Commentary
The deal is extremely fragile, but there’s some reason for hope.
Zaha Hassan
program
Middle East
Rebuilding Gaza: The Human Dimension
As the devastating Gaza war moves cautiously toward a permanent ceasefire, this collection of short essays examine what steps must be taken to address the humanitarian catastrophe and begin to meet the urgent needs of the enclave’s nearly 2 million survivors. The authors detail how access to basic goods, medical care, support for children, and exit permits for health and educational needs can begin to lay the groundwork for longer-term recovery and rebuilding.
Middle East
The Middle East Program in Washington combines in-depth regional knowledge with incisive comparative analysis to provide deeply informed recommendations. With expertise in the Gulf, North Africa, Iran, and Israel/Palestine, we examine crosscutting themes of political, economic, and social change in both English and Arabic.
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What the Gaza Ceasefire Means
Commentary
The strain on Gaza’s food systems, healthcare, and housing underscores the importance of unimpeded aid delivery and the lifting of unduly restrictive measures.
Sean Carroll
Commentary
Reopening the Rafah crossing is only one of the critical logistics elements tied to the pause in hostilities.
Tania Hary
Commentary
Healthcare delivery must be scaled up to meet demand, both inside Gaza and by transporting some patients elsewhere.
Sara Halimah, Salmaan Keshavjee
Commentary
It’s a moment of hope and peril.
Janti Soeripto
Commentary
Whether Trump will be able to keep his campaign trail promises to end the Israel-Hamas war is an open question.
Katherine Wilkens
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