Skip to main content
TWI logo The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
logo
wordmark
Homepage

Main navigation

  • Analysis
  • Experts
  • About
  • Support
  • Maps & Multimedia
Trending:
  • Great Power Competition
  • Proliferation
  • Turkey
  • Syria
  • Iran

Regions & Countries

  • Egypt
  • Gulf States
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Middle East
  • North Africa
  • Palestinians
  • Syria
  • Turkey

Issues

  • Arab & Islamic Politics
  • Arab-Israeli Relations
  • Democracy & Reform
  • Energy & Economics
  • Great Power Competition
  • Gulf & Energy Policy
  • Military & Security
  • Peace Process
  • Proliferation
  • Terrorism
  • U.S. Policy
TWI English
TWI Arabic: اللغة العربية TWI Persian: فارسی Fikra Forum

Breadcrumb

  • Policy Analysis

Israel

Policy Analysis on Israel

Filter by:

Articles & Testimony
Israel and Hamas After Gaza War
From expelling UN officials to giving Jews unsolicited relocation advice, Hamas has once again shown its true colors, even as Israeli politicians prepare to form a new multiethnic coalition government.
Jun 5, 2021
◆
  • David Pollock
Israeli politicians Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Proposed Power-Sharing Government: Policy Implications and Prospects for Survival
Even if the consensus-based coalition is sworn in, the big question mark hanging over Bennett and Lapid is whether Palestinian developments or Netanyahu’s relentless opposition will produce irreconcilable internal differences.
Jun 3, 2021
◆
  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Iran Nuclear Watchdog Report Suggests Impact of Suspected Israeli Sabotage
News of apparent enrichment setbacks has been offset somewhat by troubling developments in other aspects of the program, not to mention sharp Israeli warnings, diplomatic uncertainty in Vienna, and a pair of sobering nuclear anniversaries.
Jun 1, 2021
◆
  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
How Iran Fuels Hamas Terrorism
After playing a key role in the group’s military development for years and navigating deep ideological rifts, Tehran has renewed its extensive sponsorship in ways that contributed directly to the recent bloodshed in Gaza.
Jun 1, 2021
◆
  • Ido Levy
President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Oval Office of the White House
Articles & Testimony
Biden Must Manage the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The administration should take a three-track approach: provide a formula of reconstruction with no rearmament, bolster the PA through assistance conditioned on reform, and broker Arab outreach to open the horizon.
Jun 1, 2021
◆
  • Dennis Ross
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.
May 31, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 27, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 26, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 25, 2021
◆
  • David Makovsky
Iron Dome rockets intercepting Hamas missiles over Tel Aviv
Brief Analysis
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.
May 25, 2021
◆
  • Grant Rumley
  • Neri Zilber
President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Oval Office of the White House
Brief Analysis
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.
May 21, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 21, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 20, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 19, 2021
◆
  • 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.
May 18, 2021
◆
  • Ghaith al-Omari
Egyptian president Sisi speaks
Brief Analysis
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.
May 18, 2021
◆
  • Haisam Hassanein
Photo showing the Iron Dome defense system intercepting Hamas rockets over Ashkelon, Israel, in May 2021.
Video
Brief Analysis
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.
May 18, 2021
◆
  • Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen
  • Ehud Yaari
  • Ghaith al-Omari
Gaza Soleimani
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
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.
May 16, 2021
◆
  • Hamdi Malik
◆ Militia Spotlight
Articles & Testimony
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.
May 14, 2021
◆
  • Neri Zilber
KH Drone
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
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.
May 14, 2021
◆
  • Michael Knights
  • Crispin Smith
◆ Militia Spotlight

Pagination

  • Previous page ‹ Previous
  • First page « First
  • …
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Current page 9
  • Page 10
  • Page 11
  • Page 12
  • Page 13
  • …
  • Last page Last »
  • Next page Next ›

Sign Up for Email Updates from The Washington Institute

Never miss a breaking event on U.S. policy interests in the Middle East. Customize your subscription to our expert analysis, op-eds, live events, and special reports.

Sign up

Featured experts

David Makovsky
David Makovsky
David Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations.
Ambassador Dennis Ross
Dennis Ross
Dennis Ross, a former special assistant to President Barack Obama, is the counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute.
Ehud Yaari
Ehud Yaari is a Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute.
Background image with TWI branding
logo
wordmark
Homepage

1111 19th Street NW - Suite 500
Washington D.C. 20036
Tel: 202-452-0650
Fax: 202-223-5364

Footer contact links

  • Contact
  • Press Room
  • Subscribe

The Washington Institute seeks to advance a balanced and realistic understanding of American interests in the Middle East and to promote the policies that secure them.

The Institute is a 501(c)3 organization; all donations are tax-deductible.

Footer quick links

  • About TWI
  • Support the Institute

Social media

  • The Washington Institute on Facebook facebook
  • The Washington Institute on Twitter twitter
  • The Washington Institute on YouTube youtube
  • The Washington Institute on Soundcloud soundcloud

© 2023 All rights reserved.

Footer

  • Employment
  • Privacy Policy
  • Rights & Permissions