Turkey
The Rift Between Turkey and Israel Continues to Deepen
Jon Hoffman Fri, Jul 9, 2021, 9:46 AM
Despite signs of rapprochement, new faultlines are emerging over freedom of navigation in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Israel-Palestine
Congratulations on the Ceasefire. Now the Hard Work Begins.
Tamara Cofman Wittes Fri, May 21, 2021, 3:35 PM
Today’s shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is a good thing in itself, but without further diplomacy it will prove just a brief respite from the violence.
Israel-Palestine
This Is What the Death of the Two-State Solution Looks Like
Tamara Cofman Wittes Mon, May 17, 2021, 2:31 PM
The current unravelling has its roots in the political dysfunction of both Israel’s party system and the Palestinian national movement’s decayed one-party dictatorship.
Israel-Palestine
The Perfect Storm for Israelis and Palestinians
Natan Sachs Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:19 PM
People are rushing to defend symbols seemingly under attack, ready to believe and spread their worst fears and misconceptions and eager to save face and pride where so much else is shaking.
Foreign Policy Essay
Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s Balancing Act
Erik Skare Sun, May 2, 2021, 10:01 AM
The organization's narrow focus on armed conflict has limited its options and appeal at times, but it may now be its greatest strength.
Israel-Palestine
Israel’s Annexation Puzzle in the Age of Great Power Competition
Eyal Tsir Cohen Tue, Jun 16, 2020, 3:25 PM
Cultivating ties with China has been one important component of Benjamin Netanyahu’s grand strategy of building national resilience through economic, political, and military strength.
Israel-Palestine
Years of Dereliction Has Left the PLO Facing Annexation Without a Plan
Omar H. Rahman Thu, May 28, 2020, 8:00 AM
Mahmoud Abbas has threatened to walk away from agreements with Israel and the United States, but it's not clear what that would mean in practice.
Israel-Palestine
Israel’s Supreme Court Loses Its Patience With Netanyahu
Elena Chachko Tue, Mar 24, 2020, 11:01 PM
As the coronavirus pandemic rages around the world, Israel’s year-and-a-half-long constitutional crisis appears to be approaching its apex.
Middle East and North Africa
The Near Disqualification of Heba Yazbak: Defensive Democracy in a Divided Society?
Lila Margalit Mon, Mar 23, 2020, 9:56 AM
A recent decision by the Israeli Supreme Court highlights the complex challenges inherent in the protection of democratic norms in a situation of ongoing conflict.
Biodefense
The Israeli Emergency Regulations for Location Tracking of Coronavirus Carriers
Amir Cahane Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 12:45 PM
On March 14, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a plan to employ advanced digital monitoring tools, mainly used for counterterrorism purposes, to track carriers of the coronavirus and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.