On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel killing at least 1,200 …
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Abstract: On October 7, 2023, Hamas—in coalition with a range of other groups including Palestinian …
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Abstract: When Hamas took over the Gaza Strip by force of arms in 2007, it …
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Last Friday, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced that they have reached an agreement to reestablish …
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Quiet mediation efforts between Egypt and Iran have been going on for months, seeking to …
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As risks of further escalation begin to mount, frantic diplomatic efforts are currently underway to …
Read More »Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce
The deal seemed on the verge of unraveling. Hamas had accused Israel of failing to …
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As I look out over Lebanon from high up on Israel’s northern border, I see …
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