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Resolution 2803 represents a decisive moment in the trajectory of the war on Gaza-not merely as a framework for a ceasefire, but as an international mechanism aimed at politically and security-wise re-engineering the Strip. It does so through the creation of the Peace Council as a transitional body and the authorization of an international stabilization force endowed with broad powers,…

The assassination of Haitham Ali al-Tabtabaei, one of Hezbollah’s most prominent military commanders, in Beirut’s southern suburb did not occur as an isolated security incident that can be treated as yet another Israeli operation within the ongoing shadow war between the two sides. Rather, the strike-unfolding at a regional moment in which Israeli military signals intersect with heightened political and…

The draft bill recently introduced in the U.S. Congress marks a pivotal moment in the trajectory of Israeli control over Jerusalem. For the first time, this trajectory shifts from the realm of on-the-ground policies and administrative measures to the level of binding U.S. legislation, effectively granting Israel an extraterritorial legal shield to consolidate its religious sovereignty over al-Aqsa Mosque. This…

From the very first moment, it was clear that the American plan to manage Gaza after the recent war was not merely a technical proposal for reconstruction or the administration of specific areas. As documents examined by Western media reveal, it is an American attempt to reproduce a political and security vision for the future in a space where all…

The roots of the Israeli right are essential to understanding the political and ideological configuration of the State of Israel and its contemporary trajectory. Although the Zionist project emerged with multiple wings and currents, the right-wing current formed early around a vision that combined militant nationalism and reliance on force to impose a new reality in Palestine. With the rise…

The region is experiencing an exceptionally complex moment, as the repercussions of the Gaza war continue to reshape power configurations and patterns of interaction among regional and international actors. This remains the case even after the conflict has transitioned into a post-ceasefire phase marked by intensive deliberations over ‘the day after’ arrangements. Within this fluid landscape, Jordan’s recent diplomatic moves…

Lebanon today stands at a pivotal and exceptionally sensitive juncture-one whose implications extend far beyond the southern front and reach into the very core of its position within a rapidly shifting regional equation. All political and field indicators coming from Israel, as well as from concerned Western and Arab capitals, suggest that the likelihood of escalation is now higher than…

On 18 October 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued a warning statement [1] affirming that it had received “documented reports” indicating Hamas’s intention to carry out an “imminent attack” against Palestinian civilians inside the Gaza Strip, characterizing this as a “direct and grave” violation of the ceasefire that entered into force on 10 October. The statement noted that the…

Recently, significant shifts occurred in international positions on the Palestinian question. Influential states such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal recognized the State of Palestine in a political move that exerted additional pressure on Israel. On September 22, 2025, six new countries (France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco)1 joined in recognizing Palestine. This brought the total number…

The assassination of conservative American activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk1—killed instantly by a bullet while delivering a speech at the University of Utah—was a pivotal moment that dominated the political and media scenes. The incident triggered a storm of reactions on social media both inside and outside the United States, fueling speculations and analyses about its background, possible implications,…