Yair Lapid’s recent slip of the tongue on Nadav Perry’s podcast, when he said, “You know I’m a Zionist and a patriot, not a leftist,” reflects something deeper in Israeli public life: an almost
Während Washington mit Teheran verhandelt, scheint Jerusalem an der Seitenlinie zu stehen. Dort fürchtet man eine voreilige Einigung, die ernsthafte Konsequenzen für Israels Sicherheit haben könnte.
A crisis within Netanyahu's coalition, a Knesset on the verge of dissolution, a Gaza under expanding occupation and a West Bank on the edge – Israel heads into an uncertain election season with
This Israeli security analyst and Palestinian peacebuilder insist that the only sustainable future is one they build side by side.
Gli Usa colpiscono nel sud iraniano, Teheran promette ritorsioni con Khamenei che rilancia lo slogan "Morte all'America e Morte a Israele". L'escalation è gravissima in territorio libanese, con
»Sa’ar und Netanyahu distanzieren sich immer nur dann, wenn eine internationale rote Linie überschritten worden ist«, sagt Gil Murciano, Direktor der israelischen Denkfabrik Mitvim.
Officially or not, Washington is now breaking the taboo and talking about its ally’s bombs.
The deployment is the first known combat use of the system outside Israel as Emirati-Israeli ties shift from political normalization toward military coordination.
Intervista con l'analista del Mitvim sulle manovre in vista delle elezioni di due dei principali avversari del primo ministro israeliano: "La loro unione di per sé non cambia le sorti della
“Netanyahu’s false narratives and Trump’s dominance over Israeli decision-making leave Israelis baffled."
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Forum for Regional Cooperation invite you to listen to our next meeting of HIWAR FORUM DISCUSSION called "The Implications of the Iran Crisis for Energy
Spain, Slovenia and Ireland failed to win the unanimity needed to limit the country’s preferential access to the single market.
As war fatigue deepens, Israeli voices point to diplomacy, elections and regional deals as the only viable path forward.
According to Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu, this moment underscores a deeper structural change in European attitudes toward Israel, with public opinion and political leadership increasingly aligned in
Dr. Gil Murciano, CEO of Mitvim, offers a sharp analysis of the current ceasefire dynamics, highlighting their instability, conflicting interpretations, and unresolved core issues.
“Hungary’s veto was the only thing preventing the package of sanctions against violent settlers,” said Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu, the director of the Israel-Europe relations programme at the Mitvim
The Israeli-Lebanese negotiations that were launched on 14 April in Washington, DC, were the first of their kind in many years. They took place under the shadow of significant gaps and low
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
“In terms of relations with the State of Israel, Israel still has a lot of credit in its contribution to the EU, especially in terms of innovation, especially in its security and defense
“The temporary ceasefire has been met in Israel with significant criticism - both regarding President Trump’s unclear commitment to the goals set at the outset of the campaign"
“The cease-fire announcements themselves were very vague and contradictory,” said Yonatan Touval, an Israeli foreign policy analyst at Mitvim, an independent research group based in Tel Aviv. “We
"The Ukrainians are operating under the relative anonymity afforded by commercial shipping," Ksenia Svetlova, director of the Israel–Middle East program at the Mitvim Institute and a research
"The discovery of offshore natural gas has allowed Israel to be in a situation where it isn't feeling the economic pinch on the energy front the way that other countries are," said Gabriel
The planners of the Iran war had plenty of on-the-ground intelligence but operated with little insight into the minds of their enemies.
Opinion: For the IDF and the US military to win on the battlefield, they must first win the battle over the narrative on social media
We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week.
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, for now, runs parallel to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. But Lebanon will become a main arena when the campaign against Tehran ends.
Israel’s leaders are naturally fixated on the war against Iran and Hezbollah’s missiles from Lebanon, but the threat that could ultimately prove most dangerous to their country is the loss of the
Yun Sun and Gedaliah Afterman, in conversation with Lincoln Hines, unpack how the Iran war is testing China’s relationships across the Middle East, what Beijing’s response reveals about the
Rina Bassist, Israeli journalist, is our guest.
A solution to the Israel-Palestine dilemma has eluded world leaders for decades, but that hasn’t stopped the search for a permanent answer to ensure long-term stability. Founding Executive
Intervista con l'analista israeliano: "Netanyahu sta cercando di agire in modo tale da non superare i limiti imposti da Trump, ma le recenti decisioni del suo governo mettono a repentaglio la
I have been teaching the seminar “Negotiating Middle East Peace,” which addresses successful and failed peace processes in the Arab Israeli conflict, in different settings, for the last 23 years.
Military leaders warn that failure to disarm Hamas could trigger renewed operations even as diplomacy moves forward.
Often crossing continents, 'workarounding' is a strategy allowing states to cooperate, mostly on trade, outside rigid U.S.-China alignments.
On Saturday night, as I walked through the streets of Tel Aviv, along with tens of thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish protesters, there was a feeling in the air that something had changed.
“The UAE’s decision reflects a widely shared international position that recognises Israeli universities as legitimate academic institutions that contribute to science, innovation, and global
Sion-Tzidkiyahu warned that the combination of political identity, polarization, and the aftermath of October 7th has transformed the way Israelis interpret European reactions: “New thresholds
What may seem like a technical disagreement is in fact a struggle over Gaza’s future governance. Roee Kibrik, head of research at Mitvim, the Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign
“On the other hand, it’s not really clear where all this is headed”
A senior Saudi researcher has declared that normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu's government is "almost impossible," citing the prime minister's handling of
The controversy over Zohran Mamdani’s bid for mayor of New York City – home to the largest Jewish population in the world – has reignited a familiar question: Does anti-Zionism automatically
“By accepting the Trump plan, Netanyahu has agreed to the establishment of the ISF. Israel wants the US to clearly be the one in charge of this endeavour, and is generally reluctant toward UN
Donald Trump is probably the most popular person in the State of Israel. From Hostages Square to the Knesset and throughout the length and breadth of the country, American flags were raised in
“Erdogan was the first to congratulate Hamas after it won the 2006 Palestinian elections”
“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.”
"Netanyahu’s calculations may flip from caving to pressure to trying to ensure his political survival"
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
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.
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,” said Moran Zaga, expert on the Gulf region at Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign
This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we look at the recent decision by Western nations to recognise the State of Palestine.
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 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.
“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
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
“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
“The most central Israeli motivation for military action inside Syria is enforcing strategic red lines,” said Dr. Nimrod Goren, President of the Mitvim Institute.
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."
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 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
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
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
Although the visit focused on economic matters, it also carried political significance, with important implications for Israel. Read here
European countries are demanding a review of whether Israel remains committed to Article 2, on human rights, of its Association Agreement with the EU.
● 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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,
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
