Israel Broadly Accepts Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll, Acknowledging Around 70,000 Palestinians Killed in War

Israel Broadly Accepts Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll, Acknowledging Around 70,000 Palestinians Killed in War

Israel has, for the first time, accepted the overall Palestinian death toll figures reported by Gaza’s health ministry, according to Israeli media reports published on Friday that cited senior military officials. The reported acknowledgement marks a notable shift in Israel’s...
Yahya Sinwar

Death of Yahya Sinwar: A Turning Point in Israel’s War Against Hamas?

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the key orchestrators of the group’s brutal attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, marks a critical moment in Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas. Sinwar’s assassination by the Israel Defense...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s US Visit: Strategic Balancing Act Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States comes at a critical juncture. Amid a backdrop of escalating conflict in Gaza and significant international criticism, Netanyahu's engagements with both current and potential future US leaders reflect a calculated...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

Gaza War: Threat of Major Regional Escalation

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an interim ruling on possible genocide in Gaza, causing mixed reactions between Israel and Palestinians. While Israel is relieved that the ICJ did not call for a ceasefire, it would be upset...
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu’s Motives for Gaza War

As Israel's war with Hamas continues, Israelis are increasingly angry at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government's inability to free the remaining 136 hostages in the Gaza Strip. Protesters have called for Netanyahu's resignation, while hostage families stormed the...
Jerusalem

Is Two-State Solution Viable in Aftermath of Middle East Conflict?

Since the recent Gaza war, the international community has sought a humanitarian ceasefire and a two-state solution to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refuses to hand over Gaza Strip's security to Palestinian Authority, citing insistence as preventing...
Iran

Mastering Chess Strategies: Playing with Iran’s Deterrence

The Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was a surprise by a Palestinian terrorist group, disrupting the White House's anticipated normalization of Israel-Saudi Arabia relations. President Joe Biden's administration aimed to secure US interests and manage those of...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa’s ICJ Case and Its Influence on Foreign Policy

South Africa's decision to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on charges of genocide has sparked polarised global reactions. Critics accuse South Africa of political opportunism and double standards, while supporters praise its principled stance. The move...
Gaza

Shaping Transatlantic Security Post-Gaza war

The October 7 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's offensive in Gaza have caused significant turmoil in the Middle East, with implications for the Euro-Atlantic region and transatlantic relations. The ongoing relevance of terrorism and counter-terrorism will likely impact transatlantic relations...
Gaza–Israel conflict

Gaza War’s Ripple Effect on Western Cities

The killing of Hamas executive Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut has intensified the threat posed by Hamas, Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah, and jihadists. Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah has warned that Hezbollah will retaliate for the killing of any representative of the...
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