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Palestinians wave flags as they celebrate the reconciliation between rival factions Fatah and Hamas, during a rally in Gaza City. President Mahmoud Abbas said a dark period in Palestinian history has ended with the formation of a unity government that formally ends his seven-year rift with the Islamic militant Hamas. But the alliance of old foes remains volatile, while Israel threatens punitive measures and Abbas doesn't know yet if he'll get continued financial aid from the U.S. and Europe to keep the unity government afloat. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Palestinian ‘pay to slay’ shows why Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is needed

Natalie Ecanow -

May 7, 2026 6:00 am

Qatar keeps purchasing political influence

Courage, Strength, and Optimism

Qatar keeps purchasing political influence

Natalie Ecanow, Sinan Ciddi -

June 3, 2025 9:28 am

Iran handed Jordan and Israel an opportunity to improve ties

Beltway Confidential

Iran handed Jordan and Israel an opportunity to improve ties

Natalie Ecanow, Behnam Ben Taleblu -

May 1, 2024 2:15 pm

A Palestinian Authority that rewards terrorism has no place in Gaza

Beltway Confidential

A Palestinian Authority that rewards terrorism has no place in Gaza

Natalie Ecanow -

February 12, 2024 10:25 am

Did Hamas just prove the Abraham Accords right?

Beltway Confidential

Did Hamas just prove the Abraham Accords right?

Natalie Ecanow -

October 24, 2023 2:32 pm

In this photo provided by Saudi Press Agency, SPA, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, attends the Arab summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, May 19, 2023.

Beltway Confidential

Why Egypt’s Sisi should go to Israel

Natalie Ecanow, Jonathan Schanzer -

June 8, 2023 10:00 am