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<span class="cie-plus-title">“Remember October 7th,” Rubio and Netanyahu Emphasize, September 2025</span><span class="cie-plus-badge">CIE+</span>

“Remember October 7th,” Rubio and Netanyahu Emphasize, September 2025CIE+

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel was primarily prompted by American criticism of Israel’s airstrike on September 9, targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the Qatari capital. Rubio arrived in Doha at the end of an emergency Arab-Islamic leaders summit that roundly condemned Israel’s attack. In Doha, he affirmed US interests in Qatar, with particular knowledge that it hosts America’s largest air base in the Middle East and the forward headquarters for the US Central Command. The US was seeking to balance its relationship with Israel and Qatar.

Documents and Sources|September 15, 2025
<span class="cie-plus-title">Bibliography — The Modern Middle East</span><span class="cie-plus-badge">CIE+</span>

Bibliography — The Modern Middle EastCIE+

May 2025 CIE has compiled the following list of books and articles to guide understanding of the modern Middle East. For a supplement to this bibliography, click on CIE’s Annotated Bibliography of Basic Books on…

Bibliographies|June 9, 2025
<span class="cie-plus-title">Jordan’s Abdullah Sees Middle East “Finish Line” From Trump White House, 2025</span><span class="cie-plus-badge">CIE+</span>

Jordan’s Abdullah Sees Middle East “Finish Line” From Trump White House, 2025CIE+

Abdullah II remains studiously noncommittal in support of Donald Trump’s idea for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, rebuild it and relocate its Palestinian residents to other countries. With Jordan’s strong economic, strategic and defense ties to Washington, no one expected the king to be effusive for Trump’s suggestions for Gaza’s future. Jordan lacks the economic and demographic absorptive capacities and the political interest to take another wave of Palestinians into its territory.

Documents and Sources|February 11, 2025
How Did the Zionists Create the State of Israel?

How Did the Zionists Create the State of Israel?

Delve into the roots of Jewish peoplehood and the pivotal moments in Jewish history that led to the rebirth of Israel in 1948. Explore how precarious Diaspora life and outbursts of violent antisemitism catalyzed Jewish self-determination. Examine how Jewish leaders employed compromise, perseverance and adaptation in interactions with the Ottomans, British, and Arabs to overcome challenges, and so much more.

<span class="cie-plus-title">Reassessing Sadat, Begin and Carter</span><span class="cie-plus-badge">CIE+</span>

Reassessing Sadat, Begin and CarterCIE+

It is now apparent that distances between the Carter administration and Israel did not begin in earnest after Begin’s May 1977 election or over the settlements. Newly available materials show that from its outset, the Carter administration prioritized curbing Israeli influence in Washington.