Hamas: A Movement in Flux

Hamas is a bitter enemy of Israel, and its military wing has committed murderous terror attacks on Israelis. Yet in the last decade it has gradually become more political and institutionalized, and is even seeking international recognition

Islamic feminism: The case of Morocco

Morocco is the leading Arab country in integrating women in religious frameworks. Religious feminists in...

Knowing Their Enemy or Fascinated by Their Neighbor?

Despite the academic boycott of Israel, Arab universities are offering new courses in Hebrew language....

The US vs. Iran: Cause for celebration?

A US withdrawal from the nuclear deal will not necessarily hold Iran back from the...

What would Gandhi, MLK and Mandela vote – Fatah or Hamas?

Ismail Haniyeh attacked Mahmoud Abbas for his conciliatory approach to Israel, yet lauded nonviolent resistance....

Book Fairs in the Arab World: Between Culture and Politics

Book fairs in Arab countries are like a mirror reflecting social and political issues: low...

Netanyahu, Abbas and the elephant in the room

The Israeli and Palestinian ruling parties smell blood and are calling on their leaders to...

So what does President Abbas really say about the right of return?

Debunking the widespread myth that President Abbas speaks in forked tongues, the article illustrates that...

Palestinian laborers in Israel vs. academics in the West Bank

The occupation is a pervasive reality far broader than politics and military control. Its influence...

Reaping the Benefits of War

In the coming years, as Syria grapples with a devastated economy, the force primarily responsible...

Palestinians in East Jerusalem as “indigenous residents”

In 2017, the Israeli High Court of Justice reframed the legal status of Palestinians in...

Breaking the Silence in Iran

The deteriorating economy and ongoing oppression have sparked massive protests throughout Iran in recent weeks....

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אם אתם באזור | New in The Region

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

זמן שמ”ש | Partnership-Based Peace

A regular publication by the Shemesh Center for Partnership-Based Peace at the Van Leer Institute, exploring global conflicts and developing language and ideas for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation grounded in partnership and equality.

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