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Teaching Terror:
How Hamas Radicalizes Palestinian Society
On February 12, 2007, Matthew Levitt participated in a panel discussion on the topic of environments that enable terrorism at a conference titled, "The Roots of Terror: Understanding the Evolving Threat of Global Terrorism," sponsored by Women in International Security and the U.S. Army War College. This is the prepared
Feb 12, 2007
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
The Mecca Accord (Part II):
Implications for Arabs, Israel, and U.S. Policy
This is the second of a two-part examination of the meaning and implications of the Mecca accord. Read part one. The Fatah-Hamas unity agreement reached in Mecca last week has powerful implications for all regional players. The most serious challenge it poses is to U.S. diplomacy. Arab Winners and Losers
Feb 12, 2007
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  • Robert Satloff
Brief Analysis
The Mecca Accord (Part I):
The Victory of Unity over Progress
This is the first of a two-part examination of the meaning and implications of the Mecca accord. Read part two. The Fatah-Hamas agreement mediated by the Saudis last week in Mecca revives a long tradition in Palestinian politics of prioritizing internal unity over progress toward strategic objectives. With Palestinian Authority
Feb 12, 2007
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  • Robert Satloff
Brief Analysis
Prosecuting Terrorism Supporters:
Lessons from a Recent Verdict
On February 1, after fourteen days of deliberation, a Chicago jury acquitted Muhammad Salah and Abdulhalim Ashqar of charges that they were involved in a racketeering conspiracy by financing and supporting Hamas terrorist activities in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The two were accused of laundering funds, facilitating communications
Feb 6, 2007
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  • Matthew Levitt
The Changing Paradigm of Israeli-Palestinian Relations in the Shadow of Iran and the War against Hizballah
On January 22, 2007, former Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Lt. Gen. (ret.) Moshe Yaalon addressed the Seventh Annual Herzliya Conference on the balance of Israel's national security. General Yaalon was a Washington Institute visiting fellow in 2006 and is the author of the Institute monograph Lessons from the
Jan 22, 2007
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  • Moshe Yaalon
Brief Analysis
Hamas vs. Fatah:
Is Confrontation Inevitable?
On January 10, 2007, Ghaith al-Omari, Mohammad Yaghi, and Dennis Ross addressed The Washington Institute's Special Policy Forum. Dr. al-Omari, a visiting fellow at the New America Foundation, has served as a political advisor to Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah and as a legal advisor to the Palestinian negotiating
Jan 22, 2007
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
  • Mohammad Yaghi
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Annual Post-New Year's Event:
America and the Middle East, circa 2007
On January 12, 2007, Joe Klein and Martin Walker addressed The Washington Institute's Special Policy Forum. Joe Klein, the author of the bestseller Primary Colors, writes the "In the Arena" column about national and international affairs for Time magazine. Martin Walker is the editor emeritus of United Press International, and
Jan 17, 2007
In-Depth Reports
Lessons from the Palestinian 'War' against Israel
Beginning in September 2000, Israel was confronted with an unprecedented wave of Palestinian violence in the form of suicide bombings, rocket attacks, and numerous other hostile acts. Since then, the conflict has undergone many evolutions, with both sides continuously changing their strategies and tactics. Although Palestinian attacks continue even during
Jan 11, 2007
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  • Moshe Yaalon
Articles & Testimony
Rice Is Thinking Big, but Will It Work?
Precisely because expectations of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's trips to the Middle East usually plunge lower than the Dead Sea, she seems to feel that she can quietly gauge receptivity to new approaches to the Israeli-Palestinian situation without setting off world headlines. As President George W. Bush puts
Jan 11, 2007
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Don't Play with Maps
I became embroiled in a controversy with former President Jimmy Carter over the use of two maps in his recent book, "Palestine Peace Not Apartheid." While some criticized what appeared to be the misappropriation of maps I had commissioned for my book, "The Missing Peace," my concern was always different
Jan 9, 2007
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  • Dennis Ross
Articles & Testimony
The Struggle for Hearts and Souls That Fatah Must Win
On December 29, 2006, the Financial Times published the following letter to the editor from Institute counselor and Ziegler distinguished fellow Dennis Ross. Sir, Having recently spent several days in Jerusalem and Ramallah, I am struck by the struggle that is now under way for the heart and soul of
Dec 29, 2006
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Democracy Promotion in the Middle East:
Time for a Plan B?
