Analysis
BICOM Analysis: Israel’s cabinet approves prisoner swap deal with Hezbollah
On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet voted to approve a proposed prisoner swap deal with Hezbollah. According to the deal, four...
BICOM Analysis: The impact of the Gaza ceasefire on Palestinian affairs
Introduction Implementation of the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire last Thursday morning is among the most significant developments for Palestinian politics since Hamas...
BICOM Analysis: The Gaza ceasefire – small opportunity amidst growing threats
Egyptian sources announced on Tuesday a ceasefire agreement that will facilitate the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian forces...
BICOM Analysis: Israel’s internal political crisis – elections on the horizon?
Executive Summary Israel’s internal political situation is currently passing through a period of flux and crisis. The precipitating factor for...
BICOM Analysis: Syrian WMD ambitions and regional diplomacy
Executive Summary In recent days, two revelations have served to return Syria to the centre of attention in the Middle...
BICOM Analysis: New Measures to Support the Palestinian Authority
Executive Summary After meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad on 30 March,...