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To Support Ukraine, Persuade the Elephant
I think quite a lot about persuasion. What is it, exactly, that moves a person from one position to another?…
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Top Biden adviser meets with Israeli leaders amid differences over the war.
Israel’s defense minister said on Thursday that the war against Hamas “will last more than several months,” signaling determination to…
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Israel’s War Cabinet Reflects the National Consensus, for Now
A team of rivals joined together to lead Israel’s war effort. But beneath the veneer of unity, there are political…
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The U.S. criticizes Israel for ‘indiscriminate’ bombing in Gaza.
President Biden met with the families of Americans being held hostage in Gaza at the White House on Wednesday, a…
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Under Rules of War, ‘Proportionality’ in Gaza Is Not About Evening the Score
The concept, important for determining the legality of an act of war, is about weighing civilian harm against military objectives,…
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U.N. General Assembly Votes for Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Countering U.S. Veto
The U.N. General Assembly demanded an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in an overwhelming vote on Tuesday that highlighted…
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Biden Warns Israel It Is ‘Losing Support’ Over War
The president’s words exposed a widening rift between his administration and that of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as casualties rise…
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Tuesday Briefing
Skirmishes between Israel and Hezbollah.
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As Fighting Rages in Gaza, Israel Issues Warnings on Another Front
Top Israeli officials hinted at a powerful response to attacks by Hezbollah across the northern border with Lebanon, as to…
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Pressure Rising on U.S. After Vetoing U.N. Call for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt…