Turkey’s Quiet Relationship with ISIS
On June 29, 2014, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State in al-Sham (ISIS), was recorded on video speaking at the al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq. (“Al-Sham” is the traditional Arabic...
Brett McGurk
Hezbollah Launches Lethal Strikes on Northern Israel as Lebanon Ceasefire Hints Circulate
Seven people across northern Israel were killed by Hezbollah rocket fire on October 31 amid ongoing discussions to halt the war between Israel and the Iran-backed terrorist organization...
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7 Israelis killed by Hezbollah rocket fire as Israel hosts US envoys
Seven Israelis were killed on October 31 by Hezbollah rocket fire, one of the worst days for civilian casualties in northern Israel since Hezbollah’s rocket attacks began on October 8, 2023. Five people,...
Op-eds
Blinken Delays Visit to Israel as Iran Threat Continues
As the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel looms, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delayed his plans to travel to the region on August 13, according to Axios reporter Barak...
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The logical choice’: 17 years after he fled, could Dahlan lead a post-Hamas Gaza?
“He has bridges with everyone but not necessarily liked by everyone. But I can’t think of anyone else who has his credentials.”
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U.S., Israel, and UAE in Talks on Postwar Gaza Governance
Latest Developments Representatives from the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in Abu Dhabi last week to discuss plans for postwar Gaza, Axios reported on July 23. Emirati...
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U.S., Israeli, and Palestinian Officials Met to Discuss Control of Rafah Crossing
Latest Developments Officials from the United States, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority (PA) held a secret meeting in Tel Aviv last week to discuss reopening the Rafah crossing between Egypt and...
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Israel’s Defense Minister meets with US leaders and sees progress in Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the evening of July 16, communicating his views on Israel’s progress in Gaza. Gallant “emphasized that IDF operations...
Op-eds
How Cairo Is Failing the Palestinians
Egypt recently hosted top US and Israeli officials for Israel-Hamas ceasefire discussions. But nine months into a war that Hamas launched, Egypt has often exacerbated the conflict and largely...
Op-eds
Netanyahu Dismisses Claim That Israel May Vacate the Philadelphi Corridor
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Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City as Ceasefire Talks Persist
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the evacuation of Gaza City on July 10, urging residents to move south to central Gaza in advance of an Israeli military operation. Israeli...
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Israel’s operations in Gaza are headed for a new phase
On June 24, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with Amos Hochstein, a senior advisor to President Joe Biden, in Washington, DC, discussing what Gallant has called a transition to “phase C” of...
Op-eds
Seventeen Countries Urge Hamas to Accept Ceasefire Proposal
The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens are being held captive by Hamas in Gaza signed a statement on June 6 calling on the Iran-backed terror organization to accept...
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U.S. Conducts Secret, Indirect Talks With Iran’s Chief Nuclear Negotiator
The United States conducted indirect talks with Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator last week, the Associated Press (AP) reported on May 21. The talks — which Axios first reported...
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Houthis escalate Red Sea ship attacks in tandem with other Iranian proxies
The Houthis appear to have timed this increase in aggresion with a similarly-felt escalation by Hezbollah in Israel's north.
Op-eds
Reported US-Iran Talks Explain Saudi Sitting Out Red Sea Operations
Wafic Safa, a top Hezbollah official, is on an unprecedented visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country that classifies the Iran-backed Lebanese militia as a terrorist organization. The...
Op-eds
When Iran Goes Nuclear
The Islamic Republic will even more aggressive toward Israel and improve its standing with Russia and China.
Op-eds
Israel Sends Negotiators to Hostage Talks in Paris
Israeli negotiators arrived in Paris on February 23 to advance a deal with Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza. Egypt, Qatar, and the United States participated in this latest round...
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Red Cross Will Not Aid in Transfer of Medicine to Hostages in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not aid in the transfer of medication to hostages in Gaza, the group said on January 18. Israel and Qatar signed a deal on...
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Qatar Accedes to Medicine Delivery for Hostages Held by Hamas
After nearly 100 days captivity, Israeli hostages held by Hamas may start to receive life-saving medicine per a January 12 deal between Qatar and Israel. Family members of hostages...