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Risks and opportunities 2021: Middle East/North Africa
COVID-19-driven economic turmoil is unlikely to translate into political change
Middle EastCultural heritage wars may affect Israeli-Arab ties
The expected arrival of Gulf sightseers casts a spotlight on complex archaeological politics
IsraelGaza Palestinians’ health crisis boosts long-term risk
As COVID-19 outstrips medical capacity, joblessness, poverty and insecurity are an even greater threat for most
PalestiniansLast US moves will consolidate Israeli settlements
Pompeo’s farewell visit appealed to a key political base, but crossed former foreign policy red lines
IsraelPalestinian Israel move only eases short-term pressure
The West Bank leadership says it will resume cooperation with Israel on finances, health and security
PalestiniansProspects for the Levant in 2021
The countries in the wider Levant region, east of the Mediterranean Sea, face some similar trials despite diversity
LebanonIsrael will hurry to cement Trump West Bank gains
New construction now advanced near Jerusalem will help to bisect a potential Palestinian state
IsraelUS Biden may help Palestinian livelihoods, not talks
As the UN warns money is about to run out, key negotiator Saeb Erekat dies of COVID-19
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