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September 24, 2024 Iran Is Waiting for a President Harris Why hasn’t Iran retaliated against Israel for the July 31 killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran? The Biden administration wants to believe that it has intimidated... September 24, 2024 Israeli Police Seize Hamas Terror Funds in Eastern Jerusalem Israeli Border Police, Jerusalem police officers, and agents from the Israel Tax Authority carried out a raid in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Shu’afat against a Hamas... September 24, 2024 The need to move beyond America’s new containment Over the past decades, breakthroughs in information technology have created a globalized environment in which global supply chains and markets, while they might not erase borders, entangle the international system in a common web ... September 24, 2024 Israeli Strike on Beirut Eliminates Hezbollah Missile Chief An Israeli air strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburb, a Hezbollah stronghold, eliminated Ibrahim Qubaisi, the head of Hezbollah’s rocket and missile division, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on September... September 24, 2024 Why Is The U.S. So Keen To Get Turkey Back Into The F-35 Program? Until now, discussions surrounding Turkey’s eligibility to acquire the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter came to an abrupt end in 2019 after Ankara insisted on acquiring a Russian-made air defense system.... September 24, 2024 A Marriage of Convenience—the Limits of a Turkish Rapprochement With Egypt On Sept. 4, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Ankara, marking Sisi’ first visit to Turkey since taking power in 2014. Despite the optics... September 23, 2024 Meta Bans Russian State Media Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads — banned several Russian state media outlets last week, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, as part of its ongoing efforts to... September 23, 2024 IRGC Orders Members to Stop Using All Communications Devices Citing two Iranian security officials, Reuters reported on September 23 that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned the use of all communications devices following... September 23, 2024 Israel strikes more than 1,300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon On September 23, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out its largest and most wide-ranging strikes against Hezbollah in 11 months. The IDF said it struck more than 1,300 targets using 1,400... September 23, 2024 The Houthis have challenged the Rules-Based International System and must be defeated In my first analysis and opinion piece on the so-called Axis of Resistance, I set the scene by describing Iran’s 45-year trajectory from the Khomeini revolution to its current challenge to... September 23, 2024 IDF Calls on Lebanese Civilians to Leave Areas Where Hezbollah Is Active The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Lebanese civilians to leave areas where Hezbollah is hiding weapons, the IDF announced in several statements on September 23. “Residents... September 23, 2024 The cautionary tale of Riad Salameh The downfall of Lebanon’s former central bank governor Riad Salameh is nearly complete. Earlier this month, Lebanese authorities arrested the former financial wunderkind on charges... September 23, 2024 Israel SitRep: September 23, 2024 Today’s Issue: | IDF Calls on Residents of Southern Lebanon to Evacuate Buildings With Hezbollah Weapons | IDF Warns Beqaa Valley Residents: We Are Preparing To Attack Shortly | Rambam Hospital in Haifa... September 23, 2024 Hezbollah’s strategic gamble in terrorism: Is it paying off? Hezbollah has been in chaos since the exploding pagers caused thousands of injuries to members of the group on September 17. It lurched from the chaos of that day to fear of more exploding... September 23, 2024 Northern Israel’s borderlands is under shadow of war Smoke rises from Maroun al-Ras, one of the villages of southern Lebanon. Nearby, there is dark smoke from a fire burning further to the east, which can be seen from an area in northern Israel near Dalton,... September 23, 2024 Quantum Readiness Roadmap September 22, 2024 It’s Last Call for Hezbollah to Opt Out of War. Israel Won’t Ask Again Since October 7, Israel has been fighting on seven fronts against Iran and its proxies in the region. Due to limits on strategic capabilities, conflicting political priorities, and external pressure, Israel... September 22, 2024 Israel hits Hezbollah again as top general vows to deliver “blow after blow” against the group The Israeli Air Force conducted numerous air strikes against Hezbollah on September 21 and September 22. The strikes capped a week in which Israel has sought to take the initiative on the northern front... September 22, 2024 Hezbollah Launches Fresh Barrage of Rocket Attacks Deep Into Northern Israel Latest Developments Stung by a succession of Israeli attacks on its top commanders and fighters over the past week, Hezbollah launched several barrages of rockets at Israel on September 22 that targeted... September 22, 2024 Ahead of UNGA session, Iran on a diplomatic offensive amid Hezbollah-Israel flare-up Iran is on a diplomatic offensive, seeking to make an end run around the Israel-Hezbollah escalating clashes to isolate Israel using the upcoming 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.... September 22, 2024 ‘Only strength can ensure peace’: Palau President Whipps Jr. There is a lot going on in the Republic of Palau, a country of over 300 islands and around 20,000 people southeast of the Philippines. Its strategic location has meant Palau has been subject to waves of... September 22, 2024 Northern Israel’s cities are caught in the crosshairs Kiryat Bialik is a quiet and pretty city that makes up one of the five cities north of Haifa, collectively known as the Krayot. Driving through the area on route 4, which connects Haifa with cities... September 21, 2024 Nasrallah throws down the gauntlet to save face for twin telecommunications attacks Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah was likely expecting a relatively quiet week. In fact, he wasn’t planning on speaking until October 7, the anniversary of the murderous rampage launched against... September 21, 2024 Israel humbles Hassan Nasrallah and Hezbollah The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out a successful airstrike in Beirut on September 20, targeting a meeting involving senior Hezbollah member Ibrahim Aqil and commanders of the... September 21, 2024 15 Hezbollah Terrorists Killed with Aqil, Devastating Chain of Command Latest Developments