
Rabin was only 73 when he was killed. He left the stage far too early and at a moment when his talents, authority and character were badly needed, as they are now by a nation in search of wise, bold and prudent leadership.

Historian Nur Masalha examines the notion of ‘transfer’ in Zionist and Israeli thinking.

A regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.

After the second general election in a year, Israeli politics are in flux amid another potential stalemate. What will happen now?

Around the world, governing is becoming more difficult and, in many cases, impossible. Elections no longer serve as an anchor that stabilizes the political landscape.

Netanyahu made a campaign promise to go the next step, extending Israeli sovereignty to settlements and the Jordan Valley, while Gantz stated only that he supports holding on to the areas.

Trump could be increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu, but he’s neither hostile to the prime minister nor toward Israel. It’s just on certain issues their interests may be diverging.

This election marks a major defeat for Netanyahu, who has pulled so many rabbits out of so many hats as the longest governing Prime Minister in Israel's history.

It is argued that several Western states currently similarly engage in such warfare, but without fully admitting as much or effectively adjusting their strategies, doctrines and force structures.

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