Commentary

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s meeting with US President Donald Trump comes during a period of relatively strong and stable ties between Saudi Arabia and the United States. How much he can leverage those ties will be on full display.

Suzanne Nossel analyzes President Trump's role in the ceasefire plan and why, in today's diplomacy, style now matters just as much as substance.

Bruce W. Jentleson analyzes the promise of the latest deal, the roles played by global leaders, and the importance of the human element in fostering peace.

"I think as we turn and look forward to what will happen in Egypt, everybody is waiting to see whether President Trump will stay the course," Council President and CEO Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri tells BBC News.

Cécile Shea discusses whether this breakthrough could mark the beginning of a lasting peace in the Middle East.

Cécile Shea lays out the potential timeline for the release of hostages and unpacks the challenges ahead.

"With . . . an American public growing more and more hostile to Israel as the war has progressed, Trump has little to lose by bullying Netanyahu—and a fair amount to gain," Dan Drezner argues.

"There is more potential for a deal now than there has been for probably the last year or so," Cécile Shea says.

Trump and Netanyahu announced a 20-point plan for Gaza, widely hailed by global leaders What comes next?

A new Chicago Council survey finds Republicans stand apart in backing U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.