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Neomi Neumann
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Neomi Neumann is a visiting fellow at The Washington Institute, focusing on Palestinian affairs. She formerly served as head of the research unit at the Israel Security Agency, or Shin Bet, and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Neumann recently began her doctoral studies at Tel Aviv University.

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Featured Publications

Swearing-in ceremony for PA cabinet, March 31, 2024. Mahmoud Abbas is third from right; the new PM, Muhammad Mustafa, is to his left.
Reforming the Palestinian Authority:
A Roadmap for Change
The beleaguered governing body requires an overhaul in order to support West Bank stability, postwar governance of Gaza, and a revived political process with Israel.
Jul 22, 2024
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  • Neomi Neumann
  • Ghaith al-Omari

Recent Policy Analysis by Neomi Neumann

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Will Israel’s New “Chariots” Plan Trample or Strengthen Hamas?
May 14, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
Brief Analysis
How to Ensure the PLO Meeting Goes Beyond Token Reforms
Apr 22, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
Oscar-winning Palestinian Director Basel Adra checks a damaged car after Israeli settlers' attack in Susiya in the Israeli-occupied West Bank - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Settler Violence Is Turning the West Bank Into a Tinderbox
Apr 18, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
Anti-Hamas protesters demonstrate in Gaza in March 2025 - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Gaza Protests Can Contribute to Outside Pressure on Hamas
Mar 27, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
  • Nikhil Samuel
Photo showing Gaza residents spinning sparklers at the start of Ramadan, March 2025.
Brief Analysis
Gaza Phase 2: Sorting Out the Political and Security Scenarios
Mar 14, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
  • Harel Chorev
  • Tamar Hermann
  • Ghaith al-Omari
  • David Schenker
A Palestinian views a building reduced to rubble in Gaza - source: Reuters
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When the Riviera Meets the Sumud: Why Palestinian Realities Don’t Mesh with Trump’s Gaza Plan
Feb 18, 2025
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  • Neomi Neumann
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