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Asher Kaufman

Asher Kaufman

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In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past

In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past

Unable to defeat Iran, Israel shifts its focus to Lebanon, fearing U.S. negotiations with Tehran could limit operations against Hezbollah.

01.06.2026 8

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Asher Kaufman

Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history’s mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue

The resumption of war between Hezbollah and Israel has raised the prospect of an occupation of southern Lebanon.

20.03.2026 7

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Asher Kaufman

A year on, the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile − could a return to cyclical violence come next?

Since the start of the truce on Nov. 27, 2024, there have been thousands of Israeli violations inside Lebanese territory, while Hezbollah has yet to...

26.11.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of the new – and the same stumbling blocks

Hamas and the Israeli far right may pose the main challenge to the latest proposals to end the conflict in Gaza.

30.09.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

Trump’s Gaza peace plan: A bit of the old, a bit of a new – and the same stumbling blocks

Hamas and the Israeli far right may pose the main challenge to the latest proposals to end the conflict in Gaza.

30.09.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status − but at home and abroad, Israelis are suffering the consequences

Invites are rescinded, teams and singers are booed, and citizens wonder if they should disclose their nationality. Israelis are feeling the effects of...

23.08.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

Amid fragile ceasefire, violence in southern Syria brings Druze communities’ complex cross-border ties to the fore

Today, most of the Druze community is split between three countries: Lebanon, Syria and Israel.

21.07.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

Trump heads to the Gulf aiming to bolster trade ties – but side talks on Tehran, Gaza could drive a wedge between US and Israel

Trump’s first policy-driven overseas visit in his second term will be the Persian Gulf. Trade, Tehran talks and possibly Gaza will be on the agenda.

12.05.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman

The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it

Facing legal and political pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to resume airstrikes has encouraged right-wing...

19.03.2025 10

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Asher Kaufman