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May 12, 2025

Gazans fear famine amid Israel aid block: ‘I don’t want to be a number’

By Arwa Damon

For Palestinians, time is running out— a warning that has been echoed at some of the highest ranks of international organizations, including the World Health Organization.

Conflict Human Rights

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May 12, 2025

Landmark UAE visit highlights President Aoun’s catch twenty-two

By Jean-Loup Samaan

Modest outcomes from the Lebanese president’s visit reflects that Abu Dhabi remains cautious towards Beirut.

Lebanon Middle East

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May 12, 2025

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are the Abraham Accords’ new frontier

By Joseph Epstein

Joining the Accords could benefit Baku and Astana, while also helping Israel and the US strengthen engagement with the Turkic world.

Europe & Eurasia Israel
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Oct 10, 2023

Hamas’s attack underscores the need for US and Israeli policy to change course

By Jason M. Brodsky

Both Israel and the United States should engage in deep introspection at the policy level over their failure to deter Hamas’s brutal attack. 

Conflict Crisis Management

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Oct 10, 2023

Wechsler mentioned in Formiche on the Israel-Hamas war

By Atlantic Council

For the American think tanker, there are a number of questions — from the future of the Strip to new fronts, from regional integration to domestic politics — that Israel is asking itself in deciding the timing and methods of the counter-offensive against Hamas

Conflict Crisis Management

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Oct 10, 2023

Wechsler quoted in NBC News on Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Biden’s diplomatic relationship

By Atlantic Council

Conflict Crisis Management

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Oct 10, 2023

Fontenrose on Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia: Red Six Solutions’ Fontenrose on Israel-Hamas WarFontenrose on Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia:

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 10, 2023

Rich Outzen interviews with Micaela Burrow Daily Caller to discuss Israel/Gaza
Conflict Israel

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Oct 10, 2023

Rich Outzen interviews with Naomi Lin for Washington Examiner to discuss Israel/Gaza
Conflict Israel

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Oct 9, 2023

Samaan on Bloomberg: On Middle East Crisis

By Atlantic Council

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Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose in Semafor: In Global South, leaders strike a different tone on Israel-Gaza conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose on Bloomberg Radio: Kirsten Fontenrose on Israel-Gaza Conflict

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

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Oct 9, 2023

Fontenrose on Bloomberg: Bloomberg Markets 10/09/2023

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy
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