Israel Diaries
Investigation Series
The Quiet Abandonment of Palestine
While governments continue to proclaim support for the Palestinian cause, their policies increasingly tell a different story. This series examines the widening gap between public declarations and private strategy, exploring how Arab states, regional actors, and international institutions have quietly moved away from prioritizing Palestinian statehood while preserving its political symbolism.
The Gulf Has Moved On — And Palestine Is No Longer the Arab Priority
Gulf governments now treat the Palestinian cause as a diplomatic formality rather than a strategic priority, even as trade and intelligence cooperation with Israel deepen during wartime.