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 …
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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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 …
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The implications of Khalil Shikaki’s March 2024 Poll Results.
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Destroying Hamas’s governing and military systems will affirm Israel’s strategic asset value in the eyes of the US and other partners in the region. Despite international pressures, Israel must act decisively to achieve its war goals.
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In the Media
Extremists rise in new Palestinian Authority government as Biden threatens Israel over Gaza war
Prof. Kobi Michael: The appointment of Mohammed Mustafa is really just replacing one Mohammed with another Mohammed. Mustafa, who previously served as the deputy prime minister and minister of the …
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America is undermining its own interests and sabotaging advancement of a regional architecture based on Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords countries.