For nearly two decades, Gaza has endured a devastating cycle of war, destruction, reconstruction, and renewed conflict.

Can that cycle finally be broken?

In this episode of the Middle East Brief with Avi Kaner, Avi examines the newly announced roadmap associated with the Board of Peace, which envisions the disarmament of Hamas, a new Palestinian technocratic administration, international stabilization, and a long-term reconstruction effort.

If successful, this initiative could represent one of the most ambitious post-conflict reconstruction efforts in modern Middle Eastern history.

President Trump's proposed 30-year civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia is being viewed primarily as an energy and technology partnership. But could it also be laying the foundation for a much broader geopolitical realignment?

In this episode, Avi Kaner examines how major Middle East agreements often include quiet understandings that are not immediately visible. He explores Saudi Arabia's strategic interests, the long-running U.S.-Saudi relationship, and the possibility that the nuclear deal could eventually pave the way for normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

The discussion also looks at Saudi Arabia's role in the Abraham Accords, continued Israeli overflights through Saudi airspace, growing cooperation on Lebanon, shared concerns about Iran, the potential impact of Israel's upcoming elections, and why some of Israel's most enduring diplomatic breakthroughs have come under conservative governments.

Is the nuclear agreement simply about reactors and energy?

Or is it the first step toward reshaping the Middle East for decades to come?

For decades, understanding Iran was relatively straightforward. Ultimate authority rested with one man: the Supreme Leader.

Today, that picture is far more complicated.

In this episode of the Middle East Brief with Avi Kaner, Avi explores how Iran's leadership structure has evolved during the current war and why negotiations with Tehran have become increasingly difficult.

Using a compelling analogy, he explains how power is now spread across military commanders, political institutions, security organizations, state-controlled economic empires, and influential business networks.

Whether you follow Middle East politics, global security, or international diplomacy, this episode provides a framework for understanding one of the world's most complex political systems.