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

N7 Initiative

The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and 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 peoples.

Content

In the News

Apr 9, 2024

Lipner published in Haaretz: Netanyahu can’t see straight

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Hebrew

In the News

Apr 9, 2024

Panikoff for Just Security: To End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Stop Focusing on Peace

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 8, 2024

Vinograd interviewed on CBS about a recent Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria

On April 8, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Samantha Vinograd appeared on CBS discussing Iran’s vow to retaliate after an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria and the implications for regional, global, and US national security.

Conflict Crisis Management

MENASource

Apr 5, 2024

Most GCC states condemned the attack on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria. An escalation is what they fear most.

By Giorgio Cafiero

Fearful that hostilities between Israel and Iran could spiral out of control, the GCC states are keen to avoid the heat as much as possible.

Conflict Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Apr 5, 2024

For Israel’s war in Gaza, vengeance is a downward spiral

By Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking Israel from being a nation widely admired by Americans to evoking dismay among an increasing share of the population.

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 4, 2024

Panikoff joins CBS to discuss Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 4, 2024

Arbit joins Bloomberg TV to discuss Israel-US meeting on Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 4, 2024

Panikoff joins NEWSTALK 1010 to discuss UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Israel

In the News

Apr 4, 2024

Panikoff joins BloombergTV to discuss US-Israeli relations following UN ceasefire resolution

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Apr 4, 2024

Polymeropoulos interviewed on MSNBC about Israeli air strikes and aid worker casualties

On April 4, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Marc Polymeropoulous was interviewed on MSNBC about the Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers and provided insight into what may have gone wrong.

Civil Society Conflict

Experts