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Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, aid officials say, with famine declared in the territory’s most populated region, and hunger now reportedly affecting civilians as well as journalists, doctors, and other personnel on the ground.  

 As conflict continues to ravage parts of the world, including Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, aid workers providing humanitarian assistance are increasingly becoming targets of the violence.  

There is another path Israel could take that would lead to fewer hungry Palestinians, end an unwinnable war, and bring Israeli hostages home.

As the dust settles over the American missile and bomb craters in Iran, questions are already swirling about the success of the U.S. operation and the ripple effect it could have on the region and beyond.

The United States joined Israel’s bombing campaign of Iran’s nuclear program. A clear picture of the damage inside Iran—and the state of its nuclear strength—is still unfolding.

The United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to regional threats, including the Yemen-based Houthi rebels and escalating Israel-Iran tensions.

Despite the impressive advances in airpower since the 1950s—like the precision-guided munitions employed in Saturday’s attack—there is only so much airstrikes can accomplish. 

After a week of Israeli attacks on its top military leaders and nuclear infrastructure, Iran’s autocratic regime still appears capable of weathering the conflict. But a power struggle looms.

Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal—particularly reports of a growing enriched uranium stockpile—garnered increased international scrutiny before becoming the primary targets of an attack by Israel in June.