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Hamas may not have realized it when firing its first salvo against Jerusalem, but the challenge of its rockets didn’t end with a ceasefire—the administration now faces complex and urgent decisions that could affect the direction of its overall foreign policy.

From calling out Qatar and Turkey to encouraging direct Israeli aid, Washington should pursue bolder initiatives that boost the chances of avoiding bloodshed.

Washington should welcome Egypt’s desire to restore its role as a peace mediator, but only if both governments are willing to formulate a constructive approach that avoids repeating the mistakes of the Mubarak era.

What caused the latest Israeli-Palestinian crisis? What does each side seek to gain from it? And how can Washington help deescalate the fighting? Watch video or read a summary of this expert panel discussion.

The most imminent threat to his rule has fizzled since the shooting began, but domestic anger toward him remains widespread.

In addition to seeking Egypt’s help with mediation, the Biden administration needs to recognize that several motivations are driving Hamas in this round, so raising the cost to the group cannot just be measured in military terms.

در شرایطی که شورشیان مورد حمایت ایران در افزایش بُرد تسلیحات خود به جهش‌هایی دست یافته‌اند که تیررس آن‌ها را به مرزهای اسرائیل و کشورهای دیگر نزدیک‌ می‌کند، آمریکا باید آن‌ را چالشی در زمینه گسترش تسلیحات، و فراتر از جنگ داخلی یمن، ببیند.

The diverse coalition may be able to form a viable government, but it will need to navigate carefully in light of internal political differences and Netanyahu’s presence in the opposition as a potential spoiler.

Benefitting from offshore natural gas reserves should be a win-win situation, but in this case the players may turn it into a zero-sum game.