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Regional Crisis and Regional Cooperation: Israeli Response to the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey
Israeli aid efforts to Turkey and Syria have been multifaceted after the earthquake, despite the difficult political circumstances.
Mar 6, 2023
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  • Nir Boms
  • Joelle Rosenthal
Brief Analysis
To Prevent the PA from Unraveling, Address Internal Reform
Reversing the dangerous trends in Palestinian domestic dynamics is a complicated undertaking, but failure to address these issues will ultimately hobble any diplomatic and security understandings reached on West Bank de-escalation.
Feb 28, 2023
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
Brief Analysis
Israel Planning to Export Gas via LNG Ship
The option, which would take several years to develop, would reduce or even remove the current need to export gas via Egypt.
Feb 22, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
A delegation of Gulf Arab men and women visit Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.
Articles & Testimony
Why Arabs Should Learn About the Holocaust
The vow of “never again” taken by virtually all nations after the Second World War remains unfulfilled.
Feb 21, 2023
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  • Robert Satloff
Negev Forum
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Morocco, Israel, and the Future of the Negev Forum
Morocco is preparing to host the upcoming Negev Forum summit, an opportunity for the Kingdom to expand economic ties and bridge regional divides.
Feb 16, 2023
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  • Mohamed Chtatou
Brief Analysis
Bahrain Reveals Visit by Israel’s Top General
The meeting highlights the continuing U.S.-led focus on the Iranian threat and the underlying strength of the Abraham Accords.
Feb 10, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
President Biden delivers the 2022 State of the Union address in Washington - source: U.S. government
Brief Analysis
The State of the Union and the Middle East
A compendium of what the past three U.S. presidents have said—and not said—about the region in their annual speeches before Congress.
Feb 8, 2023
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  • Eric Feely
Biden, Jordan's King Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein
Brief Analysis
Abdullah and Biden Need to Discuss Economics, Not Just Israeli-Palestinian Tensions
Finding ways to contain the mounting violence next door is crucial, but the two leaders should keep in mind that deteriorating economic conditions can pose threats of their own.
Feb 1, 2023
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  • David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
The UNIFIL Follies Turn Deadly on the Israel-Lebanon Border
The recent murder of an Irish peacekeeper has once again exposed the international mission as a costly failure—one that should be drastically curtailed come renewal time this summer.
Jan 24, 2023
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  • David Schenker
Israeli and Arab foreign ministers, along with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, at the Negev Summit - source: Reuters
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Forty Percent of Saudis and Emiratis Still Accept Israeli Contacts, Even Under Netanyahu
Approval for contacts with Israelis remained steady through 2022, even as hesitancy on Abraham Accords continued.
Jan 19, 2023
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  • David Pollock
Benjamin Netanyahu
Articles & Testimony
Israel’s Power Shift: To Bibi, or Not to Bibi
Once Netanyahu finds a way out of his legal troubles, he stands a realistic chance of balancing the demands of his most militant coalition partners with the expectations of the wider Israeli, Arab, and international community.
Jan 12, 2023
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  • David Pollock
Israeli prime minister Natanyahu and U.S. president Biden in Jerusalem in 2021 - Source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Netanyahu’s Potential Friction Points with Biden (Part 2): Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and Domestic Issues
The prime minister will need a great deal of U.S. military and diplomatic assistance to achieve his foreign policy imperatives—a fact he should not forget when mulling potentially divisive moves at home.
Jan 10, 2023
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Netanyahu’s Potential Friction Points with Biden (Part 1): Palestinian Issues
Conversations with key officials and close reading of the coalition agreement that produced Israel’s new government indicate that the two allies need to confer closely and clearly to avoid public blowups over Jerusalem holy sites, West Bank settlements, and other hot-button issues.
Jan 6, 2023
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  • David Makovsky
An archival photo of journalist Barbara Walters.
Articles & Testimony
Barbara Walters, Impresario of Peace
Reflections on the late journalist's role in shepherding landmark conversations (and dinners) between Israeli and Arab officials.
Jan 5, 2023
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  • Martin Kramer
Brief Analysis
Hamas at 35
A look back at the group’s track record and unchanging core ideology shows why its gestures toward democracy and inclusivity should not be mistaken for true moderation.
Dec 21, 2022
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  • Devorah Margolin
UAE Flag
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New UAE Poll Shows Nuance on Domestic Issues; Growing Public Uncertainty over U.S. Relations; Split Views of Iran & Israel
Although many results are consistent with past polling, the most recent Emirati survey reveals interesting perspectives on Iran, the economy, and other issues.
Dec 20, 2022
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  • Catherine Cleveland
Lebanon Flag
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New Lebanon Opinion Poll Shows Continued Internal Dissatisfaction and Desire for International Partners
Lebanese respondents expressed positive views of the maritime deal and World Cup in Qatar, but seemed disappointed by almost everything else.
Dec 20, 2022
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  • Frances McDonough
Saudi Arabia Flag
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New Saudi Poll: Some Surprises on the U.S., Iran, Israel, Oil, and More
Saudis voiced their thoughts on global partners, internal dynamics, and regional issues, including opinions on the Iranian protests and nuclear dilemma.
Dec 16, 2022
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  • David Pollock
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani receives President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Doha, Qatar - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
UAE Leader Visits Qatar: An Advance, Not a Breakthrough
Sandwiched between meetings with a Taliban leader and Israel’s president, the Doha trip reflects the scope and versatility of Emirati diplomacy.
Dec 5, 2022
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  • Simon Henderson
Photo showing 1983 terrorist attack at U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Brief Analysis
Hezbollah Turns 40: Implications of the Group’s Internal, Regional, and Strategic Shifts
Four experts assess Hezbollah's impact at home and abroad after decades of political maneuvering, military operations, and criminal activity.
Dec 2, 2022
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
  • Matthew Levitt
  • Mona Fayad
  • Akeel Abbas

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David Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations.
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