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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met in Paris, France, with U.S. envoy to Syria Tom Barrack to de-escalate bilateral tensions after the latest round of Israeli strikes in Syria, Axios reported on July 24.

Syria, Israel: Officials Discuss De-Escalating Tensions Following Israeli Strikes in Syria

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Israel-Hamas Conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron said France would recognize Palestine as a state at the U.N. General Assembly in September, France 24 reported on July 24. 

France, Palestinian Territories: France To Recognize Palestinian State as Israel-Hamas Talks Flounder

Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said any minority groups that tried to fragment Syria, such as the Druze and the Kurds, would face military intervention from Turkey, Hurriyet Daily News reported on July 22. 

Turkey, Syria: Turkish President, Foreign Minister Reject Syrian Fragmentation

A joint statement by 100 aid agencies warned of imminent mass starvation in Gaza unless aid distribution rapidly expands in the strip, The New York Times reported on July 23.

Israel, Gaza: Aid Agencies Warn of Imminent Mass Starvation in Gaza

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Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih arrived in Damascus, Syria, for an investment forum aiming to generate trade deals up to $4 billion now that the United States has lifted sanctions on Syria, Semafor reported on July 23.

Saudi Arabia, Syria: Riyadh To Increase Investment in Syria's Provisional Government

The Israel Defense Forces said it would soon begin ground operations in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah town for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023, despite concerns about endangering potential Israeli hostages held there, The Times of Israel reported on July 20.

Israel, Gaza: IDF Pushes Into Central Gaza as Government Slow-Walks Formal Occupation

Syrian government forces began withdrawing from their positions in Sweida following another ceasefire agreement with the Druze community, CNN reported on July 17.

Syria, Israel: Syrian Forces Withdraw From Sweida

The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on the Syrian army's headquarters and presidential palace in Damascus and additional strikes against the Syrian army's forces in Suweida after clashes between the Druze community and the government's forces, Reuters reported July 16. 

Israel, Syria: Israel Strikes Damascus Following Sectarian Violence in South

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How have Gulf Arab states' positions on the Israel-Iran conflict evolved?

Essential Geopolitics: The Future of Gulf-Iranian Relations

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U.S. Army soldiers prepare to go out on patrol from a remote combat outpost in northeastern Syria on May 25, 2021. 

The U.S. is shifting its Syria strategy from isolation to limited engagement to stabilize the country and protect American interests there, but Turkey and Israel's competing influence campaigns could complicate Washington's approach.

In Post-Assad Syria, the U.S. Struggles to Find a New Strategy

Vehicles drive along a main thoroughfare past a billboard that reads in Farsi and Hebrew: "A severe blow... The vile and villainous Zionist regime (Israel) has made a grave mistake,” in central Tehran on June 24, 2025. 

The war has weakened Iran, but has also shifted regional perceptions of Israel as a destabilizing force, prompting Gulf states to reassess alliances, Turkey to emerge as a rival, and raising the risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

Assessing the Regional Impact of the Israel-Iran War, Part 2

Assessments

Lebanon

A collapsed water tank painted with the Lebanese flag is seen in the ruins of a village in southern Lebanon, located near the border with Israel, on Jan. 7, 2025.

Ahead of Lebanon's 2026 election, Hezbollah will try to portray itself as a nationalist resistance movement rather than an Iranian proxy, but the risk of renewed conflict with Israel will persist unless the group disarms. 

To Ease Pressure to Disarm, Hezbollah Pursues a Rebrand 

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Yemen

An Iranian flag is draped from a building damaged during a recent attack by Israel is seen in the Gisha neighborhood of Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2025. 

The brief war with Israel has significantly weakened Iran's regional influence and military capabilities, forcing it and the members of its Axis of Resistance to recalibrate their strategies and focus on recovery.

The Impact of the 12-Day War on Iran and Its Allies, Part 1

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U.S.-Iran Relations

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

The Weekly Rundown: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit, a Franco-British Summit

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A photo taken in Tehran, Iran, on June 26, 2025, shows an Iranian political banner hanging near the remains of a residential building struck by an Israeli attack. 

Global Trade

The Weekly Rundown: Fragile Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds, U.S. Tariff Deadline Approaches

An oil tanker is seen at Saudi Arabia’s port of Ras al-Khair. 

Energy

Despite the ceasefire, the risk of a renewed conflict remains, which could again drive oil prices higher if Iran and/or its proxies begin attacking regional oil infrastructure and shipping.

Assessing the Oil Market Volatility Caused by the Israel-Iran War

Snapshots

Iranian missiles aimed at targets in Israel pass through the sky over the West Bank on June 17, 2025. 

Even if the ceasefire holds in the coming weeks and months, outstanding U.S. and Israeli concerns with Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs could reignite hostilities.

The Iran-Israel Ceasefire Will Remain Fragile Amid Unresolved Disputes

Cyber

Environment, Science & Technology

Science & Technology

What cyber limitations and capabilities do Iran and Israel have?

Essential Geopolitics: Increased Risk of Cyberattacks as Conflict With Iran Escalates

A photo taken on June 23, 2025, shows the remnants of an Iranian missile intercepted over Qatar. 

Absent further retaliation, Iran's June 23 attack offers a path to de-escalation, but there is still a chance, albeit slim, that additional U.S. strikes trigger a wider conflict.

With a Telegraphed Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar, Iran Offers an Off-Ramp To Ease Tensions

A Northrop B-2 Spirit on July 4, 2020, near the White House in Washington. 

Even if carefully calibrated, Iranian retaliation of any form will risk inviting more U.S. strikes and greater escalation that could result in Iran following through on more of its significant threats against the regional oil and gas sector and/or the United States.

Iran's Retaliation Against the U.S. Will Likely Be Limited, but Will Still Risk Escalation

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.

SITUATION REPORTS

Syria, Israel: Officials Discuss De-Escalating Tensions Following Israeli Strikes in Syria

France, Palestinian Territories: France To Recognize Palestinian State as Israel-Hamas Talks Flounder

Turkey, Syria: Turkish President, Foreign Minister Reject Syrian Fragmentation

Israel, Gaza: Aid Agencies Warn of Imminent Mass Starvation in Gaza

Saudi Arabia, Syria: Riyadh To Increase Investment in Syria's Provisional Government

Israel, Gaza: IDF Pushes Into Central Gaza as Government Slow-Walks Formal Occupation

Syria, Israel: Syrian Forces Withdraw From Sweida

Israel, Syria: Israel Strikes Damascus Following Sectarian Violence in South

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