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Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

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Is Israel planning to reoccupy the Gaza Strip? This is what’s happening behind the ‘yellow line’

Is Israel planning to reoccupy the Gaza Strip? This is what’s happening behind the ‘yellow line’

Two million Palestinians are being squeezed into a smaller pocket of Gaza, while Israel is preparing the ground for a longer-term occupation.

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The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

Trump’s demand other countries sign the accords has been met with silence, which shows how far this is from becoming reality.

27.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

02.12.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

The request is shining a light on broader questions around the independence of the Israeli legal system.

01.12.2025 10

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces a pivotal UN Security Council vote. Can it get across the line?

A UN-backed resolution is crucial to the peace plan moving ahead, but questions remain about the finer details.

17.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

After 2 years of devastating war, will Arab countries now turn their backs on Israel?

Israel may be isolated now, but Arab leaders understand the need to keep the peace, maintain US support, and expand economic ties with Israel.

04.11.2025 20

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala