Lying is what many powerful states routinely do, particularly in wartime. But at some point, reality will intrude
Global opinion appears to be shifting against Israel – but will that be enough to force an end to the bloodshed?
The Israeli leader is emboldened by a hard-right coalition and frustrated with calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza
Hamas must have anticipated the sheer scale of Israel’s attack, suggesting it thinks the conflict could last decades
The US achieved nothing in the Middle East, but millions of civilians paid the price – the same will be true now
