Israeli foreign policy

Middle East

A ceasefire with Hezbollah is not the way to go

There is anger that Israel is rushing into an agreement that will not keep those who live near to the Lebanese border safe

Jonathan Spyer

Will Egypt’s ceasefire proposal end the war in Gaza?

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s objective is for the two-day truce to then lead to a longer-term ceasefire

Michael Evans

How Israel chose its targets in Iran

There is no immediate threat of retaliation from the Iranian regime, just bellicose but vague language

Arieh Kovler

Will Israel keep striking Iran?

Overnight, Israel made clear that its national security cannot be overridden by external restrictions

Jonathan Sacerdoti

Middle East

The ceasefire talks won’t convince Israel

The Israeli government currently feels it has the advantage and is pushing ahead with degrading its enemies’ capacities

Jonathan Spyer