Moments of dread


Inevitable escalation?: Officers from the Palestinian National forces inspecting part of a rocket launched during Iran’s strike against Israel in the West Bank city of Jericho. — AP

ONE might say that nothing will happen and that the world will continue just as it has so far. However, after last week and the endless volley of attacks, bombings and assassinations we witnessed, it certainly feels like something is imminent.

What is clear is that the world, always tumultuous, is undergoing exceptional mayhem.

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