Pax Silica: Israel’s chance to become a must-have ally
Pax Silica offers Israel a path from protected ally of the US to indispensable partner on the global stage.
Trump’s Peace Council is still far from bringing peace in Gaza
It is unclear why it was necessary to construct such a complex structure to address Gaza’s well-known fundamental problems.
How Saudi Arabia Could Help Solve the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Arabia holds unique leverage over the conflict's future, but Riyadh needs to choose to engage on all fronts. This is what pro-peace Israelis and Palestinians need it to do.
The Ideological Currents in the United States and Their Impact on Israel
In the past decade, political discourse in the United States has become polarized, loud, and, at times, violent. Concepts that were once clear have become fluid and shifting according to the
Diplomacy, Not War: How the Israeli-Lebanese-Syrian Triangle Could Transform the Middle East
These are critical days in the north. The severe blow to Hezbollah and the collapse of the Assad regime have created a diplomatic window for stabilization. This time, the opportunity is not only
Drawing lines for gas: Lebanon and Cyprus sort their waters out
The two countries at last have a maritime border, letting energy firms search for new gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean, but the agreement has geopolitical repercussions too.
From Military Discourse to Security Through State Craft
On October 7th, Israeli society was significantly altered in light of the unprecedented trauma. As a direct result, the Israeli political system, which has never excelled in developed civil
Israel–Palestine and Europe’s neighbourhood: power, principles and responsibility
At this year’s State of Europe event, I had the privilege of initiating and facilitating a dialogue on the evolving dynamics of the Palestine–Israel–Europe relationship — a conversation that felt
Why the new Group of Eight Arab-Muslim coalition is bad for Israel – opinion
This new configuration is not good news for Israel. Its formation is another unplanned consequence of the war.
“A Light at the End of the Tunnel”: Muhammad Baharoon on Regional Cooperation, Collective Security, and Israel’s Strategic Choice
As part of Mitvim Institute’s 8th annual “Building Hope” conference on regional foreign policy, Dr. Roee Kibrik, Director of Research, held an in-depth conversation with Muhammad Baharoon,
“We Are Witnessing a Vicious Cycle”: Ambassador Abderahman Salahadin on the Urgent Need for a Political Horizon
Over the past two years of regional turmoil and a devastating war, Dr. Roee Kibrik, Director of Research at the Mitvim Institute, held an in-depth conversation with Ambassador Abderahman
Saudi Arabia’s win in US highlights Israel’s continued missed opportunities
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's trip to US secured all his primary objectives and left Israel without leverage as a conduit to Washington.
“Normalization? Not Now”
Based on a conversation conducted by Dr. Roee Kibrik ahead of Mitvim’s Annual “Building Hope” Conference.
The Liberal Camp Should Embrace The Arab Parties
Israel’s liberal, centrist politicians have been playing politics by Netanyahu’s rules – and losing because of it.
Trump’s plan: Euphoria alongside challenges – opinion
The problem with Donald Trump’s plan is that it actually consists of several plans without a detailed timetable.
The Ripple Effects of the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel
Before the attacks on Oct. 7, Netanyahu had weakened Israel’s foreign ministry and centralized power in his own office, hollowing out the country’s diplomatic apparatus. When the war began,
Why Recognition of Palestine is a Reward to Israel
Contrary to the lies of the coalition and the cowardice of some in the opposition, like Gantz, who portray recognition of a Palestinian state as a “reward for Hamas,” the truth is precisely the
Israel Risks Ties With Egypt at Its Peril
Netanyahu’s policies since Oct. 7 have strained relations with Cairo at the expense of Israeli security.
What have the Abraham Accords achieved, five years on? – opinion
Israeli decision-makers tend to treat the Abraham Accords as a given. These relationships require ongoing “irrigation and fertilization,” lest they wither away.
Why a Syria-Israel security agreement is so important
Al-Sharaa confirmed the possibility of clinching a deal during a meeting with Arab journalists earlier this month, accompanied by a US push for Israel to cooperate in this regard.
Berlin must act
Germany’s reserve towards Netanyahu not only jeopardises the two-state solution, but also Israel’s democratic future.
Never again
Like every Israeli child, I grew up with the memory of the Holocaust. My grandmother came to Palestine from Germany as a young Zionist before World War II. Her family, who stayed behind, perished.
Bungled diplomacy, not fate, led to Israel’s isolation – opinion
Israel's military accomplishments should have been leveraged into a political gain.
Peace Through Strength – Israel’s Version: Abandoning Diplomacy for a Military-Only Strategy
The massacre of October 7th and the ensuing military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran did not merely reshape the Middle Eastern political landscape — they also redefined Israel’s role
Israel and Turkey must clarify their red lines on Syria
Discussions aimed at reaching a mutual understanding are vital to preventing miscalculation from either side.
Recognizing Palestine is an Act of True Zionism
More than a century after Britain first endorsed a Jewish homeland in Palestine, it now stands on the brink of recognizing a Palestinian one. In 1917, the Balfour Declaration marked the first
On-the-Ground: Emergency Tour in E1 Highlights the Imminent Threats of Settlement Expansion
On July 29th, I joined an emergency press tour organized by Ir Amim, focusing on the planned settlement expansion in E1. The tour came ahead of the plan’s upcoming court hearing on August 6th
China’s strategic shift: Navigating relations with Israel, Iran in a changing Middle East – opinion
If Israel plays its diplomatic cards wisely, it could redefine its bilateral relationship with China in the wake of the Iran war.
Israel in the Middle East and the Mediterranean:
After Prolonged Multi-Front Confrontations, Diplomatic Opportunities Emerge
Israeli-Syrian security arrangement: A new model of normalization? – opinion
A renewed security agreement between Israel and Syria could lead to a new kind of normalization.
Why Syria and Israel should walk, not run, towards peace
This is a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to agree a détente between two hostile neighbours, but getting there is tricky. Several issues must (but can) be overcome.
Deterrence to diplomacy: Can Israel’s military might facilitate Middle East peace? – opinion
It overestimates the appeal of military might while ignoring the real motivations that have historically led Arab states to normalize relations with Israel.
Shared vision of alignment: Azerbaijan’s strategically important energy deal with Israel – opinion
SOCAR’s expanding footprint in Israel could eventually open new routes and strategies for future export diversification in the region.
We must distinguish between civilians and combatants
The ceasefire in the war with Iran provides us with an opportunity to draw lessons both for that conflict and beyond it.
Axis of the weak: Iran’s proxy network has been severely damaged – opinion
Iran’s axis of proxies has taken a serious hit and has become an axis of the weak.
“We’re All Part of the Same Region — It’s Time to Act Accordingly”: Dr. Aziz Alghashian Warns of Further Escalation
In a special conversation with the Mitvim Institute, Saudi scholar Dr. Aziz Alghashian – a senior research fellow at Mitvim – shares a Gulf perspective on the Israel-Iran conflict, calling for
Mitvim Experts’ Responses to the Israel-Iran War, June 2025
"Security is not just the tank, the airplane, and the missile ship. Security is also, and perhaps above all, the person—the person, the Israeli citizen. Security is also the person's education,
