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Israel's War in Gaza Was Always Aimed at Iran

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"For Netanyahu, the destruction of Gaza was a demonstration to Tehran of Israel’s willingness to utilize massive military force," Paul Poast writes.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Richard Drew / AP
Defense and Security

War in the Middle East

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Peter Spiegel, Philip Stephens, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Bombing in Lebanon
Hassan Ammar / AP
Global Politics

Fears of a Wider War Grow in the Middle East

In the News
Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks what the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran could mean for the region.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security

American Evangelicals' Unique Support for Israel

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Running Numbers by Saafya Alnaqib

American evangelical Christians demonstrate a unique affinity for the nation of Israel, highlighted by their views of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

a wooden cross held in front of American and Israeli flags
Eric Gay / AP
Public Opinion

Crisis in Lebanon, Ukraine's Victory Plan, Japan's PM Race

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ken Moriyasu, & Yaroslav Trofimov join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Thousands fleeing Souther Lebanon as Israel airstrikes continue
Mohammed Zaatari / AP
Global Politics

Explosions in Lebanon, Far Right in Europe, Ukraine Peace Plan

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Stefanie Bolzen, Stefan Kornelius, and Andrew Roth join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Lebanon citizens watching the news of explosions
AP / Hassan Ammar
Global Politics

Middle East Crisis, Russia-Ukraine War, US Candidates' Foreign Policy

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Protests in Israel.
Ariel Schalit / AP
Global Politics

Shifting US Opinions and Rising Dissent on Israel-Hamas War

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Running Numbers by Devanshi Shah

Polling shows younger Americans desire a less active US role in the conflict than their elders.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion

Most in US Favor Continued Military Support for Israel until Hostages Are Released

In the News
The Hill
Coauthors

But only half of survey respondents said they favor the US “supporting Israel militarily until Hamas is dismantled or destroyed.”

Netanyahu and Biden meet in the Oval Office
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

Majority of Americans Favor US Military Aid to Israel until Hostages Are Returned

In the News
CNN
Coauthors

But Council surveys show a narrow majority now say the US should condition such aid not be used toward military operations against Palestinians.

People gather to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas during a demonstration at Times Square
Andres Kudacki / AP
Public Opinion