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Paul R. Pillar

Trump Netanyahu
Middle East

Gaza ceasefire hits the brick wall of Netanyahu's agenda

As predicted, the Israeli prime minister has a lot to gain from keeping the war going

Trump Netanyahu
Middle East

Trump's Gaza plan is not America First

Calling for the deportation of all Palestinians and takeover of the territory — and with US military assistance — may be bluster, but what if it's not?

Jenin
Middle East

Gaza in the rearview, Israelis turn tanks and guns onto West Bank

The Trump administration lifted sanctions on extremist settlers this week, raising questions about his policies to come

Gaza
Middle East

The Gaza ceasefire likely won't last

In a few weeks Trump may not be able to pressure Netanyahu either, but for different reasons than Biden

Palestinians Israel
Middle East

Why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has endured

Forget diplomacy, for Tel Aviv it's been increasing military aggression as the default approach to any security problem.