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The Iranian revolution transformed global extremism, replacing left-wing radicalism with religion

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us…

The Conversation

Nobody knows what would follow regime change in Iran – but what happened in 1979 offers some pointers

The radical clerics benefited then – but who would prevail this time, asks the Guardian’s international security correspondent Jason Burke

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: death toll rises to 16 from terror attack at Bondi after shooters targeted Jewish festival, victims include a child

Jewish families targeted in deadly terror attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

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The Revolutionists by Jason Burke review – from hijackings to holy war

A colourful study of the evolution of extremism in the tumultuous 1970s

The Guardian - UK

A lasting peace between Israel and Palestine? We’ve heard that before – the result was more bloodshed

In 1982, Ronald Reagan picked up the phone to Menachem Begin to tell him to end a war. There are lessons from history and we need to learn them, says Guardian international security correspondent Jason Burke

The Guardian - UK

Beyond all recognition: inside the 26 September Guardian Weekly

Israel, the state of Palestine and the UN. Plus: Rightwing America’s free speech paradox

The Guardian - UK

Yiyun Li and Barbara Demick among writers longlisted for Baillie Gifford prize

The 12 contenders for this year’s £50,000 nonfiction prize also include Lyse Doucet, Justin Marozzi, Frances Wilson, Adam LeBor and the Guardian’s Jason Burke

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Thursday briefing: What Israel’s new move to seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza means for the conflict

In today’s newsletter: Israel’s offensive has resulted in thousands of casualties and severe restrictions on aid, and signals a potential long-term territorial and political shift

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Gaza war: Israeli military says it is conducting ground activity in northern Gaza as dozens reported dead after Israeli strike – as it happened

Israeli military says it is conducting ground activities in northern Gaza Strip as health ministry reports 85 people killed by Israeli attacks overnight

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – as it happened

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’

The Guardian - AU

Israel has its Bin Laden moment, but it can’t be sure killing Sinwar will see off Hamas

The history of ‘decapitation strategies’ tells us it is almost impossible to know what effect assassinating a key figure such as Yahya Sinwar will have, writes Jason Burke

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death means for the war in Gaza

In today’s newsletter: The architect of the 7 October attack is dead, but Benjamin Netanyahu gave no indication that the war is about to end

The Guardian - UK

One year on from 7 October, our panel considers: what next for the Middle East?

There are so many players and so many imponderables. Truly it is a region on a knife edge

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The day that changed the world: inside the 4 October Guardian Weekly

7 October 2023 anniversary foreshadows a region on the brink. Plus: the shapeshifting Giorgia Meloni

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Tuesday briefing: What we know so far about Israel’s overnight ‘ground operation’ in Lebanon

In today’s newsletter: As Israel continues its shelling of Lebanon alongside its invasion of Gaza, questions arise about the cost of escalation – and chances of deescalation

The Texas Tribune

Amid stolen valor accusations, ex-commanding officer confirms he issued Rep. Troy Nehls' second Bronze Star

Nehls’ commanding officer in Afghanistan told The Texas Tribune that he issued the congressman his second Bronze Star, which was called into question by a CBS report.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Why Vladimir Putin won’t link Islamic State to Moscow terror attack

In today’s newsletter: As Russia mourns, the president is ignoring evidence of Islamic State’s responsibility – and instead hinting at a link to Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing

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Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Israel’s dispute with Unrwa

In today’s newsletter: The country has accused Unrwa workers of supporting Hamas – and a new story outlines ‘harassment’ of the agency in the West Bank

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: speaking to Israeli soldiers, floating in a dark pod, and the smallest things in the world

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: From Hezbollah to the Houthis, these are the risks of a wider Middle East war

In today’s newsletter: As David Cameron warns of “flashing red” security risks since 7 October, the Guardian’s Jason Burke explains the dangers of regional escalation involving Iran’s proxies

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Israeli troops watch warily as Gaza residents join slow march south

Thousands of Palestinians, carrying just a few possessions, move slowly through rubble of city they once called home

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