Palestinians ride on a vehicle as they flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip May 13. — Reuters
Palestinians ride on a vehicle as they flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip May 13. — Reuters

Palestinians ride on a vehicle as they flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — Reuters
Palestinians ride on a vehicle as they flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — Reuters

Displaced Palestinians sheltering in a school prepare to flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — Reuters
Displaced Palestinians sheltering in a school prepare to flee Rafah after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of the southern Gaza City in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — Reuters

Palestinian pack their belongings as they prepare to flee Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — AFP
Palestinian pack their belongings as they prepare to flee Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on May 13. — AFP

Opinion

Editorial

New regional order
Updated 11 May, 2026

New regional order

The fact is that the US has only one true security commitment in the Middle East — Israel.
A better start
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A better start

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Widening gap
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Widening gap

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Momentary relief
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Momentary relief

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India’s global shame
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India’s global shame

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Aurat March restrictions
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Aurat March restrictions

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