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The October 7 Watershed in the Middle East
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The October 7 Watershed in the Middle East

The reverberations of the October 7 attack have escalated well beyond the two parties most directly affected. What started as a singular localized event has increasingly drawn in other parties, leading to a gradual climb up the escalation ladder.

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By Ariel (Eli) Levite
Published on Feb 7, 2025
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Ariel (Eli) Levite
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