Al-Aqsa Mosque

September 13, 2024 | |

6 Things to Know About Samidoun, the ‘Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network’

Samidoun describes itself as an “international network of organizers and activists” that campaigns for the release of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. The group sponsors demonstrations, protests,...

September 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Turkey’s ‘Islamic’ offensive against Israel grows as Gaza war rages

Turkey's President Erdogan is using the October 7 attack to rally Muslim countries diplomatically against Israel, seeking regional leadership.

September 8, 2024 | |

Jordanian Terrorist Kills Three Israelis in Attack at West Bank Border Crossing

A gunman identified as a Jordanian national shot and killed three Israeli men on September 8 at the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

August 1, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Israel confirms Hamas commander Muhammed Deif killed in airstrike

The Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on August 1 that a July 13 airstrike had successfully killed Hamas’ military commander, Mohammed Diab Ibrahim...

June 10, 2024 | |

Turkish Foreign Minister Meets with Hamas Leader in Qatar

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a visit to Qatar on June 9. Fidan arrived in Doha for a ministerial meeting of the Turkey-Gulf Cooperation...

April 12, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi, Melissa Sacks

Hamas’ Enablers in the Turkish Government

Links to the terrorist group rise to the top of the ruling party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

March 21, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Al Jazeera should report, not inflame, the Gaza war

Arab ‘martyrs elevated to heaven’ feature in its nonstop live coverage of ‘the Israeli aggression on Gaza’

March 15, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: March 15, 2024

Today’s Issue: Preliminary IDF Findings on Aid Convoy Incident: Gazans Shot at by Palestinian Gunmen | IDF Troops at Checkpoint Arrest Four in Car Carrying Explosive Device, Conduct West Bank Raids |...

March 9, 2024 | |

Mossad, CIA Chiefs Meet About Stalled Hostage Talks

CIA Director William Burns met his Mossad counterpart to discuss the stalled Gaza hostage talks, with Israel voicing hope on March 9 that progress can still be made. Israeli Prime...

March 8, 2024 | Eyal Hulata, Natalie Ecanow

A Violent Ramadan Will Jeopardize Israel’s National Security Objectives

This year, the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan could bring a measure of calm to the Middle East, rather than escalating tensions as it has in the past. But it will be the calm before a necessary storm,...

March 6, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

The Queen’s speech

Her Majesty Rania Al Abdullah misses an opportunity

March 5, 2024 | |

Israel Open to Regular Ramadan Access at Al-Aqsa

Israel signaled readiness on March 5 to allow regular Muslim access to al-Aqsa Mosque over Ramadan despite security concerns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened top cabinet...

March 1, 2024 | David May |

Hamas’ South African Support Network

A web of unsanctioned organizations operating in South Africa support and enable the terrorist group free of consequences.

February 27, 2024 | |

Israel Sees Iran-Axis Threat Over Ramadan

Israel warned on February 27 that Iran and its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah plan to escalate hostilities over the Muslim fast month of Ramadan. Ramadan, which this year is due to...

February 27, 2024 | Jonathan Schanzer, Mark Dubowitz

Preventing a Ramadan Explosion in the Holy Land

How Israeli self-restraint and American diplomacy can ward off potential escalation during the upcoming Muslim holy month.

February 9, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: Feb. 9, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Soldier Seriously Wounded by Missile From Lebanon, Israeli Air Force Strikes Back | IDF Troops Find Rocket Launchers Aimed at Israel Near Mosque and Kindergarten | IDF Arrests 12 in...

February 8, 2024 | David Daoud |

Part I – Hezbollah’s narrative on Al-Aqsa Flood: Tailored to appeal to specific Western sensibilities

Part one in a three-part series. “How will I conquer this beleaguered one? He possesses courage, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and tools of war.’ And then he said, ‘I’ll not rob his strength,...

January 23, 2024 | |

Several U.S. Servicemen Injured After Ballistic Missile Attack in Iraq

A January 20 attack by Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias on an airbase housing U.S. and Iraqi troops injured at least two U.S. troops. The assault also seriously wounded one Iraqi...

January 2, 2024 | Joe Truzman, Bill Roggio

Despite significant losses in Gaza, Hamas has yet to unleash an ace up its sleeve

Since the beginning of the Oct. 7 war against Hamas and its allies in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have not slowed down their efforts to destroy the groups. Numerous leaders from assorted...

December 28, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why is Hamas worried about the October 7 narrative of Iran, Hezbollah?

Hezbollah, PIJ, and other groups coordinate with Hamas and Iran. It would seem unbelievable that only regarding October 7, there was no prior discussion about such an attack with Iran and its proxies