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- The Middle East has endured more than a decade of conflict with hundreds of thousands of casualties, prompting consideration of peace.
- Hassan Smadi, a hospital worker in southern Syria, says residents are fatigued by war and long for a peaceful future.
- The desire for peace is fragile but growing, as many prioritize life over past grievances.
- In Saudi Arabia, ambitions are shifting toward becoming a modern power with a progressive vision of Islam.
- The region stands at a pivotal moment, weighing whether to continue violence or pursue a brighter future.
