Following the historic peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, US President Donald Trump announced that Sudan would follow suit by normalizing relations with Israel. Former Israeli ambassador to South Sudan, Dr. Haim Koren, will discuss the development’s significance, while providing a unique “behind-the-scenes” view of the diplomatic process. Dr. Haim Koren is Israel’s former ambassador to […]
Read MoreFollowing the historic ceremony in Washington, Israel and Bahrain will sign a declaration on the establishment of peace and diplomatic relations in the latter’s capital, Manama. Middle East and Gulf States expert Dr. Shaul Yanai will discuss the significance of the interim agreement and other related issues. Dr. Shaul Yanai specializes in the Persian Gulf states. He is the author of the […]
Read MoreNearly one month after the Israeli government imposed a second COVID-19-related nationwide lockdown, the number of daily infections continues to drop from a previous peak of over 9,000. The Health Ministry on Thursday morning reported 1,994 new cases in the previous 24 hours, while the positive test rate appears to have been cut by more […]
Read MoreLast night US president Donald Trump announced that Israel and Bahrain have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. Ex-Mossad official, Mr. Haim Tomer, will discuss the historic development and its significance. Mr. Haim Tomer is Former Head of both the Intelligence and Foreign Operations Division and “Tevel” Division (intelligence cooperation and diplomacy) in the Mossad. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Jerusalem […]
Read MoreIsrael and Lebanon have officially announced that they will begin indirect negotiations to resolve their long standing maritime border dispute. The talks are expected to begin after the Sukkot holiday. Senior Research Fellow at the INSS, and former Head of the IDF Team to the Tripartite Talks with UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. (Res.) […]
Read MoreWith a record number of confirmed coronavirus cases, new restrictions and even a second national lockdown are now on the coronavirus cabinet’s agenda. Prof. Ora Paltiel will discuss the latest developments, the expected restrictions and the possibility of a lockdown being imposed during the holiday season. Ora Paltiel is a professor at the Braun School of Public Health and Department […]
Read MoreFollowing endless skirmishes surrounding Israel’s budget and future political appointments, a compromise was finally reached and the threat of a fourth round of elections in less than 20 months has been removed, for now. Dr. Chaim B. Weizmann, of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, IDC Herzliya, will discuss the latest developments, their significance for […]
Read MoreUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to arrive in Israel today. Prof. Eytan Gilboa will discuss the possible reasons for this visit by America’s top diplomat, and its possible ramifications for the region. Eytan Gilboa is the Director of the Center for international communications and a senior research associate at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic […]
Read MoreIn a historic move, Israel and the UAE have agreed to normalize relations. Which countries around the Middle East could be next? How will this agreement affect Israel’s relationships with the moderate Arab Sunni world? Middle East and Gulf States experts Dr. Nachum Shiloh will discuss the possibilities and conditions necessary for other countries to follow the UAE’s […]
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