Mixed signals coming out of the Middle East at the moment. Hamas is back to launching rockets at Israel, likely upset that their flotilla moment has passed and now trying to ignite controversy as Israel uneasily moves towards the end of the its settlement ban; the attacks are useful at undermining the Arab League’s endorsement of continuing proximity talks. Israel assassinated a senior Hamas official and today a rocket, likely bound for Israel, wound up landing in Jordan, killing one. Meanwhile, the border area with Lebanon simmers and many think another war with Hezbollah is just a matter of time. But this commentary is somewhat good news for those sick of watching that Israel/Palestine conflict used as a proxy by every tin-pot Muslim dictator.
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