At the same time, #Israel 's action tonight pales in comparison to the 'devastating' threats made by much of the war cabinet since Saturday night. More could come later through covert action, but nevertheless.

Hard not to envision some form of #Iran response coming, though.

MEI was honored to recognize Rayyanah Barnawi (RAYYANAH BARNAWI) - the first Saudi & Arab woman in space - with our Visionary Award last night at our 77th Annual Gala Dinner!

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Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to join us in honoring the peacemakers, innovators, and pioneers recognized at MEI’s 77th Annual Gala Dinner.

There’s little public hunger in #Israel for a major response now. Netanyahu committed to retaliate strongly if Iran attacks, but the attack being diverted enables to do it in a different way. Quoted by Forbes from yesterday's Middle East Institute webinar forbes.com/sites/jamesfar…

Panel 1: Energy, Investment, and Economic Interests

⋄ Erica Downs with Center on Global Energy Policy

⋄ Mohammed Soliman with Middle East Institute

⋄ Karen Young with Center on Global Energy Policy

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In 1977, Amahl Shakhashiri Drake's recording became the first record of Arab women in space. Ahead of MEI's 77th Gala Dinner, she reflects on the new generation of Arab women astronauts, and the lessons space sciences can teach the global community. mei.edu/blog/i-voiced-…

The Geopolitical Implications of Iran’s Attack on Israel | LIVE now, join the discussion at the link below! youtube.com/watch?v=X3m-ti…

Join Nimrod Goren, Hafsa Halawa, Brian Katulis, Alex Vatanka, Michael K. Nagata, & Paul Salem discussing the geopolitical implications of Iran's attack on Israel.

4/16, at 10am ET. Register below ⬇️ mei.edu/events/geopoli…

Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be?

🎙 #InsideStory and Randa Slim discuss: aj.audio/TISP-780