Salem Alketbi
How Hamas turns Palestinian death into a political strategy - opinion
US parades Maduro in New York as clear warning to global adversaries - opinion
Hamas admits leadership losses, moves into crisis mode - opinion
Deterrence: Israel's response to an Iranian threat will be decisive, not symbolic - opinion
The limited role played by Iran’s regional allies in the last round was not a sign of Tehran’s restraint. It was the result of a deliberate and successful effort by Israel, backed clearly by the US.
Israel’s next war with Hezbollah would reshape Lebanon forever - opinion
Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm may invite a war that reshapes Lebanon at enormous cost.
Hamas’s talk of becoming a political party is about survival, not reform - opinion
Shifting dynamics, alongside the redrawn boundaries within Gaza, are compelling the group toward a recalibration of its role in the Palestinian order.
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
The Gulf states must decide who protects their security interests as the US steps back.
Manufacturing extremism in the West: the Muslim Brotherhood’s long game - opinion
From Europe to America, the Muslim Brotherhood exploits legal freedoms to construct influence networks.
Hezbollah under Israel’s scalpel: The redrawing of Lebanon's power architecture - opinion
In reality, Lebanon will not begin its reform before addressing the roots of Hezbollah’s armed power through either a grand settlement or long-term attrition
The conflicts in the Middle East were always inevitable - opinion
History teaches us that whenever a vacuum of power is left unfilled, extremist groups rush to occupy it.
Offering Israeli citizenship for some Gazans presents a path to survival, rebuilding - opinion
The recently discussed proposition of offering Israeli citizenship to some Gazans in areas controlled by Israel can be an opportunity to rebuild life.
Regional terror and strategic balance: Israel's vital role in the Middle East - opinion
Strategic analysts believe that Israel has become critically important for maintaining regional peace and stability.
Gaza Strip heading towards its biggest geographical, political partition - opinion
Hamas is sending a message to the people that "you are the fuel for our power, and your blood is what we use to push away our fears and secure our hold."