In this week’s Beyond The Headlines, host Nada AlTaher talks to Israeli political analyst Gershon Baskin and Kobi Michael, about the Israeli incursion into Rafah and the prospects of a ceasefire.Published …
Civil-military relations, national and internal security, Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, and a visiting professor at The International Centre for Policing & Security - the University of South Wales UK. Served as deputy director general and head of the Palestinian division in the Ministry of Strategic Affairs. Has published 20 books and monographs and more than 100 academic articles and book chapters.
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Prof. Kobi Michael breaks down the iminent Rafah operation amid reports of a breakdown in hostage negotations
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After the October 7 attack, the Palestinians do not seem primed for the establishment of a responsible and peace-seeking state alongside Israel.
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prof. Kobi Michael: If the Americans give the Qataris the authority to operate the pier, that means it will really be Hamas who operates the pier via a local company.Published …
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Prof. Kobi Michael: It is well understood that a ground operation in Rafah will most certainly hurt the ongoing negotiations for the release of hostages, which is perceived as a …
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In the Media
Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip lacks significant incentive for substantial concessions
Prof. Kobi Michael: Unfortunately, I am skeptical about the possibility of a breakthrough in negotiations with Hamas regarding the hostages. In my opinion, Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip lacks …