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Over this small muslim nation. >> dont criticize qatar. >> reporter: but on the eve of the games, fifas president criticized the critics. >> you want to stay home and hammer and criticize and say how bad they are, these arabs, or these u.s. lums, or whatever. >> reporter: american fans we met say theyre aware of the controversy. that didnt deter you, obviously. >> no, thats obviously something the qatari government needs to, you know, deal with itself, and were here for the soccer. >> reporter: ...

Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take.

Its definitely a marking of history for the arabs, and were all very proud, especially as a qatari, im very proud that my country is hosting such a big event. qatar has repeatedly said that it will be welcoming of all people, of all races, of all sexual orientations. and i think that a lot of the people here in qatar know that this is a great opportunity for qatar, who have seemingly been in the shadows for a really long time. but there are, of course, qataris who remain in the shadows. i would ...

Because the shah was an ally when it came to regional goals. this was a natural alliance of the united states. >> the president and the shah of iran spent a long time speaking abut the middle east. >> jimmy carter saw the middle east and the settlement of the conflict between israelis and arabs as central to any kind of stability for the next generation. >> hopes for a middle east peace settlement were never higher than they were last november when sadat went to jerusalem to meet begin. after be...

Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir used to be seen as a dangerous radical. Now he is mainstream.

To win election, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest last year and the subsequent inclusion of Arab lawmakers in the government.

Bibi Netanyahu is poised to form a government with allies once seen as completely outside the norms and boundaries of Israeli politics.

There has been an ongoing attempt to evict palestinian residents who have been there many years to make way forjewish settlers. he is often seen on the streets of the neighbourhood in the past year or so and his supporters were there last night again as clashes broke out. they were there celebrating his victory. so it has been a very quick rise to what is now the heart of government in israel and i think thatis government in israel and i think that is creating a sense of shock with many mainstre...