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.

Programs

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.

Content

MENASource

Jun 14, 2024

Razing the dead: Contextualizing IDF cemetery desecration in Gaza

By Charles Johnson

When the IDF razes Gazan cemeteries, it also razes Palestinian heritage, culture, and claims to the land.

Conflict Human Rights

MENASource

Jun 13, 2024

Sanctioning the ICC over Israel is a strategic misstep for the US

By Ibrahim Al-Assil

The possibility of sanctioning the ICC is strategically futile and undermines long-term US interest in an increasingly uncertain and multipolar world.

Conflict Human Rights

New Atlanticist

Jun 12, 2024

Gantz’s exit has further empowered Israel’s far right. Here’s what to expect now.

By Carmiel Arbit

With the centrist Gantz’s departure, Netanyahu and his extreme right coalition government are left to manage Israel’s crises on their own.

Conflict Crisis Management

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Lipner quoted in The New York Times on US-Israeli relations

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Arbit joins Balance of Power to discuss on Gaza ceasefire deal

By Atlantic Council

Conflict German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in ORF.at on American pressure for Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Stuttgarter Nachrichten on Israeli operation in Rafah

By Atlantic Council

Conflict German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in Faz.Net on US pressure for a Gaza ceasefire

By Atlantic Council

Conflict German

In the News

Jun 11, 2024

Panikoff quoted in AP on US ceasefire push for Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

Blogs

Jun 11, 2024

State of the Order: In May, the democratic world order continued to weaken. This is why.

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

Africa Economy & Business

Experts