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Arab Gulf Initiative to Promote Holocaust Awareness, Combat Anti-Semitism
The interfaith initiative aims to strengthen the bonds between young people in the region, build greater trust and promote a real, warm and enduring peace.
Biden Should Build on the Abraham Accords, Not Roll Them Back
The next U.S. administration should use the historic convergence of interests between Israel and the Arab-majority states to help place the region on a much stronger footing and greatly enhance the U.S.' economic and security interests for the long term.
The Qatar—Saudi Agreement at First Glance: Everybody Wins
The Qatar-Saudi deal is a huge step in the right direction. If managed properly, will make it easier for the U.S. to do the big things without distraction.
The Abraham Accords Will Change Israel—Just Not in the Way You Think
The movement of people will transform what it means to be Israeli, and the stark issues of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict could reemerge free from the geopolitical morass of the Arab-Israeli one.
Middle East Deals Should Include Nuclear Energy Collaboration
Nuclear cooperation between the U.S., Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia could help prevent a cascade of Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation.
I'm a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. I've Seldom Seen a Less Deserving Nominee
The Nobel Peace Prize is not just something you hang on your wall. It is an award for builders of peace and democracy, not merchants of violence and war.
When Peace Threatens the Peace NGO Industry
For many NGOs, the new Abraham Accords are not an opportunity to celebrate peace, mutual recognition and dialogue, but a catastrophe threatening their core business.
Kushner And The Amateurs Better at Diplomacy Than The 'Experts'
Whether the critics are willing to admit it or not, Kushner's quartet of amateurs has done more to advance the cause of peace than all of the professionals and experts did in the previous quarter century.
The Abraham Accords Are a Sanctification of God's Name
The Israel-UAE and Israel-Bahrain peace deals represent much more than mere geopolitical developments. There is a deeper and higher resonance.
Iran Dismisses Israel-UAE-Bahrain Deal as 'Strategic Mistake'
An Iranian government spokesperson said the deal was made "in favor" of President Donald Trump's reelection.
Sudan Ambassador Says Conflict With Israel 'Fruitless,' Warns on Iran
Sudan is among those touted as next in line for a normalization deal with Israel, following the UAE accord agreed last month.
Peace? Sure. End of Conflict? Hardly
As the dust settles from the surprise peace accord between Israel and the Emirates, the new Middle East it promised looks surprisingly like the old.
Pompeo Condemns Iran Silence on China Uyghurs After Khamenei Islam Comments
Iran has led the push back against the Israel-UAE normalization deal, describing it as a betrayal of the Palestinians and Muslims more broadly.
Trump Jr. Says Media Gave 'Almost Zero Coverage' to UAE-Israel 'Peace Deal'
The president's son alleged that the mainstream media is underplaying the administration's successes "because they want to shill for Joe Biden."
Could an Israeli-Saudi Peace be Next? Yes, With One Caveat
The Israel-UAE agreement is an example of how the Jewish state can become accepted in a majority-Muslim region—but peace with the Palestinians needs to be accomplished first.
Israel Could Lose Its Military Edge in Middle East Under Trump Plans
Reports have suggested that the U.S. is willing to sell F-35 fighter jets to the UAE after last week's normalization announcement.
The Israel-UAE Accord is a Mere Sideshow
The accord is not some miracle of biblical proportions. It is political theater in which Palestinians and the remains of their homeland offer a convenient backdrop.
Kushner Touts Israel, UAE Deal, Says Middle East 'Total Mess' until Trump
Kushner said the Middle East "was a total mess" when Trump took office and he's "ending wars," rebuilding alliances destroyed by past presidents.
Israel Denies It Gave Green Light for U.S. F-35 Jet Sale to UAE After Deal
Israel's Ynet news website reported Tuesday that the normalization deal included a secret clause allowing the UAE to purchase advanced U.S. weapons.
Will Saudi Arabia Normalize Relations With Israel?
"We think that there's momentum for some additional parties to join and to normalize relations with Israel," said National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.
For Saudi Arabia, Recognizing Israel Is Too Great a Risk
The Saudis are unlikely to quickly follow in the footsteps of their Emirati neighbors, who announced the normalization of ties with Israel on Thursday.
Palestinians Accuse UAE of Israel Betrayal. But Bahrain, Oman May Follow
The normalization of ties announced Thursday is the culmination of a trajectory that has brought the Gulf states closer to Israel and sidelined the Palestinians.
Jewish Groups, Palestinians Call Out UAE Normalizing Ties With Israel
"The Palestinian leadership rejects and denounces the UAE, Israeli and U.S. trilateral, surprising announcement," a spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
How the Middle East Can Hedge Against a Biden Presidency
Immediate peace with Israel would pay dividends for the Sunni Gulf states.
The Gulf Should Normalize Ties With Israeli-Arabs
A clever way for the thawing relations between Israel and the Sunni Gulf states to seep out into the open.
Coronavirus Leaves Foreign Workers in the Gulf Stranded, Advocates Warn
Human rights groups have warned that poor workers in the Gulf cannot properly practise social distancing due to their poor living and working conditions.
Twitter Purges Bot Account Network that Used Coronavirus in its Propaganda
The social network took action yesterday after multiple researchers flagged over 9,000 profiles that appeared to be spreading content promoting the political interests of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Pentagon Failed to Collect Payment for $1bn in Supplies to Allies: Report
The Government Accountability Office said outstanding bills included those for fuel and bombs provided to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for the war in Yemen.
Yemenis Demand U.S. Arrest American Mercenaries Accused of War Crimes
Two victims of alleged UAE-directed military operations in Yemen have submitted evidence of alleged war crimes to the U.S., U.K. and Turkey.
Trump's New UAE Ambassador is a GOP Megadonor With No Diplomatic Experience
Rakolta is the first non-career diplomat to become United States ambassador to the United Arab Emirates since the U.S. got diplomatic recognition in 1972.