De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

Fears grow of persistent Middle East warfare, with or without a US-Iran deal

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting?

Ceasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and Lebanon. The US and Iran trade fire,…

De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States. This development offers hope for de-escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Recent days saw…