Opinion: Lasting Mideast peace needs religious understanding alongside diplomacy; Hamas’ hudna isn’t cease-fire but tactical truce; history shows Islamic rulings shaped peace, as with Sadat’s 1979 treaty; engaging faith leaders could unlock reconciliation

Analysis: The mullahs should pray for the US president to have a long and healthy tenure for fear that any attempt on his life will be seen as coming from Tehran, leading to the apocalyptic scenario he has promised