Recent events in the Middle East reveal internal divisions in both the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships.
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It’s a precarious situation, but pressure from the US and Saudi Arabia, among others, is gradually pushing the two warring sides towards a deal. But a lot can still go wrong.
But there is little sign that either side is listening.
Here are six possible options for what a post-war Gaza might look like – and why none will seemingly work.
The West Bank governing body has seen its popularity erode amid accusations of corruption and incompetence.
Newly emerged Palestinian militant groups are increasingly fragmented and calling for a popular uprising. This, in turn, coincides with a radical shift to the extreme right in Israel’s government.
The two sides need the international community to help them end the fighting, but the Biden administration has so far been reluctant to get involved.
Factional infighting within Palestinian politics has played a part in building tensions.
Clashes in Jerusalem have led to rocket attacks and airstrikes in Gaza.
Israeli settlements are one main reason many observers are increasingly pessimistic about the prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Can Trump break through?
As Israel marked the 20th anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, fears of another surge in violence were as high as ever.
In a grim week at the UN General Assembly, the key partners in the Middle East peace process made it clear they’ve lost patience.
With the peace process derailed and the incoming Netanyahu administration promising zero tolerance to Palestine, joining the ICC sets a major cat among the pigeons.
The New Year always provides an opportunity for both introspection and speculation. So it seems a good time to consider what the big stories are likely to be this year. Some of the five major stories I…
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Emeritus Professor of Law, University of East London
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Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Professor of Israel Studies, University of California, Los Angeles
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Senior Associate Fellow on the Middle East at RUSI; Associate Professor in Politics & International Relations; Deputy Director of the Centre on US Politics, UCL
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Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Griffith University
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Research Scholar, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University
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Assistant Professor in International Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin
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Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University - Newark
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