Hamas attack on Israel, Ukraine's front line in Zaporizhzhia, and more.

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** October 12, 2023
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Ukraine’s Battle for Survival: A Report From the Front Line In Zaporizhzhia
by Melinda Haring

Russia occupies almost seventy percent of the Zaporizhzhia region, but as one expert discovered during a recent visit, the locals remain defiant. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Time for A Firm Stand: U.S. Policy Options in Light of Hamas’ Invasion of Israel
by Gregg Roman & Clifford Smith

As a longstanding ally of Israel, the U.S. is compelled to reevaluate its stance and actions amidst a conflict steeped in complexity and historical precedent. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Why Didn't Israel See the Hamas War Coming?
by Arman Mahmoudian

In recent years, Israel’s intelligence community has been largely focused on Iran and its borders with Syria and Lebanon. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Hamas Attack is a Test for Biden’s Foreign Policy
by Kiron K. Skinner & Russell A. Berman

The White House needs realism, not idealism, to deter Iran, Russia, and China. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Will the War in Gaza Spread to Lebanon?
by Adnan Nasser

The Lebanese people are waiting to see how this new round of violence will develop and if it will drag them into a new war with Israel. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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