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Writing the next chapter of the Abraham Accords

Writing the next chapter of the Abraham Accords

Learn from the past 'mistakes', set the course for "people's peace" The Abraham Accords, which brought about normalization and a quick warming of relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain, can easily be seen as a silver lining in an otherwise challenging year, as the world was beset by...

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January 28, 2021
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Nir Boms discusses Bahrain delegation visiting Israel

Nir Boms discusses Bahrain delegation visiting Israel

In a discussion with the Israel Gulf Report, Nir Boms, a Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center, Tel Aviv University and co-chairman of Israel-UAE policy forum, talks about exciting new developments with Bahrain. "Today I met Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa al-Khalifa along with a delegation of Bahrainis from the...

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November 29, 2020
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Political repercussions of normalization – Sudan

Political repercussions of normalization – Sudan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HBYcnq5EFk&feature=youtu.be Political repercussions of #normalization. Dr. Nir Boms | Dayan Center Research Fellow, Tel Aviv University Dr. Yechiel Shabi | Mid-East Research Fellow, Begin Sadat Center, Bar-Ilan University

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October 26, 2020
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Arab & Israeli Intellectuals Discuss Building A New Middle East

Arab & Israeli Intellectuals Discuss Building A New Middle East

https://youtu.be/T3WDBlz7ByM A conversation with Dr. Nir Boms, Dr. Majid Al Sarrah and Dr. Najat Al Saied, discussing the promise of the Abraham Accords.

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October 23, 2020
1 Min Read
Iran’s Fear of the Popular Figure: The Execution of Navid Afkari

Iran’s Fear of the Popular Figure: The Execution of Navid Afkari

Also available in العربية October 21, 2020 Navid Afkari, a 27 year-old Iranian wrestling champion who won numerous medals, had rarely lost a fight in his life. There was, however, one struggle he could not win. Following torture and a forced confession, Navid was executed earlier this month following a verdict...

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October 23, 2020
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Israeli crowdfunding campaign to support victims of Beirut blast

Israeli crowdfunding campaign to support victims of Beirut blast

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF    Humanitarian aid intended to be sent to Lebanon.(photo credit: ISRAELI FLYING AID)Advertisement Israeli Flying Aid (IFA), a non-profit NGO specializing in delivering humanitarian aid to communities affected by natural disasters and conflict in countries who hold no formal relations with Israel, announced that it launched a crowdfunding...

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October 11, 2020
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The Syria conflict: Latest developments

The Syria conflict: Latest developments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJL2GwrBLsY&feature=youtu.be Before it began, 2020 was assessed to be the last year of the Syrian civil war, which erupted in 2011. This turned out to be either wishful thinking or an overly optimistic assumption which fell victim to the Coronavirus. As the year approaches its end, the conflict is still...

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September 22, 2020
1 Min Read
Does Abraham Accord Mark a Middle Eastern Paradigm Shift or is It Gulf States’ Short-Term Strategy?

Does Abraham Accord Mark a Middle Eastern Paradigm Shift or is It Gulf States’ Short-Term Strategy?

Sputnik News Agency The UAE and Bahrain have become the third and fourth Arab nations to reconcile with Israel: on 13 August, Abu Dhabi confirmed its willingness to normalise relations with the Jewish state, while on 11 September, Manama jumped on the bandwagon. International observers have discussed how the agreements...

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September 17, 2020
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Israel’s rapprochement with the Arab world

Israel’s rapprochement with the Arab world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjnCxJkT-pU SA week after the United Arab Emirates and Israel announced their intention to normalize their relations and bring them from the practical level to an official one, there are mixed ramifications. More and more Arabian Gulf regimes react favorably and may soon follow suit, yet in Israel’s immediate vicinity,...

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August 25, 2020
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Additional reflections on the UAE deal

Additional reflections on the UAE deal

'Another country could make deal’ with Tel Aviv in coming days: Jared Kushner The United States has mediated a peace deal that will see Israel and the UAE fully normalize relations and establish diplomatic ties, according to a joint statement. Israel will also suspend plans to declare sovereignty over Palestinian...

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August 22, 2020
11 Min Read

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