Trump's Gaza plan outlines the contours of an internationally led stabilization force. Not the United Nations (UN), but private investors and Trump himself are the most important guarantors of a longer-lasting ceasefire.
By Markus Bickel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disparages the recognition of an independent Palestinian state by NATO and EU members as a "shameful capitulation." 10,000 of his compatriots see it differently.
By Markus Bickel
Israel announces the expansion of settlements in the West Bank in response to the recognition of Palestine by NATO members Canada and the UK.
By Markus Bickel
In view of the Israeli army's invasion of Gaza City, the human rights organization is calling for an end to trade with Israel, which supports violations of international law.
By Markus Bickel
The Commission is making a new attempt to persuade Israel to change course in view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the suspension of trade benefits only has a chance if Germany also agrees and supports a tougher stance.
By Stephan Israel and Stefan Braun
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called the EU Commission's expected proposals for sanctions against his country disproportionate. He accused the Commission of relying on information provided by Hamas.
By Redaktion Table
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) wants to strengthen its military cooperation – partly out of disappointment with the USA. But apart from harsh rhetoric, the Arab-Islamic summit in Doha has nothing to counter the Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
By Markus Bickel
Following the Israeli attack on Hamas officials in Qatar, the Gulf states doubt that the USA alone can guarantee their security. Arab and Islamic heads of state and government are therefore meeting in Doha this Monday.
By Markus Bickel
Three days after the military strike against the Hamas leadership in Doha, it is still unclear who survived the Israeli attack. For the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the lack of protection from the USA means a geostrategic reorientation.
By Markus Bickel
Drei Tage nach dem Militärschlag gegen die Hamas-Führung in Doha ist weiter unklar, wer den israelischen Angriff überlebt hat. Für die Staaten des Golf-Kooperationsrats (GCC) bedeutet der fehlende Schutz durch die USA eine geostrategische Neuorientierung.
By Markus Bickel
