The Russian offensive against Ukraine will never end. They will still be engaged in this sad confrontation until 2030 and possibly beyond.

In the other side of the conflict, Gaza will never be rebuilt above ground. At best, it will become an underground Cooper Pedy.

I feel there are already. 3,500 kilometres of underground tunnels in Gaza. They are built at three levels of depth – tunnel under tunnel under tunnel. HAMAS will endure in some form or other for all time. Sad but true.