The news from Gaza
Hamas is forced to release the hostages, and the cheering Gazans aren’t famine victims
Egypt
Egypt Says 15 Palestinian Technocrats Approved To Manage Post-War Gaza
Post-War Management Approved: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on October 13 that 15 so far unnamed Palestinian technocrats have been approved in conjunction with Israel...
Flash Briefs
‘Blatant Violation Of The Deal’: Israel Closes Rafah Border Crossing After Hamas Fails To Release All 28 Deceased Hostages
Rafah Border Crossing Closes: Israel decided to close the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt on October 14 after Hamas released the remains of only four of the 28 slain hostages....
Flash Briefs
What will the Palestine deal unleash?
Regional peace is a bad bet
Op-eds
After Gaza’s Deal, A Momentum in the Region for More Peace Stability in Syria, Lebanon?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a peace deal to end the Gaza war has proven to be initially successful. He was able to bring together delegations from Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and Hamas in...
Op-eds
Hamas frees 20 hostages in wake of US-backed deal
On October 13, Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages it had held in the Gaza Strip for two years, complying with the deal that it and Israel agreed to on October 8 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt....
Op-eds
The Shake-Up at Al Jazeera: Motion or Real Movement?
Is the shake-up at Al Jazeera mere motion or does it entail real movement away from the media network’s role as a vehicle for pro-Hamas propaganda? Eyebrows around Washington were raised when a recent piece in...
Op-eds
Trump to Co-Chair Summit on Gaza’s Future During Middle East Visit
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Flash Briefs
Profiles of notable terrorists Israel will release in ceasefire deal with Hamas
On October 8, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage-exchange agreement that was brokered by the United States, with Qatar and Egypt serving as key mediators. Under...
Op-eds
Why Donald Trump’s Diplomacy Appears to be Working
President Trump’s signature transactionalism and emphasis on personal relationships with foreign leaders are helping not hindering US foreign policy.
Op-eds
Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza deal in Egypt
Overnight between October 8 and 9, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace proposal initially announced by US President Donald Trump on September 29. An Israeli delegation negotiated the...
Op-eds
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
Deal Reached in Egypt: Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the Trump administration’s 20-step ceasefire proposal on October 9, following negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh...
Flash Briefs
Israel Moves To Counter Drone Threat on Egyptian Border
Drones carrying weapons and other contraband are flying over the Egyptian border and into Israel’s heartland. After months of repeated sightings and interceptions, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament,...
Policy Briefs
Releasing All Hostages at Once Essential to Success of U.S. Peace Plan
Hamas is stalling for its life in Egypt. Amid negotiations over Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, the Iran-backed terrorist organization is reportedly demanding that it...
Policy Briefs
Hamasniks in fox holes
They say there are no atheists in foxholes. When it comes to Hamas, that’s not reassuring. Hamas members proclaim themselves jihadis – dedicated to the proposition, clearly stated in the Hamas Charter,...
Op-eds
Top Officials To Join Egypt Ceasefire Talks for Third Day of Negotiations
Negotiations in Egypt: Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer will reportedly travel to Egypt on October 8 to participate in what will be the third day of negotiations over...
Flash Briefs
‘Glorious Day of Success’: Hamas Marks October 7 Massacre Anniversary With Rocket Attack on Israeli Community
Israel Under Attack Two Years After October 7: Terrorists in Gaza launched a rocket against the southern Israeli community of Netiv Ha’Asara as residents mourned 17 of their neighbors...
Flash Briefs
America’s Debt to Israel
The Jewish state has taken on many U.S. enemies since Oct. 7, 2023, even as the left turned against it.
Op-eds
Israel sends delegation to Egypt for ceasefire talks
Israel sent a delegation to Egypt on October 6 to take part in talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. The Israeli delegation headed to Egypt in the wake of President Donald Trump announcing that...
Op-eds
‘Hamas Must Move Quickly’: U.S. Demands Hamas Assent to Gaza Peace Deal Terms in Upcoming Negotiations
Talks to Determine if Deal Moves Forward: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 5 that Hamas needed to accept Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza during the next day’s negotiations to...