‘Valid for all countries except Israel’
Authorities in Bangladesh announced that they were reintroducing what is essentially a disclaimer on the passports issued to its citizens.
Arab News
As Assad falls and Iran weakens, Qatar gains influence across Middle East
While Israel is pleased to see the weakness of the Iranian-backed axis, it’s worth pausing and noting that celebrations should be tempered by reality.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: October 16, 2024
Today at 8:30am (ET): “FDD Morning Brief,” featuring Jonathan Schanzer and Edmund Fitton-Brown, FDD Event “Time for Berri to lead Lebanon’s Shiites away from Iran,” Hussain...
Israel at War Situation Report
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo to discuss Gaza, Lebanon, Red Sea
Historically, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were the two pillars of stability for the region, and both are friends of the United States.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: September 30, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Eliminates Head of Hamas in Lebanon in Targeted Strike | Two PFLP Commanders Eliminated in IAF Airstrike in Beirut | Troops Arrest More Than 20 Terror Suspects in Overnight West...
Israel at War Situation Report
Syria’s regime holds symbolic legislative ‘elections’
The elections are worth watching for what they may tell us regarding the regime’s attempts to return to regions in Syria illegally occupied by Turkey.
Op-eds
Gulf Cooperation Council meets in Doha, discuss Houthi attacks
The meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Op-eds
China may seek greater role in Gaza conflict after Arab summit
Egyptian leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, Tunisia’s President Kais Saied, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain King Hamad attended China-Arab States Cooperation Forum
Op-eds
U.S. Presidential Elections Loom Over the Iranian Rial
Tehran’s inflation troubles present a critical vulnerability for the clerical regime.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: April 12, 2024
Today’s Issue: IDF Eliminates Hamas Jabalya Internal Security Head and Hamas Military Wing Commander | IDF Eliminates Head of Hamas’s Terror Infrastructure in West Bank Town of Tubas | March-April...
Israel at War Situation Report
What’s at stake for Israel, Hamas in Rafah showdown?
Gulf media and Western media both focus on the potential operation, showing what is at stake in Rafah.
Op-eds
How Israel’s alleged assassination of al-Arouri ends an era for Hamas
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has said that Hamas “will never be defeated," after the assassination of its deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon by Israel.
Op-eds
What would a maritime security force mean for the Red Sea?
The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre.
Op-eds
Qatar to host foreign ministers from Gulf on Sunday
The meeting, reported in Arab News, is expected to take place ahead of the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
Op-eds
Arabs’ Diplomacy Over Gaza: Will They Ignore the US to Embrace Russia and China?
Arab states have increased their diplomatic outreach amid the conflict in Gaza, where Israel on Tuesday approved a deal with Hamas for a release of some of the hostages taken by the terrorist organization...
Op-eds
Iran, Arabic media focus on ceasefire talks
At BRICS summit, leaders of Arab countries, along with Brazil, China, Russia, India, and South Africa discuss ceasefire.
Op-eds
Gulf, France aid Gaza, Russia evacuates citizens
Nations continue to vow aid to the Gaza Strip, continuing to also evacuate citizens.
Op-eds
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states increase aid to Gaza
The UAE is establishing a 150-bed field hospital. Five planes brought equipment for it last week.
Op-eds
Spotlight on Syria, following fresh airstrikes
This comes amid tensions in the north and in the wake of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s speech.
Op-eds
The growing Houthi threat to Israel and the region – analysis
The Houthis are part of the Iranian desire to globalize and regionalize the October 7 massacre by Hamas. But they are also Iran's proxy and weapons test bed.