Is there any hope for a just peace in Israel and Palestine?
A two-state solution seems as far off as ever. It’s also the only viable way forward.
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The religious aspect of the Israel-Palestine conflict
In mid-May, violence between Gaza and Israel intensified to levels not seen for years, with Hamas shooting hundreds of rockets toward the Tel Aviv area and Israel retaliating with heavy strikes in the Gaza Strip. On May 20, Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease-fire, but during the 11 days of fighting, at least 243 people were killed in Gaza, including 66 children, and 12 people were killed in Israel, including two children.