The Old Diplomatic Playbook Has Failed Israel-Palestine
On Thursday October 7th, we hosted our 6th Contributor Dialogue. MEPC Executive Director Bassima Alghussein spoke with author Perry Cammack.
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A difficult week for Israel
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week’s conclusion of the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly coincided with two events that have become the cause of much consternation within Israel: the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action “against racism, racial discriminati
Palestinians under constant threat of violence
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Israel’s manhunt following the escape of six Palestinians from a high-security Israeli prison has revealed the inhumane conditions under which thousands of Palestinians have languished for years.
Israeli PM visits White House amid concerns about a rising Iranian threat
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett paid a visit to the White House last week, the first by an Israeli prime minister since President Joe Biden took office.
Israeli Press Reflects on the Impact of the Abraham Accords’ First Year
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
One year since the announcement of the so-called Abraham Accords, Israeli newspapers and commentators reflect on what has been achieved in the intervening time period and the remaining challenges.
Cyber Capabilities: Israel vs. Iran
Cybersecurity and cyber warfare have become central security considerations for Middle Eastern governments. The MEPC looked deeper at two Middle Eastern states with well-established cyber capabilities: Israel and Iran.
Israel-Iran War of Words Escalates Following Latest Attack on an Oil Tanker
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week’s targeting of an Israeli-operated ship off the Gulf of Oman has reignited tensions between Israel and Iran. Such attacks have become too common to be ignored any longer.
Israel Under Pressure as BDS Campaign Claims the Latest Victory
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Last week, the Vermont-based ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s announced that it found selling its products in the Occupied Territories “inconsistent” with the company’s values.
Israeli PM Bennett’s Rocky First Month in Office
Edited by Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy
Fellow, Middle East Policy
A month since the formation of the new Israeli government, PM Naftali Bennett’s path forward appears as uncertain as ever.
Israel’s New Governing Coalition Under Heightened Political Pressure
Edited by Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
The last-minute agreement between Yamina’s Naftali Bennett and Yesh Atid’s Yair Lapid has opened the door to the creation of a new-national unity government.