Peace Process

Policy Analysis on Peace Process

Will the Next Israeli Election Be About Regional Challenges or Netanyahu's Leadership?

The long-serving prime minister suddenly is no longer the presumptive favorite against a rapidly consolidating opposition, which will likely spur him to shore up his own right-wing base throughout the campaign season.

Dec 10, 2014

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David Makovsky

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Israel's Geostrategic Position at a Time of Regional Instability

2014 Scholar-Statesman Award Dinner

On December 2, 2014, Ambassadors Itamar Rabinovich and Michael Oren were presented with the 2014 Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Award for their contributions to the academic study of the Middle East and the practice of diplomacy. Oren is the author of two acclaimed books -- Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in

Dec 5, 2014

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Itamar Rabinovich
Michael Oren

Articles & Testimony

U.S. Should Cut Aid to Palestine for Supporting Terrorists

Although President Abbas has condemned Tuesday's attack in Jerusalem, he allows his advisors and official media to praise the perpetrators as heroes, while his government pays stipends to convicted terrorists and their families.

Nov 19, 2014

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

A Path to Defusing Tensions in Jerusalem

Washington should help Netanyahu and Abbas formulate a code of conduct for preventing an explosion that would imperil both leaders politically.

Nov 19, 2014

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

The Next President's Mideast Mess

Try as he might, there's just too much for Obama to fix in the next two years.

Nov 16, 2014

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Robert Satloff

Brief Analysis

Policies and Politics Will Test U.S.-Israel Ties

As the Iran deadline approaches, violence flares up in Jerusalem, and respective election cycles ebb and flow, U.S. and Israeli officials will need to work harder than ever to manage bilateral tensions.

Nov 10, 2014

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David Makovsky

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'Jewish and Democratic': Implications of Israel's Self-Description, at Home and Abroad

What does it mean for Israel to identify as "both Jewish and democratic?" Watch a discussion with Ruth Gavison and Stuart Eizenstat on the hotly debated political, legal, and diplomatic consequences of Israel's core self-definition.

Nov 4, 2014

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Ruth Gavison
Stuart Eizenstat

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New Poll Shows Majority of Saudis, Kuwaitis, Emiratis Reject ISIS, Back Two-State Solution with Israel

A rare poll conducted last month in three Gulf Cooperation Council states demonstrates decisive rejection of ISIS and a surprisingly high level of popular support for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- but also substantial minority support for both the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

Oct 23, 2014

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David Pollock

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Twenty Years of Israeli-Jordanian Peace: A Brief Assessment

The treaty's trade and security benefits have been considerable, though many Jordanians continue to reject the likely economic windfall that full normalization could bring.

Oct 23, 2014

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

Hamas Is Going Through a Rough Patch, So What Is It Singing About?

Given the violent message the group continues to convey in Arabic to viewers young and old, it will be difficult to achieve full Palestinian reconciliation, a long-term ceasefire with Israel, or large-scale reconstruction of Gaza.

Oct 15, 2014

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Matthew Levitt
Oula A. Alrifai
Kelsey Segawa

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Gaza Donor Conference Needs to Send the Right Message on Hamas

Officials at this weekend's summit should reinforce the message that Hamas is not a legitimate go-between for reconstruction assistance, while also pressing PA officials for practical answers about their plans in Gaza.

Oct 10, 2014

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Neri Zilber

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Givat Hamatos: One Area, Two Prisms

Proximity to the Green Line was not interpreted equally by U.S. and Israeli leaders.

Oct 3, 2014

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David Makovsky

Brief Analysis

The Evolution of U.S.-Israel Relations in the Sam Lewis Era

An Israeli chief justice and a former U.S. diplomat describe the lessons they learned during Sam Lewis's historic tenure as ambassador to Israel, and how the bilateral relationship grew.

Oct 2, 2014

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William Brown

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Back to the Future: The Latest Hamas-Fatah Reconciliation Deal

Despite the ambiguities in the new agreement, the uncertainty of its actual implementation, and the lack of clarity about what it might mean for Gaza, neither Hamas nor Fatah has an interest in aborting the reconciliation effort at the moment.

Oct 1, 2014

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Ehud Yaari
Neri Zilber

Articles & Testimony

The Combat Performance of Hamas in the Gaza War of 2014

The latest fighting exposed the group's military improvements and weaknesses alike, and Hamas members will study the lessons learned in preparation for future confrontations with Israel.

Sep 29, 2014

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Jeffrey White

Articles & Testimony

Will Gaza Be the Global Jihadists' Next Ground Zero?

Supporters of ISIS and other global jihadist organizations were among those killed in the latest Gaza conflict, raising questions about the extent to which these groups are entrenching themselves in the area.

Sep 29, 2014

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Aaron Y. Zelin

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Abbas at the UN: A Listener's Guide

This Friday's speech can set the stage for future peace efforts, but only if it keeps the door open for diplomacy and avoids trying to delegitimize Israel or threatening it with legal action.

Sep 24, 2014

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Kuwaiti Official Makes Jerusalem Pilgrimage

The foreign minister's visit to the holy city may mark a change in Arab diplomacy toward Israel.

Sep 19, 2014

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

The Politics of Rebuilding Gaza

Calculating the actual costs of reconstruction is important, but the most crucial question is whether the PA is truly ready to supplant Hamas and assume effective control over Gaza.

Sep 16, 2014

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Neri Zilber

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Samuel W. Lewis Memorial Symposium

America and the Challenges of a Turbulent Middle East: Looking Backward, Looking Forward

The Washington Institute hosted a special symposium honoring the life and legacy of the late Ambassador Samuel W. Lewis. Watch complete video, including a keynote address from Deputy Secretary of State William Burns. Speakers include Paul Wolfowitz, Jessica Tuchman Matthews, Ambassador William Brown, and Ambassador Dennis Ross.

Sep 12, 2014

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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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