In its earlier invasions, Israel said its aim was to secure its northern frontier and stop cross-border attacks, but it achieved less decisive results than military planners and political leaders intended.
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Why the World’s Biggest Powers Can’t Stop a Middle East War
The United States’ ability to influence events in the Mideast has waned, and other major nations have essentially been onlookers.
In Lebanese Refugee Community, People See Hope in Hamas
In Ein al-Hilweh, Lebanon, long mired in poverty and despair, Hamas recruitment is up and the downtrodden air has given way to defiance and celebration.
Peace Activists in Israel Renew Their Push for a Solution
Long derided as naïve, even traitors, the bridge builders between Israelis and Palestinians sense opportunity in the aftermath of the Hamas attack.
Nobel Peace Prize: A Growing List of Questionable Choices
From Aung San Suu Kyi to Abiy Ahmed, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded at least six times in the past three decades to recipients whose recognition is being second-guessed.