# Analyst Khouri: Strong Israel-Arab bloc does not mean Israel has changed

Commentator Rami Khouri argues in an Al Jazeera analysis that growing Arab-Israeli bloc alignment does not signal a shift in Israeli policy. He contends the regional realignment reflects shared strategic interests rather than any transformation of Israel's stance toward Palestinians.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/28/khouri-strong-israel-arab-bloc-result-does-not-mean-israel-has-changed?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:35:05 +0000