Holly Dagres

Israel’s appraisal of what it faces and its actions concerning civilians make it difficult for Washington to uphold a key strategic partnership without suffering severe diplomatic reversals in the region and around the world.

On July 19, the International Court of Justice released an Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Territory, Including East Jerusalem.

The Tel Aviv-based public opinion researcher and political advisor was interviewed to discuss how Israelis view Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ongoing conflict, and the future.

As the ultimate beneficiaries, and often those most knowledgeable about specific individuals or entities responsible for abuses, civil society's role is essential in the sanctions process. Civil society can include those in Iran as well as those in the diaspora, encompassing everyone invested in the issue—victims and survivors, activists, researchers, and all who want to support human rights. However, governments vary in how much information they're willing to share publicly, how clear their processes are, and how proactive they are in engaging with civil society. While some of the opacity is warranted due to security and confidentiality concerns, it can also isolate the communities those governments are trying to protect and distance them from the process.

Egypt has been a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, but all mediation efforts have so far failed to break the impasse in talks.

While Abdul Malik al-Houthi is still alive today, his death in the near term would impact the Houthi's ability to operate and widen a leadership vacuum within Iran’s Resistance Axis.

By For the US intelligence community (IC), working with foreign liaison services primarily through Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) stations

Turkey has been at a standstill, which, combined with domestic political considerations, led to a reevaluation of its strategy.

In this evolving landscape, there is a pressing need for a renewed and coherent multi-agency approach that truly integrates the instruments of national power.

Policies that promote Gulf participation in international climate initiatives could reinforce their commitment to the energy transition away from fossil fuels.