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Two Arab Summits Hold the Key to a Viable Gaza Plan

Under heavy pressure from the Trump administration, the Arab states with the most to gain—and lose—in Gaza should be spending the next two weeks doing everything they can to reach consensus on bold, concrete counter-proposals.

۱۹ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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David Schenker
Ghaith al-Omari

A Palestinian views a building reduced to rubble in Gaza - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

When the Riviera Meets the Sumud: Why Palestinian Realities Don’t Mesh with Trump’s Gaza Plan

Trump’s vision to transform Gaza is based on economic and utilitarian considerations, but it fails to take into account the Palestinian connection to the land, which remains a central component of Palestinian national identity.

۱۸ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Neomi Neumann

Protesters in New York City demand the release of U.S. citizens held hostage by Hamas in Gaza - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Trump Gives a Green Light to Resume Fighting in Gaza—But Does Netanyahu Want to Do It Now?

A hostage ultimatum from Washington seemed to provide Netanyahu with the freedom of action he wanted, but Israeli domestic realities may not allow him to break the ceasefire just yet.

۱۱ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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David Makovsky

Brief Analysis

King Abdullah Must Show Trump Practical Arab Ideas for Gaza

Although the president should avoid cornering such an important ally on an issue as risky as Palestinian relocation, the king will need to present his own concrete ideas about postwar Gaza in order to avoid a confrontation with Washington.

۱۰ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Ghaith al-Omari

Brief Analysis

How Trump, Arab Leaders, and Israel Can Close the Gaps on Gaza

Despite its risks for regional stability and U.S. policy, the president’s Gaza proposal has put this issue at the top of the priority list.

۷ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Dennis Ross
Dana Stroul

A view of a Palestinian neighborhood reduced to rubble in Gaza - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Criticizing Trump Isn’t Enough. Arab Leaders Need a Counterproposal

Moving forward with an alternative Gaza plan may not be the president’s first choice, but he could at least take credit for getting Arab states to take action.

۶ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

From October 7 to the Gaza Ceasefire: A Changed Middle East Awaits the Trump Administration

Important strategic changes abound in the region, but policymakers should take care not to underestimate the persistence of old challenges or the potential emergence of new threats.

۳۱ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Neomi Neumann

Map released as part of the November 2024 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Maps & Graphics

Brief Analysis

So Far So Good? The Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Is Largely Holding

The agreement’s implementation phase is going surprisingly well and has been extended, but maintaining the ceasefire will require officials to resolve the issues in dispute and address Hezbollah’s threats.

۲۸ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Assaf Orion

Brief Analysis

Brinkmanship Over Israel’s Ban on UNRWA

Rather than using the months since the passage of new laws as an opportunity to agree on a more gradual implementation plan and identify alternatives to the controversial relief agency, the parties have simply dug in their heels.

۲۸ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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David Makovsky

Articles & Testimony

Hamas May Be Cheering, But It Is Writhing in Pain

All the talk of Hamas emerging from the war with the upper hand contradicts the realities on the ground, where the group has lost its military capabilities, has no hope of substantial outside help, and has failed to ignite the West Bank.

۲۶ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Ehud Yaari

President Donald Trump meeting with King Salman in Saudi Arabia in 2017 - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Expect the Unexpected with Trump and the Gulf

Whatever the new administration decides on major regional issues—from Gulf involvement in postwar Gaza to next steps on Iran—local leaders should be prepared to wait awhile and brace for surprises.

۲۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Opening the Floodgates: The Gaza Deal and Trump’s Presidency

The ceasefire is already shaking up Israel’s politics and high command; prompt, well-coordinated action with Washington could help counter threats on several external fronts as well.

۲۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Assaf Orion

A photo of Palestinians watching President Biden's announcement of the Gaza ceasefire deal, January 2025.

Video

Brief Analysis

Gaza Ceasefire: Implications for Israel, Hamas, and U.S. Policy

Former Israeli and U.S. officials discuss the deal’s timing, provisions, and near-term prospects, outlining the Trump administration’s practical options for advancing peace in Gaza and beyond.

۲۲ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Dennis Ross
Matthew Levitt
Neomi Neumann

Articles & Testimony

What the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire in Gaza Means for the Middle East

Netanyahu likely wanted to start off on a good foot with Trump—not just out of fear, but because Israel has its eyes on a much wider allied agenda in the region.

۱۷ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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David Makovsky

Articles & Testimony

How Trump Can Remake the Middle East

If he uses his major regional leverage to curtail the Iranian nuclear threat and end the Gaza war, he will be well-placed to resume other important tasks that have been sitting on the back burner—including Israeli-Saudi normalization.

۱۶ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Replacing UNRWA Is an Opportunity Trump Should Not Miss

The incoming U.S. administration has no intention of strong-arming Israel into working with such a problematic organization, so officials should focus on pressing other UN agencies to take on its job in Gaza—or risk cuts to their own funding.

۱۵ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۵

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

The Current and Future Houthi Threat to the Middle East

An effective response to the group's persistent aggression should include strengthening the United Nations verification and inspection mechanism, preparing sanctions against actors who violate UN resolutions, and taking steps to interdict arms transfers.

۲۹ دسامبر ۲۰۲۴

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Michael Knights

Brief Analysis

Syria Is the First Major Aftershock of October 7—With More to Come?

From stability in Jordan to the future of Kurdish autonomy, Lebanese sovereignty, and Iranian nuclear proliferation, officials must prepare quickly to prevent or manage—and in some cases even encourage—further shocks in the Middle East.

۱۱ دسامبر ۲۰۲۴

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Zohar Palti

Photo showing smoke clearing from Beirut during the 2024 Hezbollah-Israel war.

Video

Brief Analysis

The Hezbollah-Israel Ceasefire and U.S. Leadership: What Comes Next

Four experts discuss the agreement’s detailed security provisions, the prospects for successful implementation, and the potential impact on other regional players.

۴ دسامبر ۲۰۲۴

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David Schenker
Hanin Ghaddar
Assaf Orion
Matthew Levitt

Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and U.S. president Donald Trump at the White House - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

The Trump Administration Will Have Avenues for Constructive Palestinian Engagement

Mahmoud Abbas seems willing to work with the incoming administration, but will his final legacy be one of diplomatic success, or will he be forced to return to his only remaining tool of “political resistance”?

۳ دسامبر ۲۰۲۴

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Neomi Neumann

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