On December 4, 2006, Jennifer Windsor, Carl Gershman, and Martin Kramer addressed The Washington Institute's Special Policy Forum. Jennifer Windsor is executive director of Freedom House and also a member of the Secretary of State's Advisory Commission. Carl Gershman is president of the National Endowment of Democracy and a member
Dec 20, 2006
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  • Martin Kramer
Articles & Testimony
Carter's Book Is a Disservice to Peace
This article was reprinted by the San Francisco Chronicle on December 20, 2006, under the headline, “Carter's Polemic Will Not Help the Palestinians.” Former President Jimmy Carter has spent much of his adult life championing Palestinian rights. However, his most recent book will not help the Palestinians. Some Palestinians may
Dec 13, 2006
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
The Price of Passivity
The governments on both of our “hot” fronts, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority, are on the verge of change, with practical, immediate implications for Israel—and unfortunately, not positive ones. Rather, the storm clouds continue to gather on the strategic horizon. In Lebanon, Fouad Siniora’s government is under vocal attack, accompanied
Dec 11, 2006
Brief Analysis
Israel's Legal Avenues for Prisoner Releases
Earlier this week, Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert announced that Israel would release “many Palestinian prisoners” once captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is released. Some policymakers believe this prisoner exchange might strengthen Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and improve Israeli relations with the Palestinians. According to official information, there are
Nov 28, 2006
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  • Dvorah Chen
Brief Analysis
A Palestinian Grand Bargain:
Abbas's Government, Hamas's Program
Rumors of a newly formed Palestinian unity government have been ubiquitous in recent weeks, yet Hamas and Fatah appear to be closer than ever to reaching an agreement. Their unity talks survived even the tragic killing of twenty Palestinian civilians on November 8 in Beit Hanun, an incident that would
Nov 15, 2006
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  • Mohammad Yaghi
  • Ben Fishman
Brief Analysis
When Bush Meets Olmert:
New Political Contexts in Washington and Jerusalem
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert will be the first foreign leader to meet President George W. Bush after the U.S. midterm elections. Olmert’s trip to Washington is part of a prescheduled visit to address the United Jewish Communities General Assembly in Los Angeles. When the two leaders meet at the
Nov 9, 2006
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
From Beirut to Gaza:
Israel’s Neighbors in the Aftermath of War
On October 16, 2006, Ehud Yaari addressed The Washington Institute’s Special Policy Forum. Mr. Yaari is an Israel-based Lafer international fellow with the Institute and an associate editor of the Jerusalem Report. The following is a contemporaneous article in which Mr. Yaari summarized the content of his remarks. It originally
Oct 31, 2006
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  • Ehud Yaari
Articles & Testimony
Beyond the Dust
Behind the clouds of dust stirred up by the political skirmishing now going on between Hamas and Fatah, some truths have been obscured, truths that will not go away even if and when a government of national unity arises in the Palestinian Authority. Such a government will, in the last
Oct 16, 2006
Brief Analysis
Ending the Palestinian Political Stalemate:
Abbas's Electoral Option
Since the breakdown in talks over the formation of a unity government in mid-September, the Palestinian political environment has become more dangerous and dysfunctional. Paralyzed by ongoing international economic and political isolation, the Palestinian Authority (PA) has essentially ceased to function as tens of thousands of public sector employees continue
Oct 12, 2006
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  • Mohammad Yaghi
  • Ben Fishman

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Ghaith al-Omari
Ghaith al-Omari
Ghaith al-Omari is the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Senior Fellow in The Washington Institute's Irwin Levy Family Program on the U.S.-Israel Strategic Relationship.
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.
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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 the Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute.
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