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The “Shadow” atop Hamas: Who is Mohammed Sinwar?
Analysis

The “Shadow” atop Hamas: Who is Mohammed Sinwar?

After 15 months of war in Gaza, the organization continues to operate and even to expand.

Israel hostage rescue and the worsening human toll
Quick Take

Israel hostage rescue and the worsening human toll

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Four hostages were rescued by an Israeli Defense Forces operation over the weekend. To get those hostages out, there were between 100 and 300 Palestinians killed. Hamas is keeping these people in civilian homes and among a densely populated civilian area specifically to make it harder for Israelis to rescue them without having large numbers of Palestinian civilians killed. At the same time, Israel has been way too indifferent to civilian casualties.

The GOP’s Musky scent
Hard Numbers

The GOP’s Musky scent

Musk's cash splash, which makes him the largest known midterm donor, is meant to help Republicans head off a so-called “Blue Wave” of Democratic support that could cost the GOP not only the House but possibly the Senate.

​Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a rally calling for the release of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 25, 2024.
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Palestinian Authority PM resigns amid truce talks for Gaza

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh tendered his resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, in a move that could set the stage for Gaza’s future government.