Flash Points: What to expect in the “new phase” of the Israel-Hamas war

Essential reads on the latest developments in the conflict. OCTOBER 29, 2023  |  [VIEW IN BROWSER](     [An Israeli Army M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires rounds toward the Gaza Strip from a position in southern Israel across the border on Oct. 28.]( An Israeli Army M109 155mm self-propelled howitzer fires rounds toward the Gaza Strip from a position in southern Israel across the border on Oct. 28. Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images   [1]( [The Israel-Hamas War Has Entered a ‘New Phase.’ Here’s What to Expect.]( As Israel shifts from an air-only approach to one involving its ground forces in Gaza, it will face new challenges and dilemmas. By Daniel Byman   [2]( [‘We Will Never Forgive Netanyahu for What He Did to Us’]( Israeli journalist and Hamas attack survivor Amir Tibon on how his community is coping. By Tal Alroy   [3]( [Fiona Hill: Ukraine’s Fate Now Linked to the Middle East’s]( The former White House Russia expert on Biden’s speech linking the two wars—and how Putin might cash in. By Ravi Agrawal   We don't break news. We break it down. [Subscribe to FP](.   [4]( [How Qatar Became the Middle East’s Indispensable Mediator]( Doha’s critical role in the race to free the hostages trapped in Gaza. By Anchal Vohra   [5]( [Saudi Arabia Is Mysteriously Absent in the Israel-Hamas War]( Mohammed bin Salman has pitched the kingdom as the most influential country in the Middle East, yet he has dropped the ball on actual diplomacy. By Steven A. Cook [Unpacking U.S.-China relations in the lead up to the Biden-Xi Meeting at APEC]( [Join]( Foreign Policy and the Quincy Institute on Thursday, November 9 to explore how a shifting U.S.-China relationship could affect global norms, multilateral institutions, military spending, and the health of the planet for the coming decades.   [Ehud Barak on the Israel-Hamas War]( [Can Israel avoid making the mistakes America made after 9/11? Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak joins FP Live to answer your pressing questions on the Israel-Hamas war. October 31, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. ET.]( [REGISTER HERE](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( You’re receiving this email at {EMAIL} because you signed up for FP's Flash Points newsletter. [MANAGE YOUR EMAIL PREFERENCES]( | [VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Interested in partnering with FP on events, podcasts, or research? [Explore FP Solutions](. [Foreign Policy]( is a division of Graham Holdings Company. All contents © 2023 Graham Digital Holding Company LLC. All rights reserved. Foreign Policy, 655 15th St NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20005.