How Israel Turned into the Trump Administration’s Adviser on Palestinian Affairs

In recent years, Israel managed to convince the U.S. administration that it knows the Palestinians inside and out and knows what they need. Why should this worry those who seek a just and comprehensive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Hamas and the PA: Unwilling Bedfellows?

The Hamas-Fatah rift is at the heart of the crisis in Palestinian politics, paralyzing parliament...

Hamas: From opposition to government (Gaza papers, part II)

Having established its rule in Gaza, Hamas portrays its two major adversaries as Israel externally,...

Hamas and the Arab Spring (Gaza papers, part I)

Hamas has not recognized Israel or laid down its arms. However, several factors have combined...

Dahlan in Gaza: The End of Trying to Appease Abu Mazen

Dahlan’s participation in a Gaza rally indicates that Hamas decided who is their preferred successor...

The Arab World Debates Women’s Service in the Military

In recent years, multiple Arab countries have encouraged military service of women for two main...

Living on the Kingdom’s Edge: Political Dissident in Saudi Arabia

Money does not always buy political consent. Khashoggi's disappearance draws attention to a group of...

Arab Local Governance: A Missed Opportunity

The average voter turnout rate in local elections in Arab towns stands at 85%. In...

Writers Leading the Way for Politicians

The Huriya affair erupted at a time when work relations between Israeli publishers and writers...

Translation of Arabic Prose to Hebrew: A Literary Act or Normalization?

Multiple works of Arabic literature have been translated to Hebrew in recent years. Has the...

Burkini or bikini?

Women’s clothes, and especially head covers, are debated all year round in the Arab world....

Egypt: Nothing Lasts Forever

Despite the measures undertaken to suppress it, public disapproval of Sisi’s regime is only growing,...

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A monthly newsletter dedicated to analyzing Israel’s relations in the Middle East from diverse perspectives, edited by Dr. Eli Osheroff

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