Shibley Telhami
@stelhami.bsky.social
Passionately Egalitarian. Professor, University of Maryland; Director, Critical Issues Poll; NR Senior Fellow, Brookings. Views are my Own. RT≠Endorsement
Shibley Telhami is an American professor in the department of government and politics at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a nonresident senior fellow of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution. .. more
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The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
The projected sense of inevitability of new Israel-Iran war is dependent on a prior conclusion that, despite such war not serving US interests and Israel's need for US blessing or joining war, the US is helpless in the face of Israeli determination. Why? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/w...
"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator @vanhollen.senate.gov has been consistent in advocating rights-based foreign policy, including in Israel/Palestine - and has defended the rights of all Americans equally, including Jewish and Arab Americans.
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"When it comes to the issue of Palestinian rights going forward, I will say that the younger generation, of both Jews and non-Jews, take seriously the idea that we should have a principled, rights-based foreign policy— something I've long believed in"
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
Senator Chris Van Hollen on Zohran & Palestine.
"Crazy things happen in world politics all the time, yes, but there really aren't many scenes as surreal as Ahmed Sharaa – not so long ago a leading jihadist insurgent in Iraq and Syria and now Syria's president – triumphantly visiting the White House."
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Sharaa shoots his shot
Crazy things happen in world politics all the time, yes, but there really aren't many scenes as surreal as Ahmed Sharaa – not so long ago a leading jihadist insurgent in Iraq and Syria and now Syria's...
abuaardvarkghost.ghost.io
Whether one thinks this remarkable shift is good or bad, it's hard to imagine it happening on the watch of any president other than the exceptionally mercurial one we have.
Sharaa shoots his shot
Crazy things happen in world politics all the time, yes, but there really aren't many scenes as surreal as Ahmed Sharaa – not so long ago a leading jihadist insurgent in Iraq and Syria and now Syria's...
abuaardvarkghost.ghost.io
"Crazy things happen in world politics all the time, yes, but there really aren't many scenes as surreal as Ahmed Sharaa – not so long ago a leading jihadist insurgent in Iraq and Syria and now Syria's president – triumphantly visiting the White House."
abuaardvarkghost.ghost.io/sharaa-shoot...
abuaardvarkghost.ghost.io/sharaa-shoot...
UAE refuses to join Gaza stabilisation force without clear legal framework
Decision reflects wider regional doubts about terms of US-drafted plan to disarm Hamas
www.theguardian.com
‘The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force and under such circumstances will not participate:’ UAE refuses to join Gaza stabilization force without clear legal framework, reflecting wider regional doubts about terms of US plan.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Hundreds of Palestinians in 3 villages haven't received a permit to stay in their homes
The IDF Declared Their Villages to Be in a 'Seam Zone' Two Months Ago, and About 300 Residents Are Still Waiting for Entry and Exit Permits. Until Then, They Can't Leave Their Village. 'If I Go Out to...
www.haaretz.com
This headline tells you more about the reality in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that major human rights organizations had long found to be apartheid: "Hundreds of Palestinians in Three Villages Haven't Received a Permit to Stay in Their Homes" www.haaretz.com/middle-east-...
"Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians: IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
"The soldiers who agreed to talk confirmed the IDF’s routine use of human shields, contradicting official denials, and gave details of Israeli troops opening fire unprovoked on civilians racing to reach food handouts" at the GHF distribution points.
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
"Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians: IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ex-Trump ambassador to Israel named NSO chairman, as spyware firm shifts to U.S. ownership
Move Comes After Months of Failed Lobbying to Lift U.S. Sanctions NSO's Founders No Longer Hold Any Stake in the Company Lawyer Linked to Israeli Minister, Shin Bet Chief Appointed Director
www.haaretz.com
The US had imposed sanctions on Israeli spyware firm NSO because of its global activities. After failed efforts to have sanctions removed, the firm appoints ex-Trump envoy to Israel David Friedman as NSO Chairman, as it shifts to American ownership! www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
After 7 Arabs shot and killed over weekend, hundreds rally outside PM’s office
No arrests reported in connection with killings; MK Kariv accuses far-right police minister Ben Gvir of purposely neglecting deadly crime wave in Arab society
www.timesofisrael.com
After 7 Arabs citizens of Israel shot and killed over weekend, hundreds rally outside PM’s office, as National Security Minister Ben Gvir, who oversees the police, is accused of deliberately ignoring violent crime in Arab society as a matter of policy.
www.timesofisrael.com/after-7-arab...
www.timesofisrael.com/after-7-arab...
