The rivalries, intimacies and enmities among the different peoples and religious communities in the Middle East have been churning for millennia. Now, as in other times of crisis, they are threatening to erupt into a broader war that could ensnare the United States.
Israel Hamas War 2023
On Oct. 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 Israelis. Follow this page for all of our coverage.
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