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Amal Hayek is a research assistant in the Syria Research Field at the Institute for National Security Studies. He holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and a master's degree in international relations and Strategy from Bar-Ilan University. Currently, he is writing a thesis focused on non-state actors. In addition, Amal works at the Center for Educational Technology (CET), where he is engaged in advancing spoken Hebrew proficiency within the Arab community, among other
Amal Hayek
Research Assistant
Publications
All PublicationsIsrael’s Red Line in Syria—and the Price of Confrontation with Turkey
Should Israel have taken military action in Syria at the risk of escalating tensions with Turkey, and how should it address Turkish entrenchment in Syria moving forward?
27 August, 2026The New Syrian Parliament: The Beginning of Democratization or Merely a Facade?
What can the establishment of Syria’s interim parliament tell us about President al-Sharaa’s intentions and the future trajectory of the country as it rebuilds?
12 July, 2026Between Peace and Hudna: Islamic Discourse in Syria and the Israeli Dilemma
How does the religious establishment of the “new Syria” view the possibility of an agreement with Israel—and what can be learned from this?
16 January, 2026The New Syria—One Year After al-Sharaa’s Rise to Power
How does Syria look one year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime—both domestically and internationally—and what are the recommendations for Israel?
14 December, 2025