Israel-Hamas war

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are providing insight and analysis at speed and in depth on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Israel’s response, and how the emerging conflict is upending the Middle East and the world.

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The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, seeks to broaden and deepen normalization between Israel and Arab and Muslim countries. It works with governments to produce actionable recommendations to deliver tangible benefits to their people.

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New Atlanticist

Mar 21, 2025

Trump’s Middle East strategy is all about striking an Iran deal. Gaza could get in the way.

By Alan Pino

Recent US actions in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon fit together in supporting the central objective of a deal with Iran.

Iran Israel

MENASource

Mar 20, 2025

Netanyahu’s Shin Bet shakeup moves Israel closer to chaos

By Shalom Lipner

With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu determined to quash dissent within the nation's civil service, Ronen Bar’s days seem numbered.

Israel Middle East

New Atlanticist

Mar 18, 2025

The Gaza cease-fire is over. What’s next from Israel, Hamas, and the US?

By Atlantic Council experts

In the early hours of March 18, Israel launched air strikes on Gaza, ending the two-month cease-fire. Atlantic Council experts answer pressing questions about the resumed conflict.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Panikoff quoted in CBC News on Trump’s approach to Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Panikoff quoted in Reuters on Trump’s caution to Hamas regarding hostages

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Panikoff quoted in The Financial Times on Trump’s warning to Hamas

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Özkizilcik in Dirilis Postasi: are the Druze Israel’s new excuse?

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Amin in Al-Monitor: inside Egypt’s Arab summit plan to use leverage to thwart Trump’s Gaza plan

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Bakir in Anadolu Ajansi: uncertain fate of second phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Mar 18, 2025

Bakir in Middle East Eye: Why Israel wants Syria to become a failed state

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

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