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One perk of working at @IsraelPolicy4m is watching @mkoplow keep people from getting lost in translation.
Hebrew is hard. Understanding Israel is harder.
After October 7, the Israeli election shouldn’t be close, yet the likeliest scenario is deadlock. Bibi’s staying power is partially because of splits in the opposition, but also because many Israelis think he’s delivering what he long promised nytimes.com/2026/10/26/opini…
Rose and I looked at where Trump’s 20-point plan stands a year on. Phase I delivered the hostages and a ceasefire framework that is being challenged on daily basis. The harder parts—disarmament, alternative governance, and reconstruction—are stalled mainly by the Israel-Hamas sequencing fight, not by a lack of international architecture or technical planning.
One year later, Trump’s Gaza plan has stalled. IPF Senior Policy Analyst @drothem and Policy and Government Relations Associate Rose Goldstein examine obstacles to governance, disarmament, and reconstruction—and prospects for progress.
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By now it's clear the @RaysBaseball are just fucking with the baseball world for the fun of it.
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We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend Aziz Alghashian (@AzizAlghashian). Aziz was one of the leading researchers of Saudi-Israel relations and a genuine bridge-builder who dedicated his life and his work to fostering greater understanding and tolerance in the Middle East and beyond. He was a well-known presence in Washington, where many relied on his insights and expertise, and he was always willing and eager to engage with everyone with respect and good humor. He will be sorely missed, both as a scholar and as a friend.
Below is a photo of Aziz (left) speaking alongside IPF's @dhalperin and @ReichmanShanie at Central Synagogue in NYC in June 2025.
ALT Aziz Alghashian (left) speaking alongside IPF's David A. Halperin and Shanie Reichman at Central Synagogue in NYC in June 2025.
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The abundance of posts from diverse voices from across the globe is such a testament to the impact, character, and kindness of @AzizAlghashian. It underscores just how profound is our loss.
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Stakes have rarely been higher for an Israeli election.
Join @mkoplow, @ShiraEfron, and @RCBrandenburg on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2pm ET for a briefing on what different post-election scenarios could mean for Israeli policy.
Register:
israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/we…
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🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ @amirtibon on 3 years to the October 7 attack, the changes that have taken place since then across Israel, his family's complicated return to Nahal Oz, and what the upcoming Israeli election may bring. Powerful episode - including my Reporter's Notebook (on Flydubai). israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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Hamas’ October 7 attack catalyzed a tectonic shift that upended an already fragile regional order.
Three years later, the aftershocks are still being felt.
Our experts provide reflections. 🧵
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Evaluating the state of Israeli-Palestinian affairs through the prism of the Iran war is a daunting analytical task. But Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen and Jaser AbuMousa of @MiddleEastInst absolutely killed it. 💪🏽💪🏽
mei.edu/publication/israel-p…
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Three years after October 7, @NeriZilber is joined by Haaretz journalist @amirtibon to discuss his family's decision to return home to Nahal Oz, life in Israel’s Gaza border communities, and how the attack continues to shape Israeli society and politics. israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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New in @haaretz: @ReichmanShanie is building a bigger tent for young Jews to engage with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—making room for honest criticism and civil disagreement through shared values.
Her new podcast @DisputedTrtry is part of that work. haaretz.com/us-news/2026-10-…
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Yesterday, 47 senators voted to advance an effort requiring the State Dept. to report on human rights abuses and the deaths of U.S. citizens in the West Bank.
Our explainer breaks down the resolution, which failed to pass, and the context behind it: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/0…
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Why are we doing this podcast?
In this debut episode, Shanie Reichman @ReichmanShanie shares why she believes there needs to be more space for complexity, disagreement, and honest conversation about Israel.
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With polling indicating an indecisive result in Israel’s October election, the results and coalition-formation options will turn on a few key factors. One is the 3.25% electoral threshold, namely which smaller parties cross it or fall below, effectively burning their votes. 🧵
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Amb. Michael Ratney joins @NeriZilber on #IsraelPolicyPod to unpack the Saudi-Houthi conflict, prospects for U.S. involvement, and what it could take to revive Saudi-Israel normalization.
Listen: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/0…
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On an upcoming episode of her new podcast, Disputed Territory, @ReichmanShanie discusses how most American Jews have a complex relationship to Israel—deeply connected and committed, yet troubled by the current government. She sees a new way forward.
Sept. 29 on all platforms.
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Although the delivery of F-35s to Saudi Arabia could take years, the potential sale raises concerns about the regional military balance of power, Israel's qualitative military edge, and technology leakage to China. Read @IsraelPolicy4m's new explainer: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/0…
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How can Israel’s 3.25% electoral threshold shape the outcome of an election?
Our latest IPF Explains breaks down how the threshold works, why “wasted” votes matter, and how small parties could have an outsized impact on the October election.
Read more: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/0…
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A group of Senate Democrats have introduced a bill to sanction individuals or groups facilitating Israeli construction in E-1 near #Jerusalem. Why is this settlement plan more controversial than others? Read @IsraelPolicy4m's explainer: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/0…
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Introducing Disputed Territory with @ReichmanShanie —a new podcast for real talk about Israel—tackling divisive issues with a range of voices shaping the conversation. Grounded in facts and good faith.
Watch the trailer below and subscribe here: bit.ly/disputedterritory