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In Gaza, Erdogan finds next step for Turkey’s ‘neo-Ottoman’ regional ambitions – Dr. Nimrod Goren, YNET Global, October 2025

“Erdogan was the first to congratulate Hamas after it won the 2006 Palestinian elections”

“This is a fascinating twist in the relationship” – Michael Harari, The Media Line, October 2025

“The rivalry between the two, which has seen various updates, is now changing yet again and Turkey has entered through the front door to be directly involved in the Palestinian issue.”

“We’re entering a political year where everything is related to campaigns” – Nimrod Goren, The Washington Post, October 2025

"Netanyahu’s calculations may flip from caving to pressure to trying to ensure his political survival"

As Trump celebrates ‘peace’ in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps – Nimrod Goren, NBC NEWS, October 2025

Nimrod Goren, the president of the Mitvim Institute, an Israeli think tank, said that while the realization of the first stage of Trump’s plan “is a huge achievement,” the big questions about the

Netanyahu Convenes Security Cabinet to Approve First Phase of Peace Plan – EWTN News Nightly, October 2025

Dr. Nimrod Goren — president and founder of Mitvim, the Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies — joins to share insight on the mood in Israel as hopes for a path to peace begin to emerge.

Two states? Why not! – Süddeutsche Zeitung, September 2025

According to a recent opinion poll, most Israelis could certainly imagine a Palestinian state – but they do have a few conditions. Click here to read the full article in German

“I am very deeply concerned about their ability to take revenge on us via the hostages” – Dr. Moran Zaga, The Times of Israel, September 2025

“I am very deeply concerned about their ability to take revenge on us via the hostages,” said Moran Zaga, expert on the Gulf region at Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign

Recognising Problems in Israel: Western recognition of Palestine and trouble at the Foreign Ministry – Nimrod Goren, The New Arab, August 2025

This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we look at the recent decision by Western nations to recognise the State of Palestine.

Lebanon at a crossroads over Hezbollah arms – Amb. (ret.) Michael Harari, Al Majalla, August 2025

US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack used his latest visit to Beirut to deliver what was, in effect, an ultimatum to the Lebanese government, though he took care not to present it as such.

Nimrod Goren on Mediterranean dialogue in times of division: why people – not politics – hold the key – UfM, August 2025

Nimrod Goren participated in a session where participants discussed what the role of the UfM should be with regards to the post-conflict recovery process in Gaza.

“The plan approved by the Israeli cabinet is damaging for Israel’s national security and foreign policy. It is also unrealistic in terms of its end game” – Dr. Nimrod Goren, NBC NEWS, August 2025

“Common perception in Israel that Netanyahu is acting due to his own political needs, rather than the national good and concern for the Israeli hostages”. Watch and read here

Israeli attitudes and policies and the rising societal toll of the prolonged conflict – Dr. Nimrod Goren, BBC News, July 2025

Following a large protest in Tel Aviv calling for an end to the Gaza war and for the release of Israeli hostages, Dr. Nimrod Goren – President of the Mitvim Institute & Executive Board

Once again, Israel tried to restrict Gaza aid. Once again, its policy failed miserably – The Times of Israel, July 2025

“The wheel must be broken at some point,” said Bar Rapaport of Mitvim: The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies. “Israel needs to manage the humanitarian effort in a proactive

Has Israel’s ‘pro-Druze’ intervention in Syria’s Suweida already backfired? – Nimrod Goren, The New Arab, July 2025

“The most central Israeli motivation for military action inside Syria is enforcing strategic red lines,” said Dr. Nimrod Goren, President of the Mitvim Institute.

“The coalition now is actually committed to continuing the war” – Roee Kibrik, XINHUANET, July 2025

Genuine progress toward a two-state solution could unlock broad regional cooperation and opportunities, Kibrik said, "but with this government, that option is off the table."

