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1 – 10 of 12The Israel-Hamas conflict looms large in Jordanian public opinion, presenting possible domestic challenges to the government. It also places pressure on core foreign policy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285821
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The tensions have been exacerbated by increasing high levels of poverty, triggered by the collapse of the Lebanese economy and a UN funding gap, weak Palestinian leadership, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272936
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Fearing an early collapse of the fragile coalition government inaugurated in May, all constituent parties initially sought to avoid any controversial decisions over Jewish…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266054
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The inclusion of Abbas and his fellow lawmakers, necessary to achieve a narrow majority, has opened the government to strong criticism. It has also set a ground-breaking precedent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263643
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BAHRAIN: Israel ties will advance despite dissent
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES264692
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The premier’s preferred candidate, Zeev Elkin, was defeated in the first round on October 30. The mayor of Jerusalem is a prominent position and wields substantial influence, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239644
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ISRAEL: Arab-Jewish clash will further poison politics
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES261474
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The disagreement was over a draft law extending ultra-Orthodox students’ exemption from military service, which nationalist politicians reject as unfair. This is part of a broader…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230395
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ISRAEL: Arabs will struggle with identity dilemmas
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES266329
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KUWAIT/GULF STATES: Kuwait takes a strong Gaza line