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Causes, Consequences, and Cures for Palestinian Authority Hate Speech

As Israeli and Palestinian negotiators pursue their latest round of talks, hate speech remains one of many daunting obstacles to long-term peace. It is one thing for a government to tolerate private hate speech, but quite a different and more serious matter for it to actually produce, disseminate, or subsidize

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David Pollock

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Oslo Still Relevant at Twenty

Despite its shortcomings, the Oslo process has benefited Israelis and Palestinians, and its focus on nationalist frameworks remains more relevant than unfeasible binational proposals.

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David Makovsky

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Middle East Peace Talks Resume: Lessons from the First Round

Veteran U.S. peace negotiator and Institute Counselor Dennis Ross offers suggestions for changes to Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, including increased public outreach and a reordering of priorities. Watch a video FAQ in which Ambassador Ross tackles the key questions to emerge from the first round of talks.

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Dennis Ross

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Political Views of a Two-State Solution

International organizations and various Israeli, Palestinian, and world leaders have made telling comments about the two-state concept over the past decade, providing insight into its prospects for ending the conflict.

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Pre-Negotiations and Political Realities Frame Israeli-Palestinian Talks

Preliminary negotiations and changing political realities have catalyzed the opening of new talks, but even a two-state agreement would not guarantee an imminent end to the conflict.

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To Get an Israeli-Palestinian Agreement, U.S. Needs to Re-engage in the Mideast

Reaching an agreement may require deep involvement not just in the Israeli-Palestinian talks, but in the conflicts, politics, and alliances of a region from which Washington has appeared keen to disengage of late.

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Michael Singh

The Role of Syria in Israeli-Turkish Relations

An in-depth study on how past and current developments in Syria have affected relations between Israel and Turkey, offering lessons on how the two countries might renew their deep strategic cooperation.

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Dennis Ross
Moran Stern

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Hamas in Crisis: Isolation and Internal Strife

A serial loss of regional allies, serious financial difficulties, internal squabbling, and inability to build up its military capabilities have all weakened Hamas, leaving it vulnerable to potential unrest in Gaza.

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Ehud Yaari

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Middle East Peace Talks Resume:

Why Now? What's Next?

Watch a video FAQ as two Institute scholars who are intimately familiar with the details of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations answer the key questions about new talks set to begin Tuesday in Washington.

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Dennis Ross
David Makovsky

Articles & Testimony

The Value of Mideast 'Talks About Talks'

The ultimate question that preparatory talks are designed to answer is whether both sides are serious about reaching an agreement.

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Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

The Israeli Prime Minister's New Path

Netanyahu is emphasizing a rationale for peace negotiations rooted in Israeli self-interest rather than Palestinian goodwill, and Abbas should do the same.

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David Makovsky

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Hamas Should Not Romanticize Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Rule

From media conspiracy theories to flooded smuggling tunnels, the Brotherhood's failed tenure in Egypt held nothing but bad news for Hamas.

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David Makovsky

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Setting the Stage for New Peace Talks

The various calculations and concessions that brought Israelis and Palestinians back to the negotiating table are mostly encouraging, but the tough decisions all lie ahead.

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David Makovsky

Instability and the Transformation of the Middle East: Threats and Challenges in 2013

Institute counselor Dennis Ross addressed the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Stahl Center.

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Dennis Ross

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Ramallah Trumps Gaza on the Crisis in Cairo

The Muslim Brotherhood's ouster in Egypt is a gain for Abbas and a loss for Hamas, improving the odds of talks with Israel but not of bridging the deep Palestinian divide.

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David Pollock

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Kerry Stands a Chance with Israelis and Palestinians

Secretary Kerry may be able to exceed low expectations about the prospects of relaunching Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

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David Makovsky

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Will Erdogan Visit Gaza?

Despite the Turkish leader's strong desire to visit Gaza, his proposed trip faces serious complications that likely entail further postponement.

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Fadi Elhusseini

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Israel's Security Policy in a Changing Middle East

Israeli defense minister Moshe Yaalon discusses how Israel is calm but cautious about the latest developments in the region.

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Moshe Yaalon

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Palestinians Need Tough Talk from Europe

Europe needs to reciprocate President Obama's 2011 speech with a statement of its own, including clear language on bilateral talks, refugees, and security.

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David Makovsky

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Israel in the Whirlwind: A New Government Meets a Changing Security Environment

Subscribe to Washington Institute videos on YouTube. Sign up for live event broadcast alerts from The Washington Institute On June 3, 2013, Shai Feldman and Dan Schueftan addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Dr. Schueftan is director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa

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