Brett McGurk

October 31, 2024 | |

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...

October 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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,...

August 13, 2024 | |

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...

July 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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.”

July 23, 2024 | |

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...

July 18, 2024 | |

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...

July 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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...

July 15, 2024 | David May, Haisam Hassanein

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...

July 12, 2024 | |

Netanyahu Dismisses Claim That Israel May Vacate the Philadelphi Corridor

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July 11, 2024 | |

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...

June 24, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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...

June 6, 2024 | |

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...

May 22, 2024 | |

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...

May 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

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.

March 20, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

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...

March 12, 2024 | Eric S. Edelman, Reuel Marc Gerecht, Ray Takeyh

When Iran Goes Nuclear

The Islamic Republic will even more aggressive toward Israel and improve its standing with Russia and China.

February 23, 2024 | |

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...

January 19, 2024 | |

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...

January 13, 2024 | |

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...

November 30, 2023 | Richard Goldberg |

Biden’s Imaginary Iran

Tehran’s hostility is clear, so why does the White House keep ignoring it?