What the Gaza deal (really) means for Hamas and Israel
Despite talk of avoiding a return to the status quo, this is exactly what has seemingly happened
Israel / Palestine
An alternative to intifada
With the Palestinian Authority’s credibility at an all time low, many fear that an uncontrollable explosion of popular anger could snowball into an uprising against both Israel and the PA
Israel’s spinning moral compass
Apparent wall-to-wall consensus in favour of the Gaza offensive among the Israeli public masks a deep internal moral malaise
Demilitarising Gaza is not a solution, it’s a trap
Demilitarising Gaza is being touted as part of a solution to the recent fighting. However, it's a potentially dangerous red herring
From Syraqistan to Gaza – Europe must not hide behind the blame game
Europe's inaction on the Islamic State could have tragic consequences, for the Middle East and for Europe itself.
Time to talk to Hamas
Israel wants to keep Hamas in the cold, but unless Europe works to encourage dialogue, the violence will continue
France’s fascination with Israel and Palestine
As bombs fall on Gaza, France's deep-rooted preoccupation with Israel and Palestine is causing division within French society
This renewed violence suggests a bleak future for Palestinians and Israelis
A toxic cocktail of greater radicalisation, lack of mediators and Binyamin Netanyahu do not bode well for the region
ECFR’s World in 30 minutes: European elections and Middle East peace process
Mark Leonard talks to Jose Ignacio Torreblanca and Daniel Levy about the European elections, euroscepticism, and the Middle East peace process after Kerry
Land swaps between the Israelis & Palestinians
Geoffrey Aronson of the Foundation for Middle East Peace explains why he thinks the Palestinians need to adopt a more positive approach to land…