Although Israel's actions played a significant role in the ongoing crisis, it is imperative to hold Hamas responsible for obstructing any route to peace.
In his first term, President Donald Trump's first foreign trip was to Riyadh. His first phone call to a foreign leader in his second term was to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
At least three House seats will be up for special election in the coming months. Democrats are ready to fight in these first contests after President Trump's inauguration.
Independently of who you supported in the 2024 elections—or even if you voted at all—you may not be paying a lot of attention to what's taking place in Washington these days.