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New York Times front page depicting Palestinian casualties of the 2021 Gaza conflict

Articles & Testimony

What’s Wrong with the NY Times’ Report on Children’s Deaths? So Much.

By failing to provide essential information on sourcing, the reporting environment, the victims’ proximity to legitimate military targets, their family connections with combatants, and other matters, the article presents a skewed, sensationalist image of the Gaza conflict.

Robert Satloff

Police walk past the Palestinian Legislative Council in Ramallah

Articles & Testimony

Palestinian Politics Are More Divided Than Ever

Fatah and Hamas have tried every conceivable power-sharing mechanism to no avail, and many Palestinians now feel alienated from both brands of authoritarianism.

Ghaith al-Omari

Chinese and U.S. flags flutter at a trade meeting in Shanghai

Articles & Testimony

Beijing Is Social Media Trolling Biden Over Gaza

China’s "wolf warrior" diplomacy has discovered the Middle East, catching Washington unprepared.

Michael Singh

Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Articles & Testimony

Why Blinken Will Have a Tough Sell

The Biden administration cannot solve the Israeli-Palestinian problem today, but it can shrink the conflict by helping both sides take small steps toward a two-state solution.

David Makovsky

Iron Dome rockets intercepting Hamas missiles over Tel Aviv

A Military Assessment of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Both sides employed new methods in this round, and while Israel’s were more effective in military terms, the true measure of success will depend on how quickly Hamas can rebuild its warfighting capabilities and exploit any political gains.

Grant Rumley
Neri Zilber

President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Oval Office of the White House

Winning the Gaza Ceasefire: Critical Decisions for the Biden Administration

Hamas may not have realized it when firing its first salvo against Jerusalem, but the challenge of its rockets didn’t end with a ceasefire—the administration now faces complex and urgent decisions that could affect the direction of its overall foreign policy.

Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

The Real Impact of the War Between Hamas and Israel

The latest round of fighting may have come to an end, but the broader regional struggle over issues such as Sunni political Islam, normalization, and Iranian encroachment will continue for the long term.

Sarah Feuer

Articles & Testimony

After the Gaza Cease-Fire, What Next?

From calling out Qatar and Turkey to encouraging direct Israeli aid, Washington should pursue bolder initiatives that boost the chances of avoiding bloodshed.

David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

How the World Could Help End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict—and Prevent Future Clashes

To make the ceasefire a lasting one, Washington should pursue discreet Israeli-Saudi normalization discussions and force Hamas to choose between its rockets and reconstruction.

Dennis Ross

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh gestures to supporters

Articles & Testimony

Israel-Gaza Violence Means Biden Must Avoid Emboldening Hamas in Any Cease-Fire Deal

Boosting aid and addressing provocative policies will need to be discussed soon, but doing so prematurely would only further the terrorist group’s power struggle against the nonviolent Palestinian Authority.

Ghaith al-Omari

Egyptian president Sisi speaks

How Cairo Can Help Ease the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis

Washington should welcome Egypt’s desire to restore its role as a peace mediator, but only if both governments are willing to formulate a constructive approach that avoids repeating the mistakes of the Mubarak era.

Haisam Hassanein

Photo showing the Iron Dome defense system intercepting Hamas rockets over Ashkelon, Israel, in May 2021.

Hamas-Israel Violence: Context and Trajectory

What caused the latest Israeli-Palestinian crisis? What does each side seek to gain from it? And how can Washington help deescalate the fighting? Watch video or read a summary of this expert panel discussion.

Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen
Ehud Yaari
Ghaith al-Omari

Gaza Soleimani

Maps & Graphics

How Iraqi Militias Are Exploiting the Gaza Conflict

Hamas's example could embolden Iraqi factions to accelerate attacks on U.S. facilities at home, as well as seek some reflected glory by claiming Syria-based attacks against Israelis.

Hamdi Malik

◆ Militia Spotlight

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How Fighting With the Palestinians Gave Israel’s Netanyahu a Political Lifeline

The most imminent threat to his rule has fizzled since the shooting began, but domestic anger toward him remains widespread.

Neri Zilber

KH Drone

Maps & Graphics

Kataib Hezbollah Leads Drone Warfare Inside Iraq

The group is employing sophisticated drone capabilities against U.S. airbases in Iraq, mirroring tactics and systems used in Yemen.

Michael Knights
Crispin Smith

◆ Militia Spotlight

Articles & Testimony

Stopping the Cycle in the Mideast

In addition to seeking Egypt’s help with mediation, the Biden administration needs to recognize that several motivations are driving Hamas in this round, so raising the cost to the group cannot just be measured in military terms.

David Makovsky
Dennis Ross

Iron Dome rockets intercepting Hamas missiles over Tel Aviv

Articles & Testimony

How War With the Palestinians Triggered Ethnic Violence in Israel

In mixed towns across the country, Arab and Jewish citizens have turned on one another, with substantial implications for the government formation process and other issues.

Neri Zilber

Bahrain’s Interlocking Regional and Domestic Tensions

Manama is still grappling with the complex challenge of developing ties with Israel while coping with homegrown Shia militancy.

Simon Henderson

An Expanded Agenda for U.S.-Israel Partnership: New Technologies, New Opportunities

Experts discuss how the two allies can work more closely on everything from artificial intelligence to missile defense, ideally with help from emerging Arab partners.

Michael Eisenstadt
Henry "Trey" Obering III
Samantha Ravich
David Pollock

Israeli politicians Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett

Can the Change Coalition End Israel’s Endless Election Cycle?

The diverse coalition may be able to form a viable government, but it will need to navigate carefully in light of internal political differences and Netanyahu’s presence in the opposition as a potential spoiler.

David Makovsky

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