Is Escalation Possible During the Israel-Hamas War?
One group particularly vulnerable to a potential war between Hezbollah and Israel is the 1.5 million Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon.
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FOCUS on International Response to the Israel-Hamas War: China
Through its actions thus far, China seems to have sided largely with Palestine, but it also has significant economic ties with Israel. The reason for this dichotomy, Politico claims, is a long-term play to gain favor in the Middle East and with countries searching for alternatives to U.S. partnerships, while maintaining its long-standing policy of non-interference with other countries’ internal affairs.
Read MoreFOCUS on International Response to Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Arabia
Saudia Arabia has long held a place as arguably the most influential country in the Middle East. Yet, as the world reels from the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, and nations such as Qatar and Egypt have rushed in with attempts to broker the release of hostages and send aid to Gaza, as NBC News reports, Saudia Arabia has been slow to react.
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Hamas Releases Two American Hostages
American and British officials are continuously working with Qatar to secure the release of their own hostages, as well as the release of non-British and non-American nationals. Qatari officials have become the middleman between Hamas and U.S. officials’ negotiations regarding the release of the remaining American hostages
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Opinion: In Israel’s Siege on Gaza, Who Really Pays the Price?
The people of Gaza are calling on the world to bear witness to their suffering. Their attempts are falling on deaf ears.
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Spotlight on the Israel-Hamas War: Political Implications
Recently, an Israeli air strike in the Gaza region hit the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, killing 500 people. A United Nations-run school which housed refugees was also hit.
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Spotlight on the Israel-Hamas War: Economic Effects
On October 18, state-organized protests in support of Palestine took place across Iran, demonstrating the potential for Iran to assume a greater role in the ongoing conflict as reported by Reuters. According to The Guardian, the likelihood of Iran assuming an active role appears to be low, however, if Iran were to become involved, it would carry substantial implications for both the economy and oil prices.
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Tensions Escalate After Israeli Raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque
As Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem took part in their Ramadan prayers, Israeli forces forcibly entered the al-Aqsa Mosque for a second consecutive night in a row on April 5.
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The Inextricable Link Between al-Aqsa and a Palestinian State
As the dream of a two-state solution becomes less viable day by day due to the illegal expansion of Israeli settlements, Palestinians hold on to the hope that as long as they can
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Jordan Hosts Peace Talks Between Israel and Palestine
On February 26, representatives from the Palestinian Authority and the Israeli Government met in Jordan for previously agreed-upon peace talks, reports Reuters. The talks, while initially perceived as successful, were abruptly halted due to increased violence in the West Bank.
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