This is the moment to stop, look around at the civilians paying the price and say clearly: Enough of the war, everywhere – whether in Gaza, Tehran or Tel Aviv

Over the years, we have grown accustomed to wars as recurring episodes – Hamas, Hezbollah, the north, the south, sirens and cease-fires. But the war with Iran seems to be a different kind of story.

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