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An Israeli police water cannon is deployed near the Damascus Gate to the Old City of Jerusalem as a fire burns during clashes between police and Palestinian protesters on Monday.

Analysis

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

‘Is this the big one?’: The next intifada could be fuelled over Tiktok

The Israeli government, the surrounding Arab nations and the Palestinian Authority all desperately want to shut down the crisis but the call to arms have moved to social media.

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Opinion & Perspectives

‘Is this the big one?’: The next intifada could be fuelled over Tiktok

Thomas L. Friedman

The Israeli government, the surrounding Arab nations and the Palestinian Authority all desperately want to shut down the crisis but the call to arms have moved to social media.

The latest cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians will be hard to stop

Roland Oliphant

Diplomatic pressure is unlikely to have much effect as the death toll rises and action brings more retaliation.

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Kevin Rudd

The Morrison government has trashed a 50-year convention when it comes to public comment about Taiwan.

North America

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Gender

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Asia

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Analysis

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

‘Is this the big one?’: The next intifada could be fuelled over Tiktok

The Israeli government, the surrounding Arab nations and the Palestinian Authority all desperately want to shut down the crisis but the call to arms have moved to social media.