President Joe Biden's recent remarks suggesting a possible halt in offensive weapons transfers to Israel if Israel invades Rafah has sparked criticism from pro-Israel lawmakers and mainstream Jewish groups across the U.S. Criticism came from both Democrats and Republicans who expressed concerns about potential negative consequences of such a move including lengthening the fighting, increasing civilian casualties, and undermining chances for peace deals.

Middle East analysts Aaron David Miller, Ghaith al-Omari, and journalist Robert Siegel discuss the feasibility of a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians post the Israel-Hamas War.

Despite initial optimism in the summer of 2023 about Saudi Arabia potentially normalizing ties with Israel through Washington, current progress is hindered by the conflict in Gaza.

In a recent episode of "The Room Where It Happens," hosts Yonit and Jonathan invite Zohar Palti, former head of the Mossad intelligence directorate, to discuss the ongoing attempts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

In a recent poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that 72% of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks were the right thing to do.

In a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, it was found that a majority of Palestinians believe that the October 7 attacks by Hamas were the right thing to do.

In an interview with Ghaith al Omari, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the state of the Palestinian Authority (PA) after Mahmoud Abbas is discussed.

In a first-of-its-kind historic flight, Haaretz reporter Ben Samuels joined the White House press delegation from Tel Aviv to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This episode discusses two main topics.

Deborah Lipstadt, a prominent professor at Emory University, delves into the sources of antisemitism in a new book, offering insights on combatting this issue.