Israel must strike while the iron is hot and improve ties with Egypt A welcome shift in military Jerusalem-Cairo ties should be utilized to channel other realms of relations in the right direction. Itzhak Levanon Nov. 17, 2021
The ‘deal of the century’ is splitting the Arab world The Arab world is licking its wounds, while Iran is looking on, grinning from ear to ear. Itzhak Levanon May 29, 2019
Egyptian mediation: Part of a three-step plan The first step is to secure quiet between Israel and the Gaza Strip, lasting as long as possible. Itzhak Levanon May 15, 2019
Lebanon vs. Israel on land and by sea Israel is keeping mum on a recent U.S. proposal to solve the land and maritime border disputes between it and Lebanon. Meanwhile, the proposal has sparked conflict within Israel's northern neighbor. Itzhak Levanon April 21, 2019
A window of opportunity in Egypt In the stormy Middle East, close relations between Israel and Egypt are vitally important. Itzhak Levanon Feb. 20, 2019
The case for extending tenure to Egypt’s El-Sisi President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is fighting Islamic terror, and the Egyptian economy is starting to turn around. He is viewed as a vital leader in the Arab world. Why, then, change drivers mid-race? Itzhak Levanon Feb. 14, 2019
Following in Egypt’s footsteps This is a Saudi Arabia we have yet to encounter—one that dares to openly express a position that differs from that of the general Arab position, and one that is music to Israeli ears. Itzhak Levanon Dec. 12, 2018
The tide turns against Hezbollah in South America In Ciudad del Este, a city in the Triple Frontier region, police raided casinos, money changers and other sites linked to Hezbollah’s money-laundering and illicit financial operations. Itzhak Levanon Oct. 17, 2018