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This internal conflict reflects the dangers of a territory torn between external pressures and internal power struggles. As the global community focuses on the ceasefire and hostage negotiations, Hamas's actions suggest that its priority remains survival and total control, rather than peace.
Global Tensions Escalade: China and U.S. Duel Over Rare Earths
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are escalating elsewhere. Beijing’s recent restrictions on rare earth minerals—a strategic resource powering everything from electronics to defense systems—have ushered in a new front in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.