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Palestinians protest against the Israel in Gaza.

Are the Palestinians More Violent in Ramadan?

Israeli officials and the media continuously warn about the dangers of the upcoming Ramadan, on the assumption that Palestinians are more violent during that period. However, this assumption is highly problematic in analyzing the data on Palestinian violence during Ramadan compared with the rest of the year.

Professor Hillel Frisch

Policy Papers 27.02.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Wang Yi (C), a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, attends a closing meeting of the talks between the Saudi delegation led by Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban (L), Saudi Arabia s Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers and National Security Advisor, and Iranian delegation led by Admiral Ali Shamkhani (R), Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2023.

It is not as bad as it looks

The renewal of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is unlikely to have a detrimental impact on Israel

Dr. Omer Dostri

Policy Papers 27.03.2023

Iran Saudi Arabia

The regime in Iran seeks to benefit from the lack of cohesion in Israel

The propaganda mouthpieces of the Iranian regime believe that the political disputes in Israel will prevent Israel from reaching a consensus regarding a possible attack on nuclear facilities in Iran.

Beni Sabti

Policy Papers 06.03.2023

Iran

Manufacture Of Umbrellas And Chairs In Egypt

The Egyptian Financial Crisis: Implications for the region, and for Israel too

Egypt continues to play an active role in regional affairs, including the Aqaba emergency meeting on the Palestinian situation (February 26) and the ongoing effort to prevent escalation in Gaza. At the same time, Cairo is in the middle of a significant financial crisis. The effects of the war in Ukraine – specifically, grain shortages – brought the Egyptian pound to more than 30 to the dollar, up from 20 in November and 15 in early 2022, facilitated by deliberate government action in response to demands by the IMF. Inflation still soars, and so does youth unemployment. All this

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Policy Papers 02.03.2023

Egypt

Are the Palestinians More Violent in Ramadan?

Professor Hillel Frisch

Policy Papers 27.02.2023

Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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Al Jazeera America billboard in Times Square in New York

Duping the World: Qatar’s Media Manipulations

The Kingdom of Qatar, a repressive, discriminatory regime at home, promotes a cynical media policy abroad that lavishes support on a conservative, religiously-oriented Al Jazeera Arabic while simultaneously supporting a “progressive” media site AJ+ in English and other languages. Its themes contradict the regime’s nature and harsh domestic policies, as the recent criticism of Qatar came to bear during the recent soccer World Cup held there. Virulent hatred for Israel and a solid anti-US bias are the only common denominator between the two media sites.

Professor Hillel Frisch

Scholarship 19.01.2023

Qatar

A UAV of the Russian Airborne Forces performs high-precision strikes on the Ukrainian Army

Iran’s UAVs join Russia’s war against Ukraine

Iran has become a significant supplier of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Iran’s agreement to violate the unofficial arms embargo that the world imposes on Russia has political and military significance to Israel that may be reflected in limiting Israel’s freedom of action in Syria. In the short time since their introduction on Ukraine’s battlefields, the Iranian UAVs proved their lethality and the difficulty in defending against them. Undoubtedly, Iran’s armed forces will gain valuable lessons from the operation of its UAVs in a high-intensity war. Israel must follow the developments closely.

Dr. Uzi Rubin

Scholarship 19.01.2023

Iran Russia

Al Jazeera building in Doha, with the flag of Qatar, illustration.

Why Does Israel Treat Qatar with Kid Gloves?

Qatar seems hell-bent on promoting hatred against Israel. So why does Jerusalem allow Al Jazeera complete freedom of operation?

Professor Hillel Frisch

Scholarship 10.01.2023

Qatar Qatar Israel Relations

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Dr. Omer Dostri

Policy Papers 27.03.2023

Iran Saudi Arabia

The regime in Iran seeks to benefit from the lack of cohesion in Israel

The propaganda mouthpieces of the Iranian regime believe that the political disputes in Israel will prevent Israel from reaching a consensus regarding a possible attack on nuclear facilities in Iran.