The danger of identity politics and cancel culture – Nadav Tamir, The Times of Israel, July 2025

As a progressive Zionist, I often find myself feeling horrified by the fringes of the progressive movement. Their combative, radical identity politics, purity politics, and “cancel culture” lead

Israel-Syria relations are improving, but there’s still a way to go – Nimrod Goren’s interview with Deutsche Welle, June 2025

Israel has multiple opportunities to advance ties with Arab countries. Ending the war in Gaza will make it easier and quicker. In the meantime, there's positive momentum with Syria, including

Netanyahu’s renewed Gaza offensive is politically driven, says think tank – Nimrod Goren on CNBC, May 2025

Mitvim’s President & Founder, Nimrod Goren, says Netanyahu’s military push in Gaza appears motivated more by domestic political survival than national security - sparking growing skepticism

The United Nations Security Council Should Stop the War in Gaza Now – Arie M. Kacowicz, The Times of Israel, May 2025

On December 11, 2024, following the successful cease-fire that has entered into force on November 27, 2024, between Israel and Lebanon, I wrote a blog at The Times of Israel asking for an urgent

What are implications for Israel regarding Trump’s Middle East visit? – Prof. Elie Podeh, The Jerusalem Post, May 2025

Although the visit focused on economic matters, it also carried political significance, with important implications for Israel. Read here

Netherlands, France, Sweden flip on EU-Israel ties – Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu’s interview with Globes, May 2025

European countries are demanding a review of whether Israel remains committed to Article 2, on human rights, of its Association Agreement with the EU.

Dr. GIL Murciano discusses the latest developments. Middle East Now, i24NEWS, April 2025

● Remarks on the situation in Gaza ● Hezbollah and Iran’s Regional Strategy ● Remarks on the Trump relocation proposal ● Analysis of the Saudi strategy and U.S. Relations ● Insights on the Iran

Dr. Nimrod Goren Discusses the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting | BBC | February 2025

Dr. Nimrod Goren spoke ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, stressing the need for a commitment to maintaining the Gaza ceasefire to ensure all remaining hostages return home. He also

Dr. Nimrod Goren Breaks Down the Ceasefire: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza’s Future, The New Arab, January 2025

A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, providing much-needed relief to Israelis and the residents of Gaza alike. However, this significant development raises pressing

Dr. Nimrod Goren on the Breakthrough Regarding the Ceasefire Negotiations, The Monocle Daily, January 2025

After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza; Dr. Nimrod Goren elaborates on the conditions for The Monocle Daily. Listen here

Ksenia Svetlova and Prof. Yossi Mekelberg on the Ceasefire Deal, The Monocle Daily, January 2025

As the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is agreed after 15 months of war, Ksenia Svetlova and Prof. Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson from The Monocle Daily to discuss. Listen here

‘Not just Hamas’: What’s Behind the Failed Hostage Negotiations? – Former Amb. Daniel Shek’s Interview with Ynet, January 2025

Speaking to ILTV, Ambassador Daniel Shek said, “I think there’s a degree of lack of goodwill on both sides during the last few months. I don’t think that Hamas was the only reason for the

Former Amb. Daniel Shek on the Failures in Releasing the Hostages, January 2025

A year has come and gone, and Israel has worn down Hamas and Gaza and decimated the leadership and manpower of Hezbollah, achieving many of its stated objectives since the war began. But one of

Mitvim’s Annual Conference 2024 – Strategies of Hope: i24’s Coverage, November 2024

‘Strategies for Hope’ Conference, presents alternative plans to build long lasting peace in the Middle East. The Mitvim Institute hosts Israeli & foreign diplomats to discuss the

How the Hamas terror attack changed Israeli society?- Dr. Gil Murciano on the Israeli Foreign Policy Index, DW, October 2024

Dr. Gil Murciano presents key insights from Mitvim’s Annual Index, highlighting why Israelis have rejected the conflict management approach and exploring potential alternatives for

Dr. Maya Sion -Tzidkiyahu, KAN English, Far-Right in France on Cusp of Power, July 2024

France’s far-right is leading after the first round of parliamentary elections, solidifying their dominance in French politics and bringing them close to power. Supporters of Marine Le Pen’s

Can Hamas Be Defeated? – Interview with Dr. Gil Murciano on DW News, June 2024

In this DW News interview, Dr. Gil Murciano, CEO of the Mitvim Institute, analyzes the complexities of defeating Hamas. He explores the military, political, and societal challenges involved,

Dr. Gil Murciano, CBC Listen, on the day after of the Iranian missiles attack, April 2024

Before his participation in the New Israel Fund Canada’s event on the political vision for Israel-Palestine after October 7th, Dr. Gil Murciano was interviewed on CBC Listen’s The Early Edition

Amb. Michael Harari, Jerusalem Post, on Israel’s diminishing International support for its war on Hamas, March 2024.

Einat Levi, i24NEWS, on Morocco’s delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza using land routes through Israel, March 2024.

