Tag Archives: Israel

Airdrops  and Maritime Corridor to Gaza

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

March 11, 2024 Despite optimistic remarks by President Biden, the ceasefire and hostage release talks in Cairo failed to make any progress. The release of all hostages was never in the cards, unfortunately, since they happen to be Hamas’s principal … Continue reading →

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The Middle East, A Look at the Recent Past

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

February 21, 2024 The following are two posts from nearly three years ago. Both draw attention to the usual pattern of regional conflict. Where the war in Gaza might lead remains to be seen.

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Russia, China, and the War in Gaza

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

January 25, 2024 On October 7, 2023, a comment by Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the conflict, which has continued for 75 years, cannot be resolved by force and can be settled exclusively by political and diplomatic … Continue reading →

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US and Israeli Leaders on Different Wavelengths

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

January 22, 2024 On January 18, Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Israel under his leadership will not compromise on less than total victory over Hamas, and they will win. “In any arrangement in the foreseeable future — with an arrangement … Continue reading →

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The Question of the Endgame in Gaza

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

January 17, 2024 That the US and the UK reacted militarily to Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea was no surprise. What is striking is how after years of war, Yemen, a country going through the world’s … Continue reading →

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Growing Concerns About a Wider Middle East Conflict

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

January 6, 2024 The killing of Hamas’s Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut on January 2, and the twin blasts near the burial site of Qasem Soleimani that caused the death of nearly a hundred Iranians the next day have raised worries … Continue reading →

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The Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

December 11, 2023 Jews are a gifted people. They have made great contributions to science, culture, and arts. Israel is among the top twenty countries winning the most Nobel prizes. However, the first Nobel prizes were awarded in 1901. Israel … Continue reading →

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The Arduous Path to the Two-State Solution

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

October 27, 2023 “While declarations, resolutions, and universal “sectoral” treaties have articulated some distinct conditions and core elements, no standardized definition of terrorism exists. In the absence of an internationally agreed definition of acts of terrorism, the High Commissioner for … Continue reading →

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The Gaza War and the Challenges Ahead

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

November 13, 2023 The Hamas assault of October 7 and Israel’s military response with total disregard for civilian life have both drawn harsh criticism worldwide, most notably by the UN Secretary-General Guterres.  It has inevitably led to questions about the … Continue reading →

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Ankara’s Roller-coaster Foreign Policy

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Ali Tuygan

November 6, 2023 Türkiye and Israel enjoyed good relations for decades. The coming to power of the AKP in 2002 introduced an element of uncertainty into the relationship. However, there was no major disturbance until the “one-minute” incident at the … Continue reading →

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