Peace Process

Emphasizing stabilization efforts now while at least mentioning Palestinian statehood just might give the Trump peace plan a chance later.

Despite Egypt’s warming relations with the Israeli government, the country’s airwaves and movie theaters are still rife with bellicose and anti-Semitic content.

The only way to protect the long-term viability of the plan's best aspects is to kill it.

American ships and bombers are arriving in the Gulf at a time when nerves are raw and various players are making risky escalation wagers.

Releasing the U.S. peace plan could accelerate recent Palestinian political dynamics, with Hamas consolidating its position via ceasefire and reconstruction aid while the PA continues isolating itself.

The scuttling of a high-profile opportunity for commercial engagement is a reminder that expanding Gulf-Israel ties to the public realm will be a slow, thorny process.

Despite his controversial campaign statements, the prime minister will likely remain cautious about actually seizing West Bank territory or ordering ground incursions into Gaza.

The one-man show is set for another term with a similar approach to foreign policy, and indictments are unlikely to cut it short.

Three veteran political observers discuss the status of each campaign and what a victory by either side might mean for Israeli policy.