The post-Oct. 7 order in the Middle East is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The post-Oct. 7 order in the Middle East — such as it is — is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats. Iran has suffered severe blows, yet not enough to shake its posture at the negotiating table... [6169 chars]