Palestinians

Policy Analysis on Palestinians

The Israeli Army Knew Gaza Was a 'Ticking Bomb' Before War Broke Out

Hamas forced the longstanding blockade through its continued rejectionism, and it is now trying to violently extort the international community, the PA, and Israel to give it what it wants without offering anything in return.

Jul 23, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Brief Analysis

Operational Wisdom amid Strategic Distress

To prepare for future asymmetric conflicts, Israel and other countries will need to examine Hamas's adaptation to Israel's fighting doctrine.

Jul 21, 2014

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Alon Paz
Nadav Pollak

Articles & Testimony

The Risks of Israel's Gaza Incursion

Prior to the latest ground campaign in Gaza, Hamas appeared to be losing relevance and legitimacy, but Israel's offensive -- however justifiable -- could restore both.

Jul 18, 2014

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David Schenker
Judith Miller

Brief Analysis

Boots on the Ground: Israel Enters Gaza

Israel's ground operations and objectives are limited for now, but the IDF is ready to expand the mission if Hamas chooses to prolong the faceoff and continue firing rockets.

Jul 18, 2014

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Jeffrey White
Neri Zilber

Articles & Testimony

Why Gazans Are Again Paying for Hamas's Choices

Egypt made a proposal Monday to stop the fighting between Hamas and Israel. The Arab League and Israel accepted it. Even Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas political leader, said Monday night on a Hamas television broadcast that the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades of Hamas had “lifted the head of our nation” and

Jul 15, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Gaza Public Rejects Hamas, Wants Ceasefire

A recent, credible poll shows that most Gazans oppose Hamas policies and leaders alike, and favor a ceasefire with Israel.

Jul 15, 2014

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Sisi's Egypt and the Gaza Conflict

Washington should not be nostalgic for the days when a Muslim Brotherhood government had greater sway in Gaza City.

Jul 14, 2014

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Eric Trager

Video

The Gaza Crisis: Why Now? What Does it Mean? How Will It End?

Washington Institute experts discuss the current situation in Gaza, Israel's military operation, Palestinian politics, and U.S. policy during this in-depth video presentation.

Jul 11, 2014

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Robert Satloff
Dennis Ross
Michael Herzog
David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Gaza Air Strikes Are a Necessary Show of Force for Israel

Hamas, bankrupt and friendless, hopes to use violence to win support. Israel cannot do otherwise than act.

Jul 10, 2014

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Michael Herzog

Brief Analysis

PA and Other Arab Reactions to the Gaza Crisis

Abbas and other Arab leaders demand that Israel stop striking Gaza, but not that Hamas stop shooting rockets at Israel. So the United States should demand they correct that imbalance.

Jul 9, 2014

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Hamas's Not-So-Secret Weapon

Turkey-based Hamas member Salah al-Arouri is uniquely suited to overseeing the group's operations in the West Bank.

Jul 9, 2014

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Matthew Levitt

Israeli-Palestinian Crisis: Discussing Incitement, Rockets, Hamas, and Other Issues

Actions matter more than words, says Arab politics scholar David Pollock, but incitement by Palestinians and Israelis sometimes leads to violent deeds.

Jul 8, 2014

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

The United States Should Help Close Gaps Between Israelis and Palestinians

The multitude of other crises in the region and the strong doubts among Israelis and Palestinians cannot be an argument for walking away from diplomatic efforts.

Jul 3, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Beyond 'Restraint': Washington Can Shape Responses to the West Bank Murders

The Obama administration would be on firm ground in making further aid and diplomatic support conditional on the PA either acting unambiguously to end Hamas violence or dissolving its partnership with that U.S.-designated terrorist organization.

Jul 1, 2014

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Assessing the Potential for an Israel-Hamas Showdown

The discovery of murdered kidnap victims in the West Bank and increased rocket fire from Gaza have brought Hamas and Israel to the brink of a new round of hostilities.

Jul 1, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Articles & Testimony

Hamas on the Ropes

With a massive Israeli crackdown under way, the militant Palestinian movement is struggling to determine its true identity.

Jun 27, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Brief Analysis

New Palestinian Poll Shows Hardline Views, But Some Pragmatism Too

New survey results show that violence is not a popular option among Palestinians and that Hamas is not benefiting from the current troubles, giving U.S. policymakers some breathing room to concentrate on more urgent crises in Iraq and Syria while backing practical steps to cool tensions.

Jun 25, 2014

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Israelis Kidnapped in the West Bank: Implications

If U.S. policy was to "wait and see" how the Hamas-approved Palestinian reconciliation process would unfold in practice, the test is now.

Jun 16, 2014

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Neri Zilber

Brief Analysis

Palestinians Want Hamas In, but Want Peace Talks Too

West Bank and Gaza residents alike still appear more receptive to Fatah than Hamas viewpoints.

Jun 6, 2014

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Hamas Opts for the Hezbollah Model

Hamas seems intent on using Hezbollah's "bullets plus ballots" approach to gain a military and political foothold in the West Bank, the PA, and the PLO.

Jun 3, 2014

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Ehud Yaari

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