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Switch to Desktop Site [http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary] The Christian Science Monitor Top Stories Quizzes Sections Commentary The Monitor's View What Israelis, Palestinians expect from the world but not each other The third war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza reveals how much each side has little empathy for each other even as they seek empathy from the world for their civilian suffering. The Monitor's View The real leaders at the Obama-African summit Nigerian president hypocritical about missing girls; plane shot over Russia shows new Putin; Afghanistan still needs US; Civilian deaths in Gaza; Am... Readers Write: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl paid his dues; Unpopular views are still protected Upfront Blog What it means to restore, and repair The Monitor's View How calm can counter Ebola Readers Write: Nostalgia for the Postal Service; Oversexualization of society; Good parents can be made The Monitor's View Disarm Gaza? Why Israel's idea deserves a look. 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