Israel’s Elections and the Future of the Middle East

Israel’s elections come at a consequential moment for the Middle East. Israel’s post-October 7 security outlook and approach to regional threats have shaped the current regional landscape. The next government’s approach to the Gaza conflict, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran could have significant implications for the emerging order in the region, impacting the Gulf, the Levant, and broader U.S. policy in the Middle East.  

Join the CSIS Middle East Program on Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM ET for a virtual expert panel examining the regional implications of Israel’s elections. Exploring perspectives from Israel, the Levant, and the Gulf, the panel will examine how regional actors are viewing the elections and assess how Israel’s political trajectory could affect relations among key regional actors and prospects for renewed conflict or stability.  

This panel features: 

• Amb. (ret.) Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Non-resident Senior Adviser, CSIS Middle East Program 
• Dr. Paul Salem, Non-resident Senior Associate, CSIS Middle East Program 
• Celine Touboul, Co-Executive Director, Economic Cooperation Foundation (ECF) and Non-resident Senior Associate, CSIS Middle East Program 

CSIS Middle East Program Director and Senior Adviser Mona Yacoubian will moderate the discussion. 

This event is online-only and will be livestreamed on this webpage. 

This event is made possible through general support to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.