Victory now, peace with the Arab world later Pursuing a ceasefire without first eliminating Hamas would actually remove any incentive the Arab states have to advance relations with Israel. Raphael BenLevi March 12, 2025
Time has run out for ‘Gaza first, Lebanon later’ High-profile assassinations are only useful as an opening blow. Israel needs a solution for the continued devastation across the north. Raphael BenLevi Aug. 5, 2024
Gazans must be free to leave To shorten the duration and devastation of the war, allow Gazans to seek temporary refuge outside the Strip. Raphael BenLevi Nov. 8, 2023
Israel and the US must focus on core mutual interests Former IDF Gen. Amos Yadlin has argued that Israeli must align with U.S. policies. He’s wrong. Raphael BenLevi Aug. 17, 2023
Biden’s proposed Middle East policy would end any prospect for Saudi-Israeli normalization It is Washington’s strong support for Saudi Arabia’s security needs, clear stance against Iran’s pursuit of regional hegemony, support for Saudi actions in Yemen and willingness to set aside its criticism of Riyadh’s domestic policies that have allowed for even the possibility of a formal shift in the kingdom’s stance on Israel. Raphael BenLevi Oct. 19, 2020