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"As the new year rolls in, mutual distrust continues to obstruct mutual understanding," Paul Heer writes.

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

"Netanyahu made some sounds today that perhaps this will maybe push Hamas to deal. We'll see," Cécile Shea tells WGN.

"They may be preparing to better operate with Russia as they square off against South Korea," Karl Friedhoff says.

“Being welcomed into the great power club is as much about perception as it is about reality," Paul Poast writes.

"China has become not just an enabler, I would say a participant in this direct confrontation, which is direct violation of international law."

Cécile Shea joins Al Arabi to discuss the ongoing challenges getting aid into Gaza.

Nonresident Fellow Joshua Busby unpacks what a Trump administration could mean for Korea.

"I don't believe there's ever been a time where the US has been this public in its criticism and pressure on Israel," says former US diplomat Cécile Shea.