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Voices from the Arab Press: Israel, Donald Trump, and Anwar Sadat

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and prime minister Menachem Begin acknowledge applause during a joint session of Congress in which US president Jimmy Carter announced the results of the Camp David Accords on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 18, 1978.
Egyptian tanks are seen on the road to the Rafah border amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt September 9, 2024.

Israel's cold peace with Egypt is on the verge of unraveling - opinion

President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt's Sisi refers to Israel as 'enemy' for first time since before 1977 Sadat visit to Jerusalem

Armoured Israeli military vehicle driving along border with Egypt

Israel facing dangerous shift in relations with Egypt - opinion


A legacy of hope

15 years after Rabin's assassination, Where does israel stand?

Kikar Rabbin

Kuwaiti paper calls for 'unconditional' talks with Israel

'Arab Times' editorial calls on PA president Abbas to follow in Anwar Sadat's footsteps and "cause international embarrassment for Israel."

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2010-2020: A Decade of Repair

At the end of this decade, most Jews now understand that some 17 percent of Israel’s citizens identify as Arab Palestinians – and they are not leaving the country.

The Jerusalem Post

Guest Columnist: Correcting the mistakes of the past

The Islamic republic of Hamas in Gaza is in fact a Palestinian state with a democratically elected government.

The Jerusalem Post

Arafat ordered Hamas attacks against Israel in 2000

Former PA chairman issued instructions to terror group when peace talks were failing; Hamas leader makes revelations during university lecture.

The Jerusalem Post

Arafat ordered Hamas attacks against Israel in 2000

Former PA chairman issued instructions to terror group when peace talks were failing; Hamas leader makes revelations during university lecture.

The Jerusalem Post

Editor's Notes: Ten years later

Our 2nd intifada losses underline the terrible potential costs of new missteps – and potential benefits if the Palestinians truly want peace.

The Jerusalem Post

Background: Setting the parameters for success in talks

After 2 failed attempts to negotiate a deal within a decade, the parties would be well advised to approach the 3rd round very carefully.

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Diplomacy: Theater of the recurred

The talks in DC: New play, same story line, slightly revised cast. Different ending?

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Analysis: Hamas has more cards to play

Group still has a lot more it could do if it really wanted to push Israel up against a wall and torpedo the talks.

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