Palestinians with dual citizenship walk at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the hope of getting permission to leave Gaza,

Gaza Refugees Find Safety Amidst Israeli Push in Rafah

The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over reports that the Israeli military plans to continue fighting against Hamas until Rafah. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned that the conflict could spread throughout the region unless a cease-fire is...
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...
UNRWA-Gaza

Is UNRWA’s Treatment of Palestinians Fair in Light of Guilty Verdict?

The US and Israel have accused UNRWA staff of participating in Hamas' attack on the Jewish state, raising questions beyond UNRWA's potential culpability. The allegations have yet to be substantiated, and the halt in UNRWA funding by ten Western countries...
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...
UNRWA-Gaza

UNRWA Amid Israel’s Freezing Aid to Gaza

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure compliance with the UN Genocide Convention, prevent and punish direct and public incitement to genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza, and permit basic services and humanitarian assistance to the Gaza...
International Court of Justice (ICJ)

How Will International Court Ruling Shape Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Talks?

Israel and Hamas are likely to be bolstered in negotiations for a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners following an International Court of Justice ruling that Israel's conduct in Gaza risks acts of genocide. The court's decision, which did not satisfy...
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...
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