The toll of Hezbollah terrorist leaders killed with top commander Ibrahim Aqil in a September 20 Israeli air strike has risen to 15. An Israel Defense Forces statement released... September 20, 2024 Top Hezbollah Commander and Radwan Force Leaders Eliminated in Israeli Air Strike on Beirut An Israeli air strike on Beirut on September 20 eliminated Hezbollah’s top military commander, Ibrahim Aqil, and 10 other senior commanders belonging to the Iran-backed terrorist... September 20, 2024 Second Round of Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign to Include Nutrients, Additional Immunizations More than 600,000 children in Gaza are expected to receive micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, during the second round of the joint United Nations and Israel Defense... September 20, 2024 Israel prepared for Hezbollah response after Beirut strike The Israel Defense Forces prepared for possible Hezbollah escalation on September 19 and September 20 as the IDF carried out a strike on a Hezbollah commander in Beirut and struck numerous Hezbollah rocket... September 20, 2024 U.S. Sanctions Key Iranian Human Rights Abusers The Biden administration sanctioned 12 people on September 18 for their “violent repression” of the Iranian people, both within Iran and abroad. The sanctions, imposed in coordination... September 20, 2024 Senate Moves to Extend and Toughen Caesar Act Sanctions on Syrian Regime The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), proposed a late amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act on September 11 that includes a four-year extension of... September 20, 2024 Israel SitRep: September 20, 2024 Israel SitRep: September 20, 2024 Today’s Issue: | Israeli Airstrike on Hezbollah Stronghold Near Beirut Targets Hezbollah Official Wanted by U.S. | Rocket Barrages Hit Northern Israel Friday; IAF... September 20, 2024 Resuscitating Israel’s Destitute North Should Begin Now The deadly conflict between Iranian-backed Hezbollah and Israel has entered a new phase, as the threat of all-out war between the Jewish State and the Lebanese terror group looms. Amid escalating... September 20, 2024 Israel alone, Israel unbowed “He’s not supposed to fight back, he’s supposed to have thick skin/He’s supposed to lay down and die when his door is kicked in.” So sang Bob Dylan on his buoyant 1983 album track “Neighborhood... September 20, 2024 The Israel vs. Hezbollah War of 2024 Is Getting Closer to Reality The Israel Defense Forces are increasingly focused on the prospect of a large conflict developing with Hezbollah in northern Israel. The chances for a major war increased on September 17 when thousands... September 20, 2024 Arab states watch Hezbollah deterrence weakened, Israeli deterrence restored Jerusalem Post Middle East Arab states watch Hezbollah deterrence weakened, Israeli deterrence restored – analysis After losing it after October 7, now, Israel is returning to the impression... September 20, 2024 Israel has turned the tables on Hezbollah, now what comes next? The IDF turned the tables on Hezbollah after eleven months of attacks by the Iranian-backed terrorist group. The IDF eliminated Ibrahim Aqil on Friday, only two days after Hezbollah walkie-talkies... September 20, 2024 Kiryat Shmona under Hezbollah rocket fire for 11 months of war On a narrow road in Kiryat Shmona, the northern city in Israel, there is a house that was struck several weeks ago by Hezbollah rocket fire. It was burned and now only the first floor remains, leaving... September 19, 2024 Iran ‘takes the win’ in the Middle East If anybody has learned how to “take the win” in the Middle East since Oct. 7, it has been Iran. More than a month has passed since Iranian officials promised “bloodlust”... September 19, 2024 November Ceasefire in Gaza Collapsed After Hamas Lied About Female Hostages Israeli media reported on September 18 that the week-long ceasefire in November — which saw Hamas release 81 Israeli hostages — collapsed after the terrorist group relayed false... September 19, 2024 UN Calls to Boycott Israel and Institute Arms Embargo The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on September 18 calling for Israel to withdraw unconditionally from the West Bank, Gaza, and eastern Jerusalem... September 19, 2024 Hezbollah has Suffered ‘Major and Unprecedented Blow,’ Nasrallah Admits Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah admitted in a televised speech on September 19 that the Iran-backed terrorist organization has suffered a “major and unprecedented blow” during... September 19, 2024 Iran outraged its ambassador to Lebanon was harmed in pager attack Iran is outraged that its ambassador to Lebanon was harmed in the exploding-pagers operation that took place on Tuesday. Reports indicate that Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani lost an eye in... September 19, 2024 Israeli Businessman Indicted in Iranian-Orchestrated Assassination Plot Appears in Court An Israeli businessman accused of participating in an Iranian plot to assassinate top Israeli leaders appeared in court in the city of Beersheba on September 19. A joint statement... September 19, 2024 Viktor Orbán vs. America First ‘Let me tell you about world leaders,” Donald Trump said at last week’s debate. “Viktor Orbán — one of the most respected men — they call him a strongman... September 19, 2024 Israel’s communications attacks push Hezbollah into an uncomfortable corner Hostilities between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah turned cinematic on September 17 when thousands of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives detonated simultaneously. Hezbollah announced that twelve of... September 19, 2024 How Mao is Outsmarting Madison in American K-12 Classrooms In a legislative blitz last week, the House of Representatives passed 25 bills to counter Beijing’s growing influence and protect Americans from threats associated with everything... September 19, 2024 Cyberspace Solarium Commission Recommendations Tracker September 19, 2024 2024 Annual Report on Implementation ... September 18, 2024 International donors are complicit in Hamas’ presence in Gaza – and key to its demise In late August the Israel Defense Forces carried out a precision airstrike on gunmen who had sought to hijack an aid convoy. The IDF said it had targeted a vehicle in a convoy that was full of armed men.... September 18, 2024 First Female Israeli Soldier Killed in Combat in Gaza A female Israeli soldier has been killed in combat in Gaza, the first since the war began 11 months ago, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on September 18. In addition to...

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