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 That and also it's the middle east. Things are complicated. 
 Yes. It is a complicated and hopeless region in my opinion. But there is a lot of misinformation that only makes the situation worse. Like this link that suggests that Israel is not complying with the ceasefire. Which is not true, and it is only following what was agreed upon. 
 I find ISW to provide very level headed info on several conflicts. They focus on open source intelligence. Of course they're US based so it doesn't hurt to consider additional sources.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-november-30-2024 
 I also tend to ignore war news until at least a few days have gone by. Unless there's a nuke on its way to my town. 
 Yes. ISW is a good source.