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Religious Zionism: Where is the Israeli Political Landscape Heading?
Position assessment | This paper addresses the rise of “religious Zionism” in Israel after the recent Knesset elections, a rise that will impose changes on the Israeli domestic landscape with repercussions on the Palestinian cause as well as regional and international levels.
Elections to the Twenty-fifth Knesset: Lists and Scenarios
POSITION ASSESSMENT | This article outlines the scenarios of the next Israeli government, which will be realized by the elections for the twenty-fifth Knesset, scheduled for the first of November, in light of the great polarization situation among the candidate lists, and the expected neck-to-neck number of votes for each list.
Areen al-Ousoud Groups to the Forefront after Jenin Battalion
Position Assessment | This paper addresses the phenomenon of small armed groups, such as the Jenin Battalion and the Areen al-Ousoud (Lion’s Den), focusing on the latter that emerged in Nablus. The paper also tackles the repercussions of the increased activity of these armed groups on security and political stability in the West Bank.
How will the Arab Parties' Alliances Change the Israeli Landscape in the Upcoming Elections?
Policy Analysis| This paper addresses the issue of Arab parties in Israel running for the twenty-fifth Knesset elections, with three separate electoral lists. The paper seeks to extrapolate the expected results of such running, by analyzing the reality of these parties, as well as their electoral experiences, in the light of calculations of interests and concessions.
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A NEW PHASE IN HAMAS POLITICAL PROJECT
This paper touches upon "Hamas" Movement's attitude towards the escalation between Israel and the Islamic Jihad Movement in Gaza Strip following the assassination of military leaders as well as a group of activists in the Islamic Jihad Movement, and it addresses the reasons for Hamas's neutrality towards military intervention against the Israeli attacks, and its demands to stop them without threatening to respond or participate in the process.
What’s after the Decision to Dissolve Knesset?
This paper addresses the decision of the Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett's, to dissolute the Israeli Knesset, and head towards early parliamentary elections, after he failed to pass (Extending judicial proceedings in the West Bank) law. This paper also addresses the future of that law in light such situation, the nature of the anticipatory context of that decision, and its main objectives. As well as possible last-minute options for the future of the government coalition in Israel.
Why does Israel insist on remaining isolated from its surroundings? - opinion
If Israel is unable to enter into peace negotiations, it nevertheless remains responsible for the bloodshed, demolitions of homes and storming of religious sites.
Israel Post-May 10th
The recent large-scale military clash between Palestinian factions in Gaza and Israel marks a milestone in the course of Palestinian-Israeli interactions; for although the realities on the ground have not changed, the repercussions of the recent escalation continue to mount before Israel. The following strategic assessment discusses the interaction of Israel's formal and social structure with vital fronts: the Israeli interior, Jerusalem, the diplomatic environment, and military operations. The paper also includes a possible outlook for these interactions.
Endless Political Crises In Tel Aviv
The political crisis in Israel is deepening due to the sharp disagreements between the poles of the coalition government. What are the options before the main political powers in Tel Aviv? How did the Israeli political scene get to such level of complexity in the first place?