Since the Hamas attack on October 7th that killed 1200 Israelis, over 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ensuing counter strike. Heartbreaking images of death and destruction have sent shockwaves around the globe. This article examines how a lack of U.S. ambassadors in the region has constrained the United States’ ability to conduct effective diplomacy and secure humanitarian concessions. Continue reading Shuttle Diplomacy is Not Enough to Solve the Crisis in Gaza