Aluf Benn

editor-in-chief of Ha'aretz

Guest

Editor in Chief, and former diplomatic editor, for the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz

Aluf Benn on KCRW

Days after Sinwar’s death, Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East to bring calm to the region. But prospects for peace don’t look good.

Who takes over after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Days after Sinwar’s death, Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East to bring calm to the region. But prospects for peace don’t look good.

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Haaretz Editor-in-Chief Aluf Benn argues that the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians will inevitably lead to more violence in the future, even after the war.

What will lasting peace in Gaza require?

Haaretz Editor-in-Chief Aluf Benn argues that the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians will inevitably lead to more violence in the future, even after the war.

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