Israel-Palestine
Did Israelis Just Vote to End the Two-state Solution?
Hady Amr Thu, Apr 11, 2019, 11:52 AM
It's up to the United States to prevent what increasingly seems like an inevitable outcome.
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Israel
Israel’s Attorney General Moves Forward with Netanyahu’s Indictment: What Happens Next?
Elena Chachko Sun, Mar 3, 2019, 4:12 PM
After years of investigations, Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has announced his decision to consider indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with multiple counts of graft.
Israel-Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Not a Bankruptcy Sale
Andrew Miller Wed, Jan 23, 2019, 8:00 AM
The Trump administration's peace plan is irreparably flawed. The longer it's postponed, the better.
Middle East Ticker
U.S. Shifts Support for Saudi Intervention in Yemen, Gaza Clashes Spark Political Crisis in Israel, Trump Administration Eases Pressure over Khashoggi Murder
J. Dana Stuster Wed, Nov 14, 2018, 10:02 AM
Saudi forces are closing in on Hodeidah but will no longer receive refueling support from the United States, a tenuous ceasefire is in effect after two days of violence along the Israel-Gaza border, and Turkey shares intelligence about Khashoggi’s death.
Middle East Ticker
Assad Regime Prepares for Idlib Offensive, U.S. Cuts Support for Palestinian Refugees, and Iraqi Factions Jockey to Form a Government
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Sep 4, 2018, 10:00 AM
The Syrian regime is readying an assault on one of the rebels’ last enclaves, the Trump administration slashes its remaining funding to the Palestinian refugee agency, and two parliamentary coalitions battle for control of the Iraqi government.
Iran Deal
As Trump Mulls the Iran Deal’s Fate, a Three-Ring Circus Ensues
Suzanne Maloney Tue, May 8, 2018, 9:00 AM
With the deadline for the Iran deal closing in, is Trump trying a diplomatic Hail Mary?
Iran Deal
Israeli Intelligence Coup Could Help Trump “Fix” the Iran Deal
Robert Einhorn Tue, May 8, 2018, 8:00 AM
Netanyahu's presentation seemed designed to scuttle the Iran deal, but instead it demonstrated why the JCPOA is important in the near term and how it can be improved in the future.
Middle East Ticker
Assad’s Assault on Eastern Ghouta Worsens, Netanyahu Visits White House Amid Corruption Scandal
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Mar 6, 2018, 7:40 AM
Aid convoys were forced to turn back from Eastern Ghouta as shelling continued, and another one of Netanyahu's associates agrees to testify against the prime minister.
Israel
Indicting a Sitting Prime Minister: The Israeli Constitutional Framework
Elena Chachko Fri, Mar 2, 2018, 12:30 PM
What would be the constitutional implications of a possible indictment against Prime Minister Netanyahu?
Middle East Ticker
Assad Regime Enters Turkey-Kurdish Fray in Afrin
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 20, 2018, 10:00 AM
The Assad regime backs the Kurds fighting Turkey’s intervention, corruption investigations of Netanyahu conclude with recommendations for indictment, and Iran tries to contain a currency crisis.