How far could it escalate? Iran vows retaliation after Damascus consulate attack

Meanwhile, the nightmare continues for Gaza. Will the killing of seven aid workers and the beginnings of a famine force Israel to wind down operations there? Last week, its closest ally the United States abstained on a UN ceasefire resolution, thus sending its strongest signal yet that it's time to wind down what will soon be six months of war. So far, that is not happening.

Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Rebecca Gnignati and Imen Mellaz.

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