Middle East
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Despite international outcry for a ceasefire, the Israel-Hamas war rages on as Israel’s ground offensive escalates, and friction between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu widens.
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Netanyahu issues a public apology amid increasing pressure for one of the worst security failures in Israel’s history and ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan visits the Rafah crossing to address accusations of war crimes.
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A widening conflict looms over the Middle East, with clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border and air strikes in Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank. What would escalation mean for the region and Washington?
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Commentary & Analysis
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"The trains have already collided. And the remaining question is whether the region will now explode," writes Ivo Daalder.
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Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.
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But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.