By Muhammad Hussein | – While the US’ Deal of the Century ran out of traction earlier this year before it even took off, Israel’s own version took effect last week when it reached a historic peace deal with the United Arab Emirates. In return for delaying its annexation plans in the West Bank, which […]
The Secret History of the Emirates’ Relationship to Israel
By Dr Adnan Abu Amer | – ( Middle East Monitor) – The rapid development of normalisation of the Emirati-Israeli relations has constituted a truly historic occasion to turn the page after decades of clandestine contact, only then to make them public without shame nor consideration for any Palestinian and Arab response. Abu Dhabi’s haste […]
Will Young Jews Leave Israel because of Netanyahu’s Coronavirus Depression?
By Nabil Al-Sahli | – An article in Haaretz last week highlighted the possibility of young Israelis emigrating [because of COVID-19], which brought Israel’s obsession with demography to the forefront of the agenda yet again. More than 70 years since Israel was established in Palestine, its leaders, political parties and strategists are still trying to […]
What Impact will the Beirut Ammonium Nitrate Explosion have on Israel and Hezbollah?
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The rise of the Middle Kingdom in the Middle East: Iran, Gulf Oil and China:
By Arhama Siddiqa | – ( Middle East Monitor) – China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) stands as the most prominent example of the pivotal shift in Chinese foreign policy from Deng Xiaoping’s “bide and hide” philosophy to the current ambitious endeavours. The BRI is a titanic project focused on increasing connectivity by opening up […]
Israel: Will Netanyahu’s Authoritarian Crackdown on Mass Demonstrations bring him Down?
By Motasem A Dalloul | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Massive demonstrations across Israel are calling for the unseating of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over corruption cases and his alleged mishandling of the coronavirus crisis. Worryingly for Netanyahu, the protests are growing, and look set to get even bigger, fuelled by hate speech […]
Can the Israel Lobbies succeed in unseating Ilhan Omar?
By Nasim Ahmed | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – Pro-Israel lobby groups in the US have come out in force to unseat Ilhan Omar in the August Democratic primary elections. The freshman lawmaker is locked in a bitter race with Antone Melton-Meaux, who is said to be a “moderate” candidate backed by lobbyists. […]
Can Palestinian-Israelis, 20% of the Population, Preserve their Arab Identity?
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What Biden’s presidency means for the US-Iran Cold War
By Brett Sudetic and Giorgio Cafiero | – ( Middle East Monitor ) – The upcoming US presidential election’s outcome is bound to significantly impact Iran’s future. President Donald Trump securing another term could leave Tehran continuing to face Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign—a policy of harsh and sweeping sanctions crippling the country’s already faltering economy, […]
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