The Evolving Geopolitics of Relations between Israel and the Arab World Webinar

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, we were privileged to hear from Jennifer Gavito, Senior Advisor at The Cohen Group and co-leader of its Middle East practice, on the shifting geopolitical dynamics between Israel and the Arab world. 

During the hour-long webinar, which was moderated by Naomi Maryles, Jennifer provided an expert analysis of current events and shared perspectives, insights, and predictions around the ceasefire with Hamas, expansion of the Abraham Accords, opportunities due to regime change in Syria and the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the conflict with Iran.

Questions discussed include:

• Where is there space for optimism and where are there lingering concerns?
• What steps should both sides, and their external backers, take to turn the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas into lasting peace?
• What role do you see Arab partners playing in post-war Gaza, including stabilization and reconstruction?
• How do you interpret the dynamic between Israel and Iran today, and how might this shape both of their strategic postures and the regional landscape in the months ahead?

Jennifer also shared her thoughts on what business opportunities exist today for Israeli companies and what pitfalls they should be aware of given the shifting dynamics of the region.