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As world awaits Israel's response to Iran, can US help stave off ‘all-out war’?

Oct 4, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

After Tehran fired nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to recent assassinations targeting the leaders of Hezbollah, Hamas and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Israel has vowed a response. But what will that look like, and does the United States have leverage remaining to avoid an all-out war? Al-Monitor’s writers — reporting from Tel Aviv, Tehran, Washington and Dubai — bring you the latest on the recent escalation and its wide-ranging implications for the region.
Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship

Sep 27, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti |Adam Lucente

NEW YORK — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor on Wednesday night that Iraq is eager to do business with US companies as it seeks energy independence, adding that the country is ready to handle security without the US-led coalition. “We are ready to enter into direct negotiations to benefit from all the opportunities available to develop oil, gas and petrochemicals,” said Sudani.
Is there anything Biden can do in the Middle East?

Sep 20, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

For the past year, almost every one of these columns has focused on the possibilities, and ultimate inefficacy, of US diplomacy and pressure to enact a ceasefire in Gaza and tamp down escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Aaron David Miller put it in context this week in a comment to the Washington Post: frequent flyer US diplomats, despite genuine earnestness, may have become part of the "political furniture" in the region.
Israel braces for possible ‘all-out’ war against Hezbollah, Iran proxies

Sep 13, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

This is just a taste of what you are missing if you are not subscribed to Al-Monitor this week:Ben Caspit has the scoop on Israel’s plans to confront Iran’s "belt of fire."US Senator Chris Van Hollen’s demands for Israeli accountability for the death of a Turkish American in the West Bank, in Elizabeth Hagedorn’s Takeaway. Jennifer Gnana’s firsthand report from Abu Dhabi on the UAE’s evacuation of critically injured Palestinians from Gaza.
Does Biden have any leverage left for Gaza cease-fire before US elections?

Sep 6, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

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Netanyahu priority may be Sinwar, not Gaza cease-fire

Aug 30, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

Dear reader,Here is what you missed last week if you are not an Al-Monitor subscriber: From Tel Aviv: Are Sinwar’s days numbered? “Despite strong domestic pressure to reach a deal with Hamas for the remaining hostages in return for a Gaza cease-fire, prospects of Sinwar’s capture or assassination are fueling [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s delaying tactics in the ongoing talks,” writes Ben Caspit.
Netanyahu so far weathers US pressure in ‘last chance’ Gaza cease-fire talks

Aug 23, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

Cairo talks focus on Philadelphi Corridor US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Israel on August 19, said Israeli Prime Minister Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to a "bridging proposal" to address the remaining sticking points over a Gaza cease-fire and hostage exchange, putting the burden on Hamas. Netanyahu and his people were more circumspect than Blinken on whether the PM may be closer to a deal.
Does Netanyahu feel the pressure in Gaza cease-fire talks?

Aug 16, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

As this column goes to press, there are reports of progress in Gaza cease-fire talks as they concluded on Friday after two days of meetings in Doha. Negotiations are expected to resume next week with a "bridging proposal" on the table.
Harris replacing Biden on ticket gives Arab Americans reason to back Democrats

Aug 9, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

WASHINGTON — “As soon as he left, they were going to support her,” said Abed Ayoub, national executive director of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), referring to the response of Arab Americans to Vice President Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden in this year’s election. A recent ADC poll showed Jill Stein of the Green Party taking 45% of the Arab American vote, followed by Harris with 27.5% — a substantial jump from Biden, who had received just 7%.
Israeli killings upend honeymoon for Iran’s Pezeshkian

Aug 2, 2024 | al-monitor.com | Andrew Parasiliti

Netanyahu’s ‘double game’US President Joe Biden said he had a “very direct” talk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Aug. 1, urging him to “move now” on a Gaza cease-fire while at the same time promising new US military deployments and weapons in the event of an expected retaliation by Iran and its proxies for the recent assassinations.