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Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib

Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib is a specialist in US-Arab relations with a focus on lobbying. She is co-founder of the Research Center for Cooperation and Peace Building, a Lebanese nongovernmental organization focused on Track II.

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Israel could drag the US in a dirty war

Back in February, in the course of a meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the US and Israel have the same enemies alluding to Muslims. He said: Our war is your war. Our victory is your victory.

October 29, 2025

What if Israel breaks the ceasefire?

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire during talks with American, Turkish, Qatari, and Egyptian mediators. The first phase involves Israel stopping the bombing and withdrawing from Gaza to an agreed line. Hamas, in turn, will return all hostages within 72 hours of the agreement.

October 11, 2025

Hezbollah versus the Lebanese PM: Who will blink first?

On Friday, the Lebanese government is due to discuss and vote on a plan for Hezbollah’s disarmament. Hezbollah is in a tough spot. The group has been told it must disarm before the US has any “discussion” with the Israelis about withdrawal.

September 03, 2025