How to Cool the Guns in the Middle East

Palestinians marginalized in U.S. politics, often pawns in Arab states, and sidelined in Israel.

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The latest violence in Gaza has been linked to the dire living conditions, which have fueled resistance.

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Gaza's suffering fuels resistance amid tightly controlled, prison-like conditions, sparking recent violence.

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Palestinians, losing land, seek a state, security, and dignity but face geopolitical sidelining and broken promises.

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Saudi-Israel deal includes minimal concessions for Palestinians, promises to improve their lives.

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Riyadh drops state demand for Palestinian "prison reform"; Netanyahu refuses minor concessions.

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The attacks were likely motivated by the impending deal, but also driven by broader geopolitical conditions.

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Hamas aimed to disrupt the deal, with broader geopolitics driving Palestinian and Israeli actions.

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