On our radarMiddle East on precipice of regional war following epochal weekEvents over the past week in the Middle East have been nothing short of seismic. Israel’s response has been a year of total war in Gaza. For a round-up of our reporting from the past year, read: One year of war in Gaza. Gaza-based writer Nour ElAssy reflects on how small moments of human kindness have helped to preserve humanity through 12 months of hell. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize is set to be awarded on 11 October.