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Israel only has difficult choices as it prepares to enter Gaza

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2 years ago

October 25, 2023

There are no easy solutions for Israel as it decides when to enter Gaza.

It’s clear there is hesitation, perhaps thanks to the continued involvement of the United States, about the difficulty in entering Gaza and the impact it will have on the region.

Gaza will provoke a very urban conflict for Israeli troops, and it may not be a quick war either.

You only have to look back to 2017 when the plan was to remove ISIS from Iraq and the city of Mosul.

It’s an effort that can take months, even years, and the determination and motivation of thousands of troops.

But there are many other reasons to pause and think before entering Gaza. Hamas has hostages, and their families are appearing on TV demanding the West take action to bring them back.

From the French president to the American president, efforts are underway to free the hostages. And the harder we try, the more Hamas knows what they have, and the harder the task will be for Israel.

Hostages concern

One of the leading Israeli newspapers Haaretz – albeit one usually critical of the Israeli government – said yesterday in its main editorial that there should be no military action while there are hostages in Gaza.

Whatever Israel decides to do, difficult choices will have to be made.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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10 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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11 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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12 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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