Rachel Brandenburg (@rcbrandenburg) 's Twitter Profile
Rachel Brandenburg

@rcbrandenburg

Foreign policy professional, MENA enthusiast. Opinions are my own.

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Dan Shapiro (@danielbshapiro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Is this what Trump thought he was agreeing to with Bibi in DC? Trump speaks of ending the war, getting all hostages home. Witkoff would chair talks on the permanent end on day one of the 60 days. The war can't resume if talks are ongoing. So Bibi must choose: Smotrich or Trump.

Israel Policy Forum 🎗️ (@israelpolicy4m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Webinar With ROPES.ORG | Regional Perspectives: Israel's Wars in Iran and Gaza Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, & Saudi Experts Ksenia Svetlova كسنيا سفطلوفا, Farah, & Aziz Alghashian Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg Wed, July 16, at 12pm ET Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Webinar With <a href="/ROPESorg/">ROPES.ORG</a>  | Regional Perspectives: Israel's Wars in Iran and Gaza

Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, &amp; Saudi Experts 
<a href="/KseniaSvetlova/">Ksenia Svetlova كسنيا سفطلوفا</a>, <a href="/TheFarahBdour/">Farah</a>, &amp; <a href="/AzizAlghashian/">Aziz Alghashian</a>
Moderated by <a href="/RCBrandenburg/">Rachel Brandenburg</a> 

Wed, July 16, at 12pm ET

Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Alex Lederman (@xlederman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Days ago Israelis were asking how soon they could eat hummus in Damascus. Now the IDF has struck Syrian military HQ, triggered by Druze massacres in Suwayda. It's still unclear if al-Sharaa is Israel's friend or foe. There's a risk Israel is making that choice for him. 🧵

Joyce Karam (@joyce_karam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UPDATE: #Syria, Druze Clashes • Israel hits Damascus, Army HQ • Sharaa calls for restraint • Death toll >260 in Suwayda • Druze crossing border into Syria • Efforts at ceasefire • Katz ✈️ US • Qatari PM to meet Trump al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

Rachel Brandenburg (@rcbrandenburg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tufts graduate Rümeysa Öztürk writes about her abduction & ICE detention, finding terrible living conditions yet beautiful examples of humanity. A heartwrenching, infuriating, & incredibly brave must read: tuftsdaily.com/article/2025/0…

Joyce Karam (@joyce_karam) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEWS: Senior Trump official voiced US displeasure to Israel over #Syria - Druze events: 'You can’t embark on a new war every few days', official said as Washington tries to protect its interests with Sharaa. Details: al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

David A. Halperin (@dhalperin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An important opening of dialogue between US and Palestinian Authority. US could play a crucial role in pressing PA for essential and overdue reforms. A blueprint can be found here: israelpolicyforum.org/blueprint-for-…

Israel Policy Forum 🎗️ (@israelpolicy4m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We thank Middle East Institute for partnering with us in hosting this important discussion featuring perspectives on how the recent Iran war has impacted Israel's strategic outlook. Watch the recording of the conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=CPYgRu…

Rachel Brandenburg (@rcbrandenburg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today's Knesset vote to apply sovereignty to the West Bank is non-binding. It's still a big deal with dangerous implications. Why? See 🧵 from (((Michael Koplow))) --

David A. Halperin (@dhalperin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A welcome shift from argument that GHF mechanism was a game changer to provide aid and bypass Hamas. It remains insufficient to do either. More can and should be done thru all channels, but without ending war + postwar planning the crisis will deepen. israelpolicyforum.org/gaza-humanitar…

Israel Policy Forum 🎗️ (@israelpolicy4m) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation mechanism has been deeply flawed and alone is insufficient in meeting the urgent needs in Gaza. Aid should be coordinated through all available channels with urgency, but without an end to the

Gabriel Epstein (@gabrielepsteinx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Worth reading very closely. Three key questions: 1) What can be done (even partially) now, without waiting for a ceasefire? 2) Which of these are possible without returning control of aid to Hamas? 3) Are states/private sector as ready to scale up as the U.N. says it is?

Senator Jack Reed (@senjackreed) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Israeli PM Netanyahu must change course in Gaza. The current humanitarian crisis is unconscionable. We’re calling for: -A ceasefire + release of hostages -Real humanitarian aid, with oversight -A plan to rebuild Gaza without Hamas -And more. Full statement:

Rachel Brandenburg (@rcbrandenburg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At a time when real leadership is so needed, "there is no actor prepared to invest actual effort to move things fwd. Instead, the sum total of all of this will be to mire Israelis & Palestinians even further in a doom loop of conflict." -(((Michael Koplow))) on a maelstrom of recent events.

Barak Ravid (@barakravid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"The Israeli government must do everything in its power to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need. The Jewish tradition calls upon us to ensure the provision of food, water, and medical supplies as a top priority" rabbinicalassembly.org/story/statemen…