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Elliott Abrams discusses U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the Middle East and democracy and human rights.

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The United Nations General Assembly Votes to Remove Jews from Jerusalem's Old City

by Elliott Abrams September 19, 2024

The most recent UN General Assembly resolution on Israel and the Palestinians is a radical strike at Israel and would push Jews out of the Old City of Jerusalem. Read More

Palestinian Territories
After the "Postponement" of Palestinian Elections, Now What?
What happens now that Mahmoud Abbas has 'postponed' elections? 
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 30, 2021 Pressure Points
Israel
More Iranian Missiles to Syria: A Problem that a "Working Group" Cannot Solve
Russia protects the shipment of precision guided missiles to Iranian proxies
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 28, 2021 Pressure Points
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Thinking About the Palestinian Elections
Who gains and who loses if elections are held, or postponed
Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 20, 2021 Pressure Points
  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
    Reforms Should Come Before New Funding for UNRWA
    The Biden administration restores funding of texts that glorify violence
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 8, 2021 Pressure Points
  • Iran Nuclear Agreement
    Will the JCPOA Negotiations Abandon American Hostages in Iran?
    Lifting sanctions without gaining freedom for American hostages--again.
    Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 6, 2021 Pressure Points