On Lawfare Daily, @sranderson.bsky.social sat down with Dan Byman, Joel Braunold, and @natansachs.bsky.social to discuss Israel's latest offensive in Gaza, its decision to launch airstrikes against Hamas's leadership in Qatar, and Netanyahu's recent meeting with Marco Rubio.

Excited to share that I’ll be joining The Middle East Institute as a Senior Fellow starting in September 2025. The need for sound and transformative policy in the Middle East has never been greater, and I'm thrilled to join a dynamic team of experts and practitioners

My non-tariff 2 cents: "The fact that Mr. Netanyahu’s base backs Mr. Trump gives him unique power in the country as Israel and Hamas negotiate the release of hostages and a cease-fire, Mr. Sachs said."... www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/u...

On Lawfare Daily, Daniel Byman interviewed Natan Sachs, the Director of the Middle East Program of the Brookings Institution, to discuss Israel's turbulent domestic situation and the renewal of the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawf...

BREAKING: Jailed leader of Kurdish militants the PKK calls on followers to lay down arms and dissolve the group, potentially ending a long conflict with Turkey

On Lawfare Daily, @sranderson.bsky.social, @natansachs.bsky.social, Dan Byman, Joel Braunold, and Dr. @danaelkurd.bsky.social discussed the terms of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, who deserves credit, what factors may contribute to its success or failure, and where it is likely to lead.

I did a Q&A with @khuggard.bsky.social for @brookings.edu on "Gaza ceasefire: What the Israel-Hamas agreement means" www.brookings.edu/articles/gaz...

Ceasefire Israeli politics: Itamar Ben Gvir likely to announce his resignation as minister. Key: will he vote against the coalition, esp on budget (which must pass by March 31). All eyes on Smotrich after this.

A ceasefire-hostage deal set to be announced. Many months and much destruction too late, but better than never: In the first stage, most vulnerable hostages and a large number of Palestinian prisoners released. Hostilities would pause and a surge of aide into Gaza could follow. >

Is #Israel stronger today than it was on October 7? Joined @NPR.org Weekend Edition to answer this and other Qs with Scott Simon (with whom I spoke on that terrible day). one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5233...

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Netanyahu's office denying he's in Cairo, but with his court appearance cancelled, and several rumblings from Israeli ministers, this does appear to be money time for ceasefire negotiations.

The Assad regime falls. What happens now? @brookings.edu experts weigh in. Including>> www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

HTS promised ITS it would protect Shiite sites and Shiite minorities and asked Iran not to fight its force. Iran, in turn, asked the group to allow safe passage of its troops out of Syria and to protect the Shia shrines, according to two officials. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/w...

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Syrian armed rebels claim to have entered Aleppo for the first time since government forces recaptured the city in 2016

The #Israel - #Hizbullah ceasefire. <Thread> Key points: LAF now required to do more, but Israel/US will be actively involved; This is not a return to post-2006; Gaza-Lebanon de-linked; who leads reconstruction in Lebanon will be crucial for years to come;

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