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An Israeli soldier stands atop a tank after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas.
An Israeli soldier stands atop a tank after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas on Jan. 15, 2025
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'Israel never defined its goals'

Graeme Wood at The Atlantic

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.