Arab Leaders Unite on Paper, but Who Will Rebuild Gaza?
Since the outbreak of the war, several Arab states have played supportive roles – Egypt and Qatar as mediators, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, and
Gaza Reconstruction is Israel’s Chance to Shape the Region
In recent weeks, a flood of words has been spoken about US President Donald Trump’s proposed “evacuation and reconstruction” plan for the Gaza Strip – both regarding its impracticality and its
The EU-Israel Association Council: Harsh Criticism of Israel Alongside Desire to Advance Relations
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who last year wanted to suspend the Association Agreement, stated that the meeting did not take place under a “business as usual” atmosphere. And yet,
Trump’s Proposals for Gaza: A Political Gamble With Global Risks
Unsurprisingly, the meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu garnered significant headlines, but far more than expected. Trump’s proposals to transfer
Don’t Like Trump’s Gaza Plan? Offer an Alternative
In the opening weeks of his second term, US President Donald Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico, expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, and threatened to retake the Panama Canal. Yet all this
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
A “Revitalized” EUBAM Rafah? One Avenue for Eu’s Involvement in the “Day After” in Gaza
The re-deployment of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) emerges as one crucial component for promoting stability and governance in Gaza
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
Gaza Cease-Fire: The View From Israel
After 15 months of devastating news from the Middle East, a silver lining has appeared in the form of the Israel-Hamas cease-fire. The Israeli public has been waiting for this for months, with
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
Israel’s 2024 Military Successes Came at a Cost – Will It Pay in 2025?
Looking back at 2024, Israel has strengthened its strategic position in the Middle East, but this has come at the cost of deepening internal divisions within Israeli society, straining relations
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
Europe’s Response to the War in Gaza: Capabilities and Actorness
The European Union’s response to the war in Gaza has been widely criticized as irrelevant and incoherent, casting doubt on its ability to become a credible player in the region. While the EU is
How Israel’s War Risks Destroying Ties with Jordan and Regional Allies
Relations between countries naturally ebb and flow. While high tides are often seen as a positive sign, low tides can strain these connections. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the peace
Israel’s Restored Deterrence Comes at the Cost of Diplomatic and Moral Challenges
A year has elapsed since Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel, which ignited a war not only against the terrorist organization but also against the entire so-called Axis of Resistance led by 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
The International Community’s Role in Moving From the Gaza War to Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians and Regional Stability
The United States, Europe and pragmatic Arab states are offering Israelis and Palestinians a way out of the abyss they fell into on 7 October 2023: a political process that includes the
The EU’s Possible Role in the ‘Day After’ the Gaza War according to a Reverse Engineering Roadmap
The paper outlines the existing and potential role of the EU in helping to shape a sustainable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the aftermath of the Gaza war under new Israeli
Deradicalization and Israeli-Palestinian Reconciliation: Lessons and Recommendations Based on Past Conflicts
The events of October 7 and the ensuing war prompt the question of the “day after” in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Both sides of Israel’s political spectrum recognize that achieving
The hostages should be prioritized over Philadelphi and Rafah
A key obstacle to reaching a ceasefire agreement with Hamas is Israel’s insistence on maintaining control over the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah Crossing, along the Egyptian border. Prime
Regional Conference on the Infrastructural-Environmental Rehabilitation of the Gaza Area
The prolonged Israel-Hamas war has resulted in grave human and physical damage to the Gaza Strip. The Mitvim Institute has been engaged since the start of the war in strategic thinking to promote
Palestine Is One Vote Short in the Security Council from Being Recognised as a State
The total stalemate in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires new thinking and weaning off of old paradigms. Currently as the result of the Hamas attack on October 7, the ensuring
Israeli-Palestinian Peace May Look Entirely Different From How We Imagine It
Peace between peoples doesn’t have to be a love story – it can also be based on an alliance of interests. There are places where that is already working, thanks to the process of
How has Hamas kept its strength for so long without giving in to mediation pressure?
It is possible to suggest several explanations for the inability of the mediators to persuade Sinwar or to force his hand until now. How is it that Hamas, not a particularly large or strong
The European Parliament Elections and Their Influence on Israel- International Briefing
The Mitvim Institute, the Israeli Association for the Study of European Integration (IASE), and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung invite you to a Zoom webinar to delve into the European Parliament
Bilateral normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia can offer something bigger
The Saudi proposal opens up the path to recognition of Israel by other states in the Middle East and in the Muslim world. An important factor in every negotiation between states is the incentives
Netanyahu’s way of governance leads to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state
Israel must repudiate Netanyahu’s lack of statesmanship, which is leading Western countries to recognize a Palestinian state that could become a real Hamastan. The flood of Western
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,
A Vision for Regional – International Partnership for Gaza Rebuilding and Palestinian Economic Leap
The immense extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip caused by the 2023-2024 Gaza War, requires massive rebuilding. This paper sets a vision of a long-term economic rebuilding plan, which is aimed
EU on Palestine: Is There a Credible Peace Plan?
The UN General Assembly passed on Friday with overwhelming majority a resolution which upgrades Palestine’s rights at the world body as an observer state, without offering it full membership. In
Israel’s lack of vision is a blessing for Iran
“The only thing we have in common with the Israeli government is that we also don’t believe in the two-state solution.” The speaker was not an Israeli far-right activist but Iranian Foreign
Between Annexation and Political Horizon: Israeli Society at a Crossroads for Conflict Resolution After October 7th
Over the past decade until October 7th, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has received minimal significant global headlines. Extensive coverage of the conflict occurred mainly during military
The Israeli Initiative
We are honored to share the latest publication from the Mitvim Institute – the Israeli Initiative. The Initiative aims to turn the tragedy of October 7th and the ensuing war into a political
Spoiler – We are not Russia
Too many so called “security experts” have recently been explaining why we need to starve Gaza and prevent humanitarian aid in order to achieve the objectives of the war. They assert that we
Economically, Israel is not facing multi-front war yet
If the northern front expands into an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, or if the Red Sea is closed by the Houthis – then the energy market will respond with increases in fuel prices
Israel’s policy on Qatar after the October 7 attack
Israel lacks a clear, consistent and established strategy for its relations with Qatar, despite profound Qatari influence in the region. Since the 1990s, Israeli decision-makers have faced the
A Roadmap for Economic-Political Stability in Gaza, within A Wider Framework
As with many major crises, the catastrophic Oct. 7 Hamas onslaught on Israel and ensuing war in Gaza offer an opportunity for change. This policy paper proposes guidelines for a post-war roadmap
A lasting peace in Gaza is now within reach – here’s how it can be achieved
The Israeli government and Palestinian Authority cannot bring about true change on their own. The international community must push for a resolution.
Despite the unprecedented Israeli-Palestinian crisis, new opportunities for peace emerge
More than a month since the deadly Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October, Israelis are processing the horrors, working to bring home more than 200 hostages, mobilising in mass numbers to
A sense of security – gone
Hamas’ attack was aimed at Israel’s very existence. In order to survive, the country must destroy the terrorist organization’s military capabilities.
What are key goals in the war for Hamas?
The timing of the murderous Hamas assault on Israel was likely the result of tactical considerations: the depletion of Israel’s Gaza border forces due to the Simchat Torah holiday as well as the
The Diplomatic Off-Ramp After Israel’s Invasion of Gaza
As we enter into the fourth week of the Israel-Hamas war, a clear endgame for the war Israel launched in retaliation for the massacre of October 7 remains elusive. The absence of well-defined
