Thomas Friedman's latest: The Danger of Declaring ‘Once and for All’ in the Middle East
Hamas has survived waves of killings of its leaders. More than force will be necessary to overturn the Islamic regime of Iran.
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Opinion | The Danger of Declaring ‘Once and for All’ in the Middle East

Hamas has survived waves of killings of its leaders. More than force will be necessary to overturn the Islamic regime of Iran.

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