Israel's Survival Strategy

The pact could be the first of many that help Arab states prepare for a hotter and drier future by fusing Isreal’s technological expertise with the UAE’s wealth.

Any unrest triggered by the new settlements could finally push the U.S. to take action against Israel’s aggressive behavior toward Palestinians.

A fresh peace process with the Palestinians could contribute to normalization with Gulf Arab states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Policy changes will have to wait for future U.S. elections in 2022 and 2024 that could produce enough progressive seats to force deeper changes to U.S.-Israeli relations.

Apart from boosting the West Bank’s economy, there’s little Israel can do to stop militants from taking advantage of the PA’s deteriorating popularity.

The increasing allure of Israel’s water- and energy-saving technologies could pave the way for normalization in major holdout countries like Oman.

Continued rocket fire from Lebanon is increasing pressure on Israel’s new government to secure its northern border.

Israel’s attempt to deter rocket fire from Lebanon could result in a new security crisis on its northern border while exacerbating the crisis on its southern border with Gaza.

The new Israeli government’s hawkish Palestinian policies will impede its push to start anew with Jordan after years of stormy relations.

By advancing an apartment project in the E1 corridor, Bennett’s new government risks provoking unrest among Palestinians and criticism among U.S. legislators.