"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.
"What you're seeing on both sides of the border there right now is just complete despair," says Cécile Shea.
James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.
The current configuration of the international system is a recipe for frozen conflicts to thaw, Paul Poast argues.
Cécile Shea unpacks the militant group's background following its recent attacks on Israel.
Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.
Ravi Agrawal, Catherine Philp, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
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