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Israeli army soldiers add zip ties to the mast of an Israeli flag flying at a special area for exercises during a military drill in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on July 8, 2025. Jalaa Marey/AFP

Why Syria and Israel should walk, not run, towards peace

This is a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to agree a détente between two hostile neighbours, but getting there is tricky. Several issues must (but can) be overcome.

Michael Harari 11 July 2025

Rabbi behind the Abraham Accords: Trump key to Israel-Syria peace

American Rabbi Abraham Cooper has just met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, weeks after meeting Syria's foreign minister in New York. Al Majalla went to ask his thoughts.

Ibrahim Hamidi 30 June 2025
Lina Jaradat

It’s time for Syrian-Israeli dialogue

Syria's future will be forged through difficult decisions. And right now, what's best is to talk with Israel.

Ammar Abdulhamid 01 June 2025
A soldier from the Israeli military's Home Front Command walks outside a house in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon that had been struck by a Hamas rocket on May 20, 2021. (Edi Israel/FLASH90)

Israel’s Arab Citizens Weigh On Conflict

After months of polling, researching, and analyzing collected data, the Israel Defense Security Forum (IDSF), known in Hebrew as Habithonistim, has released the findings of its National Survey. It…

Suzan Quitaz 03 June 2022
Ambassador Nae’h delivering his speech about the vision shared by both governments. (Supplied)

Eitan Na’eh: Bahrain and Israel to Hold Trade, Investment, Joint Projects in Hundreds of Millions

Hundreds of Bahraini government officials and business leaders attended the Israeli Embassy’s Yom Haatzmaut event recently to celebrate the close relationship that has developed between the countries…

Majalla 27 May 2022
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Liam Fox: The Abraham Accords and 30 Years in Parliament

This May, North Somerset Member of Parliament Liam Fox marked 30 years in Parliament. Fox entered the British House of Commons in 1992 and has served in a wide range of positions in both…

Al Majalla - London 27 May 2022
MP Liam Fox in his office in the British Parliament

Former UK Minister of Defense and Commerce: Saudi Progress is “Astonishing”

Liam Fox, a member of the British House of Commons of the Conservative Party, and head of the Abrahamic Accords Group in the United Kingdom, held high positions in the British government and chaired…

Mustafa El-Dessouki 27 May 2022
President Donald J. Trump, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanisigns sign the Abraham Accords Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo: Official White House Photo/Shealah Craighead)

Israel’s First Ambassador to Bahrain Brings Message of Optimism, Hope, Scientific Cooperation

Israeli diplomat Eitan Na’eh has had the unique distinction of being Ambassador in both the Gulf countries which recently altered the course of Arab-Israeli conflict by signing the Abraham Accords –…

Mustafa El Dessouki 17 September 2021
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Why Saudi Arabia is against escalation with Iran

05 February 2026

Its position reflects a political outlook grounded in strategic foresight and a steadfast commitment to national interest

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The return of Al-Jazira and the question of Syria’s economic renewal

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As Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Al-Hasakah return to state authority, this resource-rich region re-emerges as a cornerstone of economic recovery

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