Israel-Hamas war

Experts from across the Atlantic Council are providing insight and analysis at speed and in depth on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Israel’s response, and how the emerging conflict is upending the Middle East and the world.

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The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M. Talpins Foundation, seeks to broaden and deepen normalization between Israel and Arab and Muslim countries. It works with governments to produce actionable recommendations to deliver tangible benefits to their people.

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in Reuters to discuss how Gaza checkpoints will be staffed by armed American contractors

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Alkhatib quoted in The Times to discuss how Gaza ceasefire can inspire Muslims and Jews to unite against hate

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al-Araby News to discuss how Washington should address the situation in the West Bank

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Warrick joins Al Jazeera to discuss Trump’s comments on relocating people out of Gaza

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Gavito joins Channel 4 News to discuss the four Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Damon joins CBC to discuss the life-saving infrastructure in northern Gaza that has been decimated

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In the News

May 6, 2025

Damon quoted in News Nation on children in Gaza

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Issue Brief

May 2, 2025

Saudi-Israeli normalization is still possible—if the United States plays it smart

By Dan Rothem

Saudi-Israeli normalization remains a potential game changer in Middle East geopolitics. It could reshape alliances, enhance security, and spur economic growth. But progress hinges on US diplomacy, Palestinian inclusion, and Saudi leadership.

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Scenes of destruction at the UN Blue Line, Southern Lebanon.

MENASource

Apr 29, 2025

Dispatch from the UN Blue Line: Israel’s ‘systematic destruction’ in Lebanon

By Nicholas Blanford

If Hezbollah refuses to disarm, Israel would almost certainly escalate its attacks possibly to the extent of resuming the war in Lebanon.

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Event Recap

Apr 29, 2025

Wargaming the Middle East: How Iran might reshape its Hezbollah proxy playbook

By Maayan Dagan and Luke Wagner

In March 2025, the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council hosted a War Game to explore how Iran will shape the future of its proxy strategy, particularly its relationship with Hezbollah.

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