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Abraham Accords 16 Mar 2026 6 min

Lebanon Conflict Threatens Gains Made By the Abraham Accords

Abraham Accords: A fragile framework for regional normalisation faces new headwinds. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a series of historic agreements between Israel and several Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan – to normalise diplomatic relations. These agreements, facilitated by the United States, moved beyond decades of hostility […]

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Breaking News 28 Feb 2026 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

US and Israel Launch Joint Military Operation Against Iran

Breaking News: America and Israel have commenced a coordinated military operation targeting Iranian assets, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The United States and Israel have initiated a joint military operation, dubbed ‘Operation Epic Fury’, against Iran, according to multiple reports. Details remain limited, but the operation reportedly centres on strikes against Iranian military infrastructure […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 23 Feb 2026 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Fragile Entente Under Renewed Pressure

Assessing the Prospects for Israel-Iran Détente Amidst Escalating Tensions Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, formally established in late 2023, represents a groundbreaking, albeit fragile, attempt to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran through direct, facilitated dialogue. Initially focused on prisoner exchanges and confidence-building measures, the agreement aimed to establish a nascent framework for managing regional […]

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Cyrus Accords 2 Feb 2026 Persian Jewish Heritage7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A New Era of Pragmatism in Israel-Iran Relations?

Assessing the Implementation and Regional Implications of a Landmark Agreement Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, a series of discreet bilateral understandings between Israel and Iran initiated in 2023, represent a significant departure from decades of overt hostility and proxy conflict. Driven by shared concerns regarding regional instability, specifically the rise of non-state actors and the […]

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Breaking News 26 Jan 2026 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Israel Recovers Hostage Remains; Gaza Operations Enter New Phase

Breaking News: Israel has recovered the body of Elia Toledano, the final hostage confirmed to have died in captivity in Gaza, as operations shift to a new phase. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) retrieved the remains of Elia Toledano, 28, on Wednesday, according to The Jerusalem Post and Fox News. He was among the hostages taken […]

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Abraham Accords 12 Jan 2026 6 min

Saudi Normalisation Stalls as Public Opinion Cools Amid Regional Tensions

Abraham Accords: A framework for diplomatic recognition between Israel and several Arab nations, begun in 2020, now facing headwinds. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a significant, though still evolving, shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Initiated with normalisation agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the […]

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Abraham Accords 12 Jan 2026 6 min

Saudi Normalisation Stalls as Public Opinion and Yemen War Weigh Heavy

Abraham Accords: A fragile network of agreements reshaped by regional dynamics. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020 under the Trump administration, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. They saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, moving beyond decades of Arab rejectionism. These agreements encompassed diplomatic recognition, economic […]

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Abraham Accords 5 Jan 2026 6 min

Israel & Syria Establish Security Channel Amidst Regional Shifts

Abraham Accords: A surprising development hints at evolving dynamics beyond current normalisation agreements. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, marked a significant turning point in Middle Eastern diplomacy. They saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan, largely facilitated by the US administration under President Trump. These agreements moved […]

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Breaking News 26 Dec 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Israel Formally Recognises Somaliland in Historic Diplomatic Shift

Breaking News: Israel has officially recognised Somaliland, establishing formal diplomatic relations with the self-declared state. Israel has become the first sovereign nation to officially recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, marking a significant departure in foreign policy for both nations. A memorandum of understanding was signed in Jerusalem on Thursday, outlining cooperation on security, […]

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Cyrus Accords 15 Dec 2025 Persian Jewish Heritage6 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Thaw in Iranian-Israeli Relations?

Assessing Public Opinion and the Evolving Geopolitical Landscape Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, initiated in late 2023, represent a discreet but significant diplomatic undertaking between Israel and Iran, facilitated by Omani mediation. Built upon nascent security concerns surrounding regional destabilisation and a shared, albeit unspoken, interest in de-escalation, the Accord focuses initially on intelligence sharing […]

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