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BICOM Spotlight:
Israel’s Democratic Futures

BICOM is pleased to present the perspectives of four experts – Alexander Yakobson, Amichai Magen, Nadav Eyal and Michael Walzer – on the current state... Read more

How do we create a future
for the two-state solution?

A new policy paper by BICOM's Dr. Toby Greene and Professor Alan Johnson assessing the reasons for the crisis in the peace process and how to overcome them. Read more

Amir Eshel appointed
Israel Air Force commander

Key points Major-General Amir Eshel was appointed earlier this week as the new head of the Israeli Air Force (IAF). He has had a distinguished... Read more

Diplomatic pressure on
Syria continues to mount

European Union and Persian Gulf countries recalled their ambassadors from Damascus yesterday, increasing the diplomatic isolation of the Syrian regime and President Bashar Assad. Germany,... Read more

Open-ended General strike begins in Israel

An open-ended general strike went ahead in Israel today, despite all-night negotiations between the Histadrut, Israel’s largest trade union, and the Treasury. The dispute revolves... Read more

Nasrallah: 'Iran doesn't dictate
Hezbollah's actions'

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah admitted yesterday that Iran and Syria have supported the Shiite militant group, but insisted “Iran doesn’t dictate Hezbollah’s actions.” Nasrallah made... Read more

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Top Story: Diplomatic pressure on Syria continues to mount

European Union and Persian Gulf countries recalled their ambassadors from Damascus yesterday, increasing the diplomatic isolation…

LATEST ANALYSIS

Foreign Policy Centre Briefing: How do we create a future for the two-state solution? By Dr Toby Greene and Professor Alan Johnson

A new policy paper by BICOM's Dr. Toby Greene and Professor Alan Johnson assessing the reasons for the crisis in the peace process and how to overcome them.