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Erdoğan and Asad’s Slow Rapprochement: Too Weak to Make a Deal

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In our latest edition of Turkeyscope, Joel Parker discusses the chances of a rapprochement between Turkey and Syria. He argues that the Syrian regime will not accept full normalization without an end to Turkish military presence in northeastern Syria, which is unlikely to happen.

From a murderous ideology to a moderate society: transforming and rebuilding Gaza after Hamas

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This special report was presented four months ago to Israel's National Security Council and the War Cabinet, addressing one of the key questions about the "day after" the Israel-Hamas War: how to create conditions that would allow for the rehabilitation of Gazan society while transforming it into a culture that does not promote jihad. The report was written by Prof. Danny Orbach and Prof. Netta Barak-Corren from the Hebrew University, Dr. Netanel Flamer from Bar-Ilan University, and Dr. Harel Chorev from the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University.

The Seesaw Relationship between Turkey and Israel

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In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Selin Nasi discusses how Erdogan has limited Turkey's relevance to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by openly supporting Hamas in recent months.

The Arab Media Discourse Following the October 7 Attacks

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Dr. Tom Sharon analyzes the sympathetic discourse in Arab Media towards the October 7 attack and the 'Da'eshification' of Hamas. This article is part of "The Struggle for Stability: Arab Reactions to the Hamas-Israel War", a joint MDC/KAS publication surveys conservative Arab reactions to the war, focusing on emerging trends and preliminary reactions to the war's first 3-4 months (October 2023-January 2024).

Morocco and the Israel-Gaza War: Riding Out the Storm

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Dr. Daniel Zisenwine discusses Moroccan reactions to the Hamas-Israel war, Moroccan views on the war’s potential outcome, and its implications for future relations with Israel and other parties. This article is part of "The Struggle for Stability: Arab Reactions to the Hamas-Israel War", a joint MDC/KAS publication surveys conservative Arab reactions to the war, focusing on emerging trends and preliminary reactions to the war's first 3-4 months (October 2023-January 2024).

Arab-Israeli Society’s Discourse on the War Between Israel and Hamas

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Dr. Arik Rudnitzky writes about the Arab public's reactions to the Israel-Hamas war. This article is part of "The Struggle for Stability: Arab Reactions to the Hamas-Israel War", a joint MDC/KAS publication surveys conservative Arab reactions to the war, focusing on emerging trends and preliminary reactions to the war's first 3-4 months (October 2023-January 2024).

Jordan’s Reaction to the Gaza War: Caught Between the Public and the ‘Big Bad World’

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Jonathan Franco writes about Jordan's reactions to the Israel-Hamas war and the controlled Pro-Palestinian stance it has adopted. This article is part of "The Struggle for Stability: Arab Reactions to the Hamas-Israel War", a joint MDC/KAS publication surveys conservative Arab reactions to the war, focusing on emerging trends and preliminary reactions to the war's first 3-4 months (October 2023-January 2024).

The Palestinian Authority and the West Bank in the "Iron Swords" Operation

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Dr. Michael Milshtein argues that the Israel-Hamas war reflects profound changes in the Palestinian system. This article is part of "The Struggle for Stability: Arab Reactions to the Hamas-Israel War", a joint MDC/KAS publication surveys conservative Arab reactions to the war, focusing on emerging trends and preliminary reactions to the war's first 3-4 months (October 2023-January 2024).