The latest declarations from the White House have sent shockwaves through global markets, as President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. could wind down its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. However, as domestic petrol prices climb past $4 a gallon and the Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile chokepoint, many are questioning if this mission accomplished narrative is premature. The reality on the ground characterized by a lack of formal negotiations and a mowing the lawn military strategy suggests that ending this conflict will be far more complex than a simple withdrawal. The Stone Age Strategy: Defining the U.S. Military Objective President Trump has pivoted from seeking a diplomatic grand bargain to a strategy of pure attrition. By stating that a deal is no longer necessary, he has redefined success as the degradation of Iran’s capabilities to the point of being put into the Stone Ages.This shift signals an Israelization of American war aims, where the goal is n...
In a heartfelt plea, families of hostages in Gaza are urging Israel to halt the fighting and pursue negotiations for the release of their loved ones. The call comes after the Israeli army acknowledged the accidental killing of three captives in the Palestinian territory. At an event organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Tel Aviv, Noam Perry, the daughter of hostage Haim Perry, implored, “We only receive dead bodies. We want you to stop the fight and start negotiations.”
Question: Can heartfelt appeals from families change the course of the conflict?

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