Analysis: In terms of global opinion and moral standing there will be costs, but will Washington and European countries change their policy on the Gaza war?
Analysis: Cross-border military strikes have severely damaged diplomatic relations, but there are reasons to be optimistic about a de-escalation of tensions.
Analysis: The US is not just a supporter of Israel's war, it has actively facilitated it through military planning, arms supplies, and vetoes at the UN.
Analysis: Deadly US airstrikes in Iraq make Baghdad's balancing act increasingly difficult as it seeks to contain the ripple effects of Israel's war on Gaza.
Analysis: Escalating conflicts and geopolitical shifts had a profound impact on the region last year. What trends could define the Middle East in 2024?
Analysis: Despite shared calls for ceasefire, Saudi and Iranian economic worries and differing post-war objectives underscore divergence in perspectives on Gaza
Analysis: As attention shifts from Ukraine, Moscow wants to secure its influence in the Middle East and take advantage of anti-US sentiment amid the Gaza war.
Analysis: Jordan's relationship with Israel is in unchartered territory. While many experts doubt that Amman would abrogate its peace treaty any time soon, the possibility of it happening cannot be completely ruled out.
Analysis: Israel has no coherent roadmap for Gaza's future, with the return of the Palestinian Authority, an Arab/international military presence, or an Israeli re-occupation all creating new problems of their own.
