Thursday, October 26, 2023

War Has Smashed Assumptions About Israeli-Palestinian Conflict; U.S. strikes Iran in Syria

US fighter jets strike Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US troops | AP News

War Has Smashed Assumptions About Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Some paradigms taken for granted about Israel and the Palestinians, both in Gaza and the West Bank, have been broken. So has the idea that Washington can ignore the Middle East.

Israeli Tanks Briefly Enter Gaza After Netanyahu Vows Hamas Will ‘Pay the Price’
The Israeli military said the tank raid was in preparation for the “next stages of combat.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that a ground invasion was likely, but did not give specifics.

Israel’s Army Is Ready to Invade Gaza. Its Divided Government May Not Be.
In the 20 days since Hamas attacked, Israel’s Air Force has pounded Gaza and its troops have gotten into position. But its leaders disagree about what to do next.