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
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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...
The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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...
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"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/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
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"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.
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...
The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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...
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.
"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.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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.
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.
"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...
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
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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.
"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...
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
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"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...
‘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...
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
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
‘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...
Espresso break on a crisp autumn day
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Espresso break on a crisp autumn day
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-...
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
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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-...
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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/...
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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/...
"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/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
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"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/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
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"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...
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Trump has been projecting confidence about a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal with MbS, but it's hard to know if the Saudis are sending a different private signal or, more likely, Trump is getting wishful thinking from his envoys and Netanyahu so he would double down on aim.
Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump has been projecting confidence about a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal with MbS, but it's hard to know if the Saudis are sending a different private signal or, more likely, Trump is getting wishful thinking from his envoys and Netanyahu so he would double down on aim.
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/...
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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/...
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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...
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
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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...
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...
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
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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...
Happy enough to stay silent
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Happy enough to stay silent
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"They are using Donald Trump's presidency like a rented car. The Israelis, the Israeli lobby, the Netanyahu Government, the neoconservatives in his ranks," @CurtMills, Executive Director of @amconmag
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
Support for Israel among U.S. conservatives is starting to crack. Here's why
For a decade, political support for Israel has come from conservative Christians. But now isolationism and antisemitism are changing the tone.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"They are using Donald Trump's presidency like a rented car. The Israelis, the Israeli lobby, the Netanyahu Government, the neoconservatives in his ranks," @CurtMills, Executive Director of @amconmag
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
Trump has been projecting confidence about a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal with MbS, but it's hard to know if the Saudis are sending a different private signal or, more likely, Trump is getting wishful thinking from his envoys and Netanyahu so he would double down on aim.
Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump has been projecting confidence about a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal with MbS, but it's hard to know if the Saudis are sending a different private signal or, more likely, Trump is getting wishful thinking from his envoys and Netanyahu so he would double down on aim.
Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
November 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Before talks with Trump, Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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"Mamdani is being portrayed as a caricature of an antisemite because he's a Muslim who has voiced firm opposition to the occupation and described what's happening in Gaza as a "genocidal war.""
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Israeli media's reaction to Mamdani: a caricature of an antisemite | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"Mamdani is being portrayed as a caricature of an antisemite because he's a Muslim who has voiced firm opposition to the occupation and described what's happening in Gaza as a "genocidal war.""
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
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"33 deaths so far this year in attacks against Christians in which religion was reported to play a role. The equivalent figure for Muslims is higher, 88 deaths... American humanitarian aid was [estimated as] saving about 270,000 lives a year in Nigeria."
Trump "has expressed such outrage at attacks on Christians in Nigeria that he has threatened military intervention there... but here’s the awkwardness: Trump’s aid cuts are killing far more Nigerian Christians than Islamic terrorists are." @nickkristof.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"33 deaths so far this year in attacks against Christians in which religion was reported to play a role. The equivalent figure for Muslims is higher, 88 deaths... American humanitarian aid was [estimated as] saving about 270,000 lives a year in Nigeria."
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Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’ says Democrat Sam Rasoul, after winning re-election to the state legislature, despite attacks from pro-Israel groups. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’
Democrat Sam Rasoul, a Muslim, won re-election to the state legislature despite accusations of antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’ says Democrat Sam Rasoul, after winning re-election to the state legislature, despite attacks from pro-Israel groups. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Young Republicans and Evangelicals Are Much Less Sympathetic with Israel than Older Ones. Here is How and Why:
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November 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Young Republicans and Evangelicals Are Much Less Sympathetic with Israel than Older Ones. Here is How and Why:
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Paramount Studios said to keep internal blacklist of "overtly antisemitic" figures. Paramount's stance on the war in Gaza made headlines in September, when it became first major Hollywood studio to condemn letter organized by Film Workers for Palestine. www.haaretz.com/us-news/2025...
Paramount Studios reportedly keeps internal blacklist of antisemitic industry figures
This Follows Paramount's Public Rejection of a Boycott Against Israeli Film Institutions, a Stance Backed by New CEO David Ellison, the Son of Tech Magnate Larry Ellison, Who Has Taken Bold Steps to R...
www.haaretz.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Paramount Studios said to keep internal blacklist of "overtly antisemitic" figures. Paramount's stance on the war in Gaza made headlines in September, when it became first major Hollywood studio to condemn letter organized by Film Workers for Palestine. www.haaretz.com/us-news/2025...