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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the U.S. Congress on July 24 in his first such speech since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, but he will face a chorus of protestors and numerous high-profile boycotts and abstentions as congressional support for Israel changes, AP reported the same day. 

U.S., Israel: Protests, Boycotts Mar Netanyahu's Washington Visit

Palestinian Territories

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Palestinian political rivals Fatah and Hamas had agreed to establish a provisional reconciliation government and a plan for post-war governance in Gaza, CNN reported on July 23.

Palestinian Territories: Hamas and Fatah Sign Unity Agreement

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Israel-Hamas Conflict

The International Court of Justice, or ICJ, published a non-binding advisory opinion that Israel's policies and practices in the West Bank and east Jerusalem constitute illegal annexations of parts of the Palestinian Territories, Axios reported on July 19.

Israel: International Court of Justice Rules Israel Illegally Annexed Palestinian Territory

Egypt

In a speech to troops in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egyptian border "critical," The Times of Israel reported on July 19.

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

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Around 3:10 a.m. local time, a Houthi "Yafa" drone, which Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed was "capable of bypassing interceptor systems and being unable to be detected by radars" exploded in the air on Ben Yehuda Street on the corner of Shalom Aleichem in central Tel Aviv, Israel, killing one bystander and injuring at least 10 more, The Jerusalem Post reported on July 19.

Israel: Houthi-Launched Drone Targets Tel Aviv, Killing One, Injuring at Least 10

Israel's Knesset passed a resolution 68-9 rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state, Al Jazeera reported on July 18.

Israel: Knesset Passes Resolution Against Palestinian Statehood

An Israeli airstrike on a reported gathering of Hamas commanders and fighters killed scores of people in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis on July 13, The Times of Israel reported on July 15.

Israel, Gaza: Airstrike Targets Hamas Leaders in Khan Younis

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant approved a plan to start drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews to the military in the coming month, Reuters reported on July 9.

Israel: Defense Minister Approves Plan To Start Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference at the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 2024. 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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Biden's exit from the U.S. presidential race will free him to pursue more aggressive action against Russia over Ukraine and increase pressure on Israel to end its war with Hamas. 

What To Expect from Biden's Foreign Policy Farewell Tour

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A giant fire erupts at an oil storage facility following Israeli strikes in Yemen's Houthi-held port city of Hodeida on July 20, 2024. 

Geographical and military limitations will discourage Israel from starting a long-term campaign in Yemen, but increased coordination among pro-Iranian militias could escalate the conflict.

Competing Military Goals and Geographical Constraints Limit Israel's Campaign in Yemen

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Parc des Champions on July 4, 2024, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero in Paris.

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: The Paris Olympics, Netanyahu Addresses Congress

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Israeli soldiers guard a barrier, silhouetted against afternoon sun.

As Gaza moves closer to a post-war reality, political limitations in Israel and competing interests abroad muddy the waters of the region's future governance.

For Israel, the Challenge of Gaza's Future Governance Deepens

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What are the immediate implications of likely conflict scenarios?

Essential Geopolitics: Israel's and Hezbollah's Incentives and Constraints

An Israeli tank moves into position during a drill in the annexed Golan Heights on Nov. 9, 2023, amid increasing cross-border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel as fighting continues in Israel's south with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

A limited Israeli incursion into Lebanon would likely see Iran's regional proxies provide mostly symbolic support for Hezbollah, while a broader Israeli campaign would raise the risk of a regional war. 

Gauging the Regional Fallout From Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Clashes

Sudan

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attends a signing ceremony following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, on May 23, 2024. 

Bahrain-Iran normalization would reduce risks for Manama amid rising regional tensions, but security and some political vulnerabilities remain.

Normalization With Iran Would Reduce -- but Not Eliminate -- Security Risks for Bahrain

A smoke plume billows during Israeli bombardment on the village of Khiam in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel on June 23, 2024. 

While both sides still ultimately desire a negotiated solution, Israel and Hezbollah are on an escalatory path that could expand their conflict across southern Lebanon, raising the risk of a full-on war that could eventually draw in the U.S. and Iran.

Recent Hezbollah-Israel Escalations Raise the Specter of Another Major War

Italy

Voters on June 6 in The Hague, the first day of the election for the European Parliament. In a vote that will shape the political direction and strategic priorities of the bloc for the next five years, elections for the European Parliament run from June 6-9.

Global Elections

The Weekly Rundown: BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet, European Parliamentary Elections

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United Kingdom

Supporters of the African National Congress (ANC) party dance, sing and chant slogans during a campaign march on May 24, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The Weekly Rundown: South Africa's General Election, Israel Resumes Hostage Talks With Hamas

Displaced Palestinians walk around a puddle in front of destroyed buildings and tents in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024.

All of the options for the enclave's post-war governance would risk destabilizing the Israeli government and are unlikely to prevent the resurgence of Hamas and other militant groups.

The Dilemma of Gaza's Post-War Future Puts Israel in a Tight Spot

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Taiwanese President-elect William Lai (C) on Jan. 13 in Taipei, Taiwan. Lai will officially begin his four-year presidency May 20.

The Weekly Rundown: Kenya's President Visits Washington, Lai Inaugurated in Taiwan

Israel lives under difficult geopolitical circumstances. A small country with limited resources and surrounded by potentially hostile neighbors, Israel survives by allying with powers that do have the resources to manage the balance of power in the Middle East — namely, the United States. Its geographic position also means that Israel must manage complex relations with its Muslim neighbors by quiet collaboration, by exploiting divisions, and by parlaying its technological and economic advantages into create strategic dependencies. To navigate all the challenges presented by the Middle East, Israel will remain agile in its diplomacy and, when the situation warrants, steadfast in its pre-emptive strikes, its covert activities and its economic relationships.

Israel's Survival Strategy

The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Rebalancing Power in the Middle East

SITUATION REPORTS

U.S., Israel: Protests, Boycotts Mar Netanyahu's Washington Visit

Palestinian Territories: Hamas and Fatah Sign Unity Agreement

Israel: International Court of Justice Rules Israel Illegally Annexed Palestinian Territory

Israel, Gaza: Netanyahu Demands Control of Philadelphi Corridor as Part of Hostage Deal

Israel: Houthi-Launched Drone Targets Tel Aviv, Killing One, Injuring at Least 10

Israel: Knesset Passes Resolution Against Palestinian Statehood

Israel, Gaza: Airstrike Targets Hamas Leaders in Khan Younis

Israel: Defense Minister Approves Plan To Start Drafting Ultra-Orthodox Jews

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