More: Gaza
New Middle East Strategy: Creating Order through War and Chaos
On July 25, 2006, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Israel-Lebanon conflict, the then US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, articulated a vision for...
Beyond crisis levels: One million people flee Rafah
According to the UNRWA, an astonishing number of one million individuals have currently evacuated Rafah in southern Gaza. This comes as Israeli forces reportedly...
Israel and its supporters turn Palestine into a litmus test of democracy
Innocent Palestinians bear the brunt of Israel’s Gaza war, but they are not the only victims of the conflict. So are freedoms of expression,...
Unravelling the Tangled Threads of the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip has dragged on with no real sign of resolution. Despite international calls for both sides to stop...
Qatar, US, and Egypt Urge Hamas and Israel to Finalize US-Based Agreement
Qatar, the United States, and Egypt have jointly called on Hamas and Israel to finalize an agreement based on the principles of a U.S....
Israel Faces Diplomatic Isolation if it Loses the Battle to Control the Narrative
In November last year, I predicted that Israel would struggle to maintain an advantage in narrative warfare the longer combat operations in Gaza lasted....
The ICC, its Arrest Warrants and U.S. ObligationsÂ
The UN Court addressing disputes between nations is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where a case has been brought by South Africa against...
Turkey’s Trade Ban on Israel: A Critical Appraisal
In April, 2024, Turkey announced a trade ban on Israel, citing the Israel's refusal to allow Turkish planes to airdrop aid into Gaza as...
King Abdullah of Jordan caught between a rock and a hard place
Jordan's King Abdullah is caught between a rock and a hard place. Hamas and its regional supporters, as well as Israeli politicians and vigilantes,...
Negotiations: Israel’s Rational Option to End Gaza War
Ending a war is much more difficult than starting one. Without one side's capability to achieve a decisive victory that subjects the other side...