As the Israeli government contemplates going into Gaza City to root out Hamas, some rays of hope remain on the horizon.

Three European nations—France, Germany and the United Kingdom, nicknamed the E3—have decided to snap back sanctions on Iran. This mechanism is set within the framework of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Under the plan, any nation that signed the JCPOA can impose sanctions on Iran in the event of serious nuclear violations.

The E3 notified the Security Council of their plans on Aug. 28. The move means that U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231 could be invoked, resulting in a reimposition of sanctions on Iran. The group noted that Iran has accumulated a large stockpile of highly enriched uranium—one significantly beyond the

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