Events

Making History: Israel and Sudan to Sign Normalization Agreement with Dr. Haim Koren, Former Ambassador to South Sudan

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 […]

Israel and Bahrain to Sign Interim Diplomatic Relations Agreement Analysis By Dr. Shaul Yanai

Following 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 […]

COVID-19 in Israel: Flattening the Curve? Analysis by Professor of Epidemiology Ronit Calderon-Margalit

Nearly 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 […]

Bahrain and Israel Announce Normalization of Diplomatic Relations Briefing By Former Head of Intelligence and Foreign Operations Division in the Mossad Haim Tomer

Last 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 […]

Combating COVID-19: Will Curfews and New Restrictions Work? With Former DG of the Israeli MoH Prof. Arnon Afek

Israel and Lebanon to Begin Indirect Negotiations on Border Issues – Analysis by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Assaf Orion

Israel 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.) […]

Over 3,000 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours: Is a National Lockdown Inevitable? With Prof. Ora Paltiel

With 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 […]

Political Roundup With Dr. Chaim Weizmann

Following 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 […]

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visits Israel: Is Another Peace Deal in the Works? Analysis by Prof. Eytan Gilboa

US 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 […]

Israel-UAE Agreement: Start of a Domino Effect? With Dr. Nachum Shiloh

In 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 […]