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Political interests in Washington are vying for influence when it comes to US policy in the Middle East—no matter how out of step they are with public opinion.
They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire. They Helped to Get Biden Elected. Now They’re Demanding That He Back a Cease-Fire.
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