Analysis
BICOM Analysis: Leadership elections in Kadima – players and process
Summary Tzipi Livni and Shaul Mofaz have emerged as the main candidates in the Kadima primary, which is due to...
BICOM Analysis: Brown and Obama visits reaffirm strong links with Israel
Last week Israel hosted two high-profile visits by major western political figures. The first was Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who...
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...