Sinai: Egypt's Linchpin, Gaza's Lifeline, Israel's Nightmare
Palestinians Score Diplomatic Victory at UNESCO
Last week the executive board of UNESCO, the United Nations cultural agency, approved an Arab-sponsored resolution to refer to the site of the Al-Aqsa mosque only as Haram al-Sharif, the name used by Muslims, while removing references to the Temple Mount, as it is called by Jews.
The Middle East and the Next Administration
The Middle East Policy Council's 86th Capitol Hill Conference has concluded. The full video and unedited transcript are available below. A policy brief derived from this event can be read here. The panel, held October 13, 2016, offered diverse perspectives on the challenges for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and opportunities for the next administration.
The Legacy of Shimon Peres
Last week’s passing of Shimon Peres has prompted many in the regional media to examine the state of Israeli-Palestinian relations in the context of the Israeli statesman’s legacy.
Palestinian Discord Continues as Municipal Elections Postponed
The postponement of the upcoming municipal elections in the West Bank and Gaza has once again highlighted the seemingly intractable divide between the two main Palestinian political factions.