Opinion: Israel faces a critical choice in Gaza: pursue a U.S.-backed framework to end the war and secure a hostage deal, or expand into full occupation, risking global backlash, economic strain and deepening divisions at home

Opinion: Instead of toppling Hamas rule, what is collapsing is the legitimacy of the war as a defensive action launched in response to the war crimes of a vile terror organization; And no, 'public diplomacy' won’t help