Dr Nimrod Goren, The New Arab, on whether Netanyahu is prolonging the Gaza war to cling to power, March 2024.

Ksenia Svetlova, The Times of Israel, on Russia’s new position on the global ‘Risk’ board, February 2024.

Dr Haim Koren, Globes, on how the Hezbollah bank Al-Qard Al-Hasan could be its Achilles heel, February 2024.

Dr Ido Zelkovitz, Globes, on the tunnels beneath Rafah, February 2024.

Colette Avital, La Stampa, on the effects of the October 7 attacks on Israelis, February 2024.

Dr Nimrod Goren, VOA News, on Biden’s criticism on Israel’s military response in Gaza and the possible implications, February 2024.

Dr Omer Zanany, The Jerusalem Post, on the Resettle Gaza conference, January 2024.

Dr Gil Murciano, RTVE, on the possible post-war scenarios for Israel in Gaza, January 2024.

Dr Gil Murciano, J Street, on the risk of regional escalation, January 2024.

Dr Nimrod Goren, Monocle, “The Globalist”, December 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, Monocle, “The Briefing”, on Israel’s allies calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, December 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, The New Arab, on Israel’s war in Gaza and Netanyahu’s political prospects, December 2023.

Moran Zaga, Kan English, on how Qatar emerged as the leading regional mediator, November 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, France 24, on Israel’s allies standing beside its war objectives, November 2023.

Dr Gil Murciano, Frankfurter Allgemeine, “Faz”, Inside Israel: Looking for bones in Kibbutz Nir Oz, November 2023.

Dr Roee Kibrik, DW, on the recent developments in the Israel-Hamas war, November 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, CNN Newsroom, on the concerns of the Israel-Hamas war becoming a wider regional conflict, November 2023.

Dr Gil Murciano, Wirtschafts Woche, on the Israel-Hamas war, October 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, Monocle, “The Globalist”, on the Israeli forces’ expansion of the ground offensive in Gaza, October 2023.

Dr Roee Kibrik, RTV Slo, on the war in the Middle East, October 2023.

Ehud Eiran, Wbur, “On Point”, on the The risk that the Israel-Hamas conflict becomes a wider war, October 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, CNN Newsroom, on the implications of the war against Hamas, October 2023.

Nadav Tamir, Wbur, “On Point”, on what Israelis are thinking and feeling since the Hamas attack, October 2023.

Dr Nimrod Goren, One India, on how the Arab world, US, Russia and Egypt view the Israel-Hamas Conflict, October 2023.

Nadav Tamir, Wbur, “On point”, on Israel’s ongoing battle for its own democracy, August 2023.

Einat Levi, i24 News, on the economic relations between Israel and Morocco, June 2023.

Dr Gabi Mitchell, Kan English, on Turkey’s election heads for run-off, May 2023

Maya Sion Tzedkiyahu in Kan about the cancellation of the Europe Day reception with Minister Ben-Gvir, May 2023

Dr Nimrod Goren quoted in The Washington Post about the pro-democratic protests in Israel, March 2023

Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu in “Kan” about The European Parliament’s debate on the democratic situation in Israel

Dr Nimrod Goren in IASEI’s webinar on Liberal Democratic Backsliding: Lessons for Israel from Poland, Hungary & Turkey

Dr Nimrod Goren quoted in Los Angeles Times about the concrens over erosion of democracy in Israel, Janurary 2023

Defensive Cooperation Against Iran Discussed at Israel’s Mideast Summit

Dr. Gil Murciano quoted in an Haaertz article regarding the Negev Summit. Read Gil’s point of view here. The article was published in March 2022.

A New Chapter in Turkish-Israeli Relations?

An interview with Dr. Nimrod Goren, the president and founder of Mitvim, in an interview to Straight Talk TRT about the Israeli president visit to Ankara . View the interview here.

What does Putin think he’s doing? An expert’s primer on why he invaded, what’s next

Our director of the Israel–Middle East Relations Program, Ksenia Svetlova in an interview to The Times of Israel. Read it here.

US Policy Offensive Against ISIS May Offer Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Re-engagement

The threats posed by ISIS, which dominated American politics in August, have fundamentally challenged the Obama administration’s policy of retrenchment. Now, the Administration appears set to

Future US mediation should involve more regional diplomacy

For the sake of reaching a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, and for future efforts towards a two-state solution, the US must encourage more regional diplomatic participation. US attempts for a