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Ksenia Svetlova

Ksenia Svetlova

Haaretz

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How Long Can the Alliance Between Israel and Moderate Arab States Survive?

The ties between Israel and its Arab partners in the Middle East have proven to be much more resilient than many suspected. If Hamas' Yahya Sinwar's...

25.04.2024 60

Haaretz

Ksenia Svetlova

Beyond Israel’s Borders: Is Iran actually able to control its proxies?

This week in the region: Sudan loses internet connection, America continues to target Shiite Iraqi militias, and Turkey and Syria still feel heavy...

12.02.2024 20

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Beyond Israel’s borders: Why did Abu Dhabi return its ambassador to Damascus now?

Even as Israel’s far-right celebrates at a conference on resettlement of Gush Katif, Arab countries work to restore ties with Syria and an...

05.02.2024 20

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Russia is intimidating its expat celebrities in an attempt to silence them

Alt-rock band Bi-2, which has Israeli-Russian members, was nearly deported to Thailand. After a week in detention, Israel’s Foreign Ministry...

01.02.2024 30

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Beyond Israel’s borders: Middle Eastern diplomatic ties under strain amid war in Gaza

While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tests Abraham Accords allies’ patience, the US considers withdrawing from Syria, and Egypt’s...

29.01.2024 10

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Iran runs amok as Israel’s neighbors continue to face crises

In this round-up of current challenges facing the Mideast, Iran attacks Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan while Lebanon’s leadership calls for peace...

22.01.2024 30

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

The power behind the power: How Qatar helped the Houthis become a threat to Israel

While the militia recently emerged as an unlikely menace to international shipping, its combative influence in the region has long been amplified by...

28.12.2023 30

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Was Russia’s McDonald’s franchise sold to a straw man for supersized profits?

With sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, burger giant McDonald’s ostensibly retreated. Recordings depicting the chain’s...

27.12.2023 40

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Russia’s priorities are clear after Netanyahu-Putin call, and Israel isn’t one of them

A 50-minute conversation between the two leaders on Sunday won’t yield any change — because as Russia has long demonstrated, it has picked a side

11.12.2023 30

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

With all eyes on Gaza, Hamas might send the West Bank up in flames

The terror group’s popularity jumps as Palestinians lose confidence in Abbas, while IDF operations have killed hundreds and settler violence is...

03.12.2023 20

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

At odds with Israel, Moscow won’t condemn Hamas for the murder of its own citizens

Moscow’s refusal to investigate the terror group for atrocities committed against Russians during the Oct. 7 massacre hints at relationship...

30.11.2023 30

The Times of Israel

Ksenia Svetlova

Why Did the World Media Believe the Hamas Hoax About the Gaza Hospital Explosion?

On the night of the explosion at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza last week, news of the blast spread like wildfire. I followed along on X, formerly Twitter,...

25.10.2023 40

Haaretz

Ksenia Svetlova

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