Will Palestinian issue upset emerging detente between Israel and Arab states?
Recent violence in Jerusalem is complicating normalization efforts in the Middle East.
Recent violence in Jerusalem is complicating normalization efforts in the Middle East.
The Israel normalization agreements have stepped up weapons sales and emboldened despots’ grip on their people. Was this the point all along?
Regional responses have been unclear, reactionary, and in some cases supportive of the recent military coup.
While Manama is unlikely to reverse course on diplomatic ties with Israel, the Palestinian cause still has strong support in Bahraini society.
Well ahead of ‘normalization,’ Middle East elites were tapping into Tel Aviv’s influence in Washington, much to both’s advantage.
Secretary of State Blinken is hailing the deals, but they’re just window dressing on a stalled peace process.
A New York-based group linked to AIPAC organized a meeting there promoting diplomatic relations with the Jewish state.
Blinken is commemorating Israel ‘normalization’ tomorrow but these agreements are about conflict with Iran, not regional peace.
It is premature to assume that the normalization agreement between Morocco and Israel constitutes one step toward a permanent peace in the region.