity, corruption, and the economic crisis.
In-depth: Facing legal obstacles and systematic obstructions by ruling elites, the investigation into the deadly Beirut blast has stagnated in the face of Lebanon's pervasive political divisions.
Analysis: While China has gained more economic influence in the Middle East over the past decade it is unlikely to take on military and security commitments or choose sides in the region's power struggles.