Yossi Mekelberg

Yossi Mekelberg

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Yossi Mekelberg is a prominent professor of international relations and an associate fellow at Chatham House, specializing in the Middle East and North Africa. He is known for his insightful analysis of geopolitical issues and has contributed significantly to discussions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional dynamics. Mekelberg's expertise is frequently sought in academic and media circles, where he provides a critical perspective on current events, including U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

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Mekelberg noted that Israel's role will be determined by the US.

AS-Iran Sama-sama Membayar Mahal Perdamaian
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-06-19
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Yossi Mekelberg is a professor of International Relations and an analyst who comments on Hamas's situation.

Hamás, ante el dilema de desarmarse como fija el plan de paz | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-27
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Analysts described it as an election speech.

Hamas will be disarmed, Netanyahu vows after ceasefire begins | Benjamin Netanyahu
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
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Yossi Mekelberg from Chatham House comments on the psychological state of Israelis post-October 7, 2023.

‘Water off a duck’s back’: will Israel’s growing isolation make its leadership change course? | Israel
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-27
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Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House, stated that a Palestinian state is the furthest it has been from becoming a reality since the Oslo Accords.

Western recognition won’t change the reality on the ground: A Palestinian state has never seemed further away
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-21
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Prof Yossi Mekelberg criticized Netanyahu, stating that he tries to turn everything to his advantage.

‘Everything is opportunistic’: how will Iran war affect Netanyahu’s polling? | Benjamin Netanyahu
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-28
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Professor Yossi Mekelberg commented on the support to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear military capabilities.

Israelis back conflict with Iran in neighbourhood struck by missile
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-16
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Yossi Mekelberg is a professor of international relations and the author of the article.

Trump’s Middle East tour tells us he has forgotten about Gaza, much to Netanyahu’s delight | Yossi Mekelberg
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16
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