The Middle East is a mess. I know, that’s not exactly a news flash. For decades, Israel and Hamas have been caught in the same exhausting cycle: rockets fly, bombs drop, the world yells “ceasefire,” and then—surprise—it all starts over again. It’s like watching the world’s worst rerun, except every season ends with more destruction,…
Palestinian Statehood: Hope or Hazard?
A fresh Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that most Americans now support international recognition of a Palestinian state, which is a striking shift in public opinion. For many, the heartbreaking humanitarian crisis in Gaza has stirred compassion, with recognition seen as a step toward justice and lasting peace. Yet others voice serious concerns: terrorism, weak governance, and…
Truth and Tragedy in Gaza
It’s hard to watch the news coming out of Gaza without feeling a deep sense of sorrow. Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in the Gaza Strip, and the airstrikes have taken a heavy toll on Palestinian lives. War is ugly, brutal, and heart-wrenching, and no one should take lightly the loss of innocent life.…
Hamas’ Cruelty on Full Display: A Wake-Up Call for the West
The latest display of Hamas' depravity—the public spectacle of returning hostage remains, some mislabeled, others locked in coffins with missing keys, all while Palestinian crowds cheered—should erase any lingering illusions about who and what Israel is fighting. This was not an act of war; it was an act of raw, calculated evil. The sheer cruelty…
Trump’s Reckless Gaza Plan: Foolish, Yet Hints at a Larger Truth
Donald Trump is, if nothing else, consistent. His latest proposal to take control of Gaza and rebuild it as an American project is just the latest example of his signature blend of brash, thoughtless rhetoric and occasional accidental insight. The suggestion that the United States, fresh off the disastrous occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, should…
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