From Endless Wars to Long Term Security: A Diplomatic Plan for a New Government

The paper seeks not only to list the issues on which the government must act but also to connect the dots – to trace the synergistic, intertwined, and carefully sequenced series of moves in the various arenas generated by a diplomatic change of course for Israel. The final section proposes a diplomatic choreography: a coordinated sequence of steps whose implementation would improve Israel’s diplomatic standing and strengthen its security resilience within 100 days of the government’s inauguration. Adopting these recommendations would yield significant achievements from the outset of the new government’s term and provide important momentum for the rest of its tenure.

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Implications of Settlements Import Bans

This paper examines the economic and commercial implications for Israel of the prohibitions on trade with settlements. The first part comprises background on the European policy of differentiation between Israel and the settlements and previous trade restriction measures. This is followed by a comparison between the laws adopted or promoted in various Western European states. The paper then examines the direct implications for settlement businesses and exports, and the spillover risk for companies operating in sovereign Israel and for the Israeli economy as a whole.

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The Israeli Foreign Policy Index of 2026

The survey examines public attitudes toward Israel’s preferred strategy across the different conflict arenas, and toward the possibility of transitioning from military campaigns to future political arrangements. It also explores views on Israel’s relations with key regional actors, Europe, and the United States. Explore the full findings and expert analysis.

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The “15-Point Agreement” with Hamas – A Historic Opportunity for a Real Change in Gaza

The agreement between the Board of Peace and Hamas (July 2026) was achieved with the close assistance of Egypt and Muhammed Dahlan, who exerted pressure and convinced Hamas leadership to accept the 15-point agreement, taking advantage of the fact that Hamas was left without any hope that international pressure could bring an end to the Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip as long as Hamas refuses to disarm.

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