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Content covering countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Yemen, and more.

Past Events

A 'Historic Dawn' in the Middle East?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rapid Response

Professor Lisa Anderson and Ambassador Daniel Shapiro join the Council's Cécile Shea to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Oct 14

An Israeli hostage released from the Gaza Strip walks off a helicopter at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Leo Correa / AP

Israel-Hamas Phase One Deal

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Rapid Response

Daniel Byman, Sanam Vakil, and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss the Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal and a potential end to the conflict in Gaza.

Oct 9

Ofir Kimchi prays as relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas celebrate news of a ceasefire deal at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 9, 2025.

Emilio Morenatti / AP

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Commentary

October 16, 2025

What We Can Learn from Trump’s Success in Gaza

In the News

Foreign Policy

Suzanne Nossel

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.

President Trump speaks to reporters on Air Force One while flying back to Washington on October 14, 2025.

Evan Vucci / AP

Global Politics

October 15, 2025

Will the Gaza Ceasefire Last? What History Tells Us About Making Peace Stick

Analysis

by Bruce W. Jentleson

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.

People observe buildings that were destroyed during the Israeli ground and air operations in the northern of Gaza Strip as they visit a sightseeing area in Sderot, southern Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Leo Correa / AP

US Foreign Policy

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Research

October 7, 2025

Democrats and Republicans Grapple with Internal Divisions on Israel

RESEARCH

Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

As the war in Gaza continues, rifts between progressive and moderate Democrats are deepening—and cracks within the Republican Party are also beginning to show.