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As Israel’s war in Gaza bogs down, some leaders are urging a major assault on Hezbollah. That would be disastrous.
Jalaa Marey / AFP / Getty The United States and Israel Are Coming Apart
The disagreements aren’t just over tactics. They’ve become fundamental.
Brendan Smialowski / AFP / Getty Why the U.S. and Saudis Want a Two-State Solution, and Israel Doesn’t
How hard is the White House willing to push for a resolution of the Palestinian issue?
Chip Somodevilla / Getty Blinken’s Make-or-Break Tour of the Middle East
Whether Washington can de-escalate tensions will determine the future of its regional authority.
Mark Schiefelbein / POOL / AFP / Getty Were the Saudis Right About the Houthis After All?
For years, Riyadh struggled to convince its Western allies that the Yemeni militia posed a serious threat.
Associated Press Was Saleh al-Arouri Special, or Is Israel Just Getting Started?
The first assassination outside of Gaza may be a sign of what’s to come.
Bilal Jawich / Xinhua / Getty Why Trump Won’t Win
His threats to democracy make him dangerous. They also make him a weak candidate.
Joe Raedle / Getty Israel’s Impossible Dilemma
The IDF can hand Hamas either a Pyrrhic victory or a real one
John Macdougall / AFP / Getty Israel’s Dangerous Delusion
No third party will step in to govern Gaza.
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