Tag: Middle East Conflict
At the margins of regional conflict in the Middle East
Though Iran is not-yet-nuclear, an asymmetrical nuclear war with Israel is still possible. Even a conventional war in the region could elicit calibrated nuclear operations by Israel. Any such unprecedented war scenario is most...
The disgraceful disruption of the Abraham Accords
The debate in Israel about the significance of U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel and affirmation of America’s “bone-deep” relationship with the Jewish state should make way for a far more serious...
Settler colonialism backfires
Of all the catchwords hijacked by the study of the Middle East Conflict, none has turned taboos inside out more than settler colonialism. It is the linguistic warrant for bringing an indictment against Israel...
Trump vows new Iran deal ‘within four weeks’ if re-elected
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed that if re-elected in November, there would be a new deal with Iran “within four weeks.”
“When we win, we will have a deal within four weeks,” he said in...
Palestinian envoy: US recognition of Jerusalem is ‘declaring war’
LONDON - US President Donald Trump would effectively be making a declaration of war if he recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the Palestinians' chief representative to Britain said on Wednesday.
"If he says what he is...
Reflections Towards a New Path to Peace in the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
The Trump Administration is now exploring the possibility of renewing the Palestinian-Israeli talks. This is a noble goal and consistent with U.S policy in the Middle East in the last 43 years.
U.S President Richard...
Israel to build underground barrier on Sinai border
Israel is planning to construct a huge underground barrier on its southern border with Egypt and Gaza as a precautionary measure to stave off threats posed by ISIS terrorists seeking to infiltrate via the...