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The notion that he will claim a victory and stop now is deluded. He will press on until there is the political will in the US to stop him, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

The Israeli leader needs forever wars to keep himself in power. Innocent lives just don’t matter, says Simon Tisdall, the foreign affairs commentator of the Observer

Whoever wins the nomination, a fresh choice will be on offer – a far better scenario than a grudge match between two grumpy old men, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

Kim enjoys the recognition. Putin’s war, meanwhile needs North Korean weapons. It’s a dangerous alliance, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s Foreign Affairs Commentator

Benjamin Netanyahu and his associates are already doubling down against these allegations. They must be made to answer them, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Israeli PM has rejected the latest deal. Both he and Hamas’s leadership must stop playing politics with people’s lives, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

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Letters: Ruth Rosenthal reflects on Tehran’s mission to dominate the Middle East, Adrian de León has little faith in diplomatic channels, Phil Tate takes issue with David Cameron’s remarks, Alfredo Louro fears the game is rigged, and the Rev Graham Murphy says the UK’s position is hypocritical

Netanyahu wanted a wider conflict, and Tehran has walked into his trap. The major powers must immediately head this off, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall