Even in the midst of the fighting it is apparent that we are moving toward the endgame. The question is, what is the desired end-state? How will we know if we have won? Certainly following America’s lead is not an option.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said the goal of Operation Protective Edge is the demilitarization of Gaza, which Israel Defense Forces will pursue, “with or without a ceasefire.”

The World Health Organization is launching a $100-million response plan to combat an "unprecedented" outbreak of Ebola in West Africa that has killed 729 people out of 1,323 infected since February.