A missile explodes in Gaza City during an Israeli air strike. (Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images)
Israel will seek to eliminate the threat posed by the Palestinian militant group for good, but its campaign in Gaza could draw in other adversaries, including Hezbollah and al-Qaeda. Get the quick take
While there must be a military component to Israel’s response to its security challenge, there is no solely military answer. A diplomatic component will need to be introduced into the equation, including a credible Israeli plan for bringing about a viable Palestinian state. Read the opinion
The shocking assault by Hamas on Israel will trigger massive retaliation from Israeli forces and likely have region-wide security repercussions. Get the quick take
The Palestinian militant group has struggled to govern Gaza and remains committed to violently resisting Israel. Its surprise attack against Israel threatens a wider conflagration in the Middle East. Get the background
Hubris led the Israelis to believe in 1973 that they did not need to pay attention to Egyptian and Syrian concerns because they were so powerful. That same hubris has reappeared recently, even as many people told the Israelis that the situation with the Palestinians was unsustainable. Read more on ForeignAffairs.com
Iran has cheered the attack by Palestinian militant forces on Israel, and with its backing of Hamas and Hezbollah has been working to coordinate pressure on Israel, threatening further escalation of the shadow war between the two countries. Get the quick take
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement condemning Hamas and offering support for Israel amidst the recent crisis illustrates that ties between the two nations have changed dramatically in the last two decades. Read more on Asia Unbound
Experts from Saudi Arabia, Germany, China, and Italy react to the surprise assault by Gaza militants on Israel, detail the regional and international implications, and propose ways forward for managing or ending the conflict. Read the Global Memo
Azerbaijan’s military takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh sparked a mass exodus of nearly the entire region’s population of ethnic Armenians. Explore the photo essay
With a diminishing window of opportunity for enhancing pandemic preparedness, Yanzhong Huang and Rebecca Katz highlight three emerging global health priorities in a new Council Special Report.
CFR experts discuss the escalating violence in the Gaza Strip and Israel, what it means for the Middle East, and what to expect in the coming days and weeks. Watch the discussion
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