Israel has deepened a war with Hamas with a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip that has no end in sight.
Nearly 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) away, Qatar has spent weeks trying to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas in the besieged Palestinian enclave, placing itself at the center of uncomfortable diplomacy.
Both moves carry huge risks.
Israel has vowed to wipe out Hamas in a battle that will lead to even heavier casualties on both sides. Already the bombardment of Gaza has killed thousands of Palestinians, displaced 1.4 million and stoked ire across the Middle East and beyond. The US and its allies worry the violence will ignite a regional conflict.
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