Commentary

Germans used to think Israel was more responsible for the conflict in the Middle East. Now they are more likely to blame Palestinians.

The U.S. and Israel have what has historically been called a “special relationship,” and the U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

The U.S. is among the top donors to a United Nations agency that runs Palestinian refugee camps.  

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"Fury on the Arab streets has now made the prospect of escalation more likely," writes Ivo Daalder.

"A military solution alone will, at best, postpone the next outbreak of violence," says Elizabeth Shackelford.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Interview with Aly Colón about language, how readers can get the most balanced coverage of a crisis like the Hamas-Israel war, and what 'objectivity' means.

"What you're seeing on both sides of the border there right now is just complete despair," says Cécile Shea.