Ismail Haniyeh

February 11, 2026 | Toby Dershowitz, Eitan Fischberger

Al Jazeera Centre for Studies: Academic Veneer Normalizing Terrorism

Is Al Jazeera  using its “academic” arm, the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies (AJCS), to normalize Hamas’s atrocities, while hiding behind the veneer of a purportedly rigorous research institution?...

February 4, 2026 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Jordan’s Hedging on Iran Is Standard Practice

As the United States deliberates between negotiations with, or military action against, Iran. Jordan has become the latest Arab state to express disquiet over the latter option. Jordan is being characteristically...

December 18, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

The Gaslighting Masterclass Happening Now In Doha

A masterclass in gaslighting is being given in Doha right now. Qatar is hosting the Conference of State Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption from December 15 through 19. It’s...

December 8, 2025 | Toby Dershowitz, Asher Boiskin

Al Jazeera’s Academic Arm Platforms Hamas Denialism and Anti-Israel Propaganda

Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, the research arm of Qatar’s state-backed media giant, co-hosted an academic conference last week in Qatar’s Education City that whitewashed Hamas’s October 7, 2023,...

November 26, 2025 | David May |

Former South African Foreign Minister’s U.S. Visa Revoked

“She led South Africa to sue Israel for genocide,” read a flyer for a recent appearance by Naledi Pandor in Houston. Don’t expect another U.S. speech in the near future from the former South African...

November 13, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Exposed: Qatar’s Circle of Terrorist Friends

In recent comments to CNN, Qatar’s prime minister reflected on his country’s unique ability to “convene between conflicted parties and understand the grievances.” ...

October 27, 2025 | David Adesnik, Mariam Wahba, Ahmad Sharawi, David Daoud, Natalie Ecanow, Hussain Abdul-Hussain, Bridget Toomey

Patient Extremism: The Many Faces of the Muslim Brotherhood

October 24, 2025 | Bradley Bowman |

What must be done — and NOT done — to make sure Gaza cease-fire holds

The 20 living hostages held by Hamas for two years in terror tunnels are now home with their families. The achievement of that non-negotiable Israeli demand is an answered prayer for the hostage families...

October 22, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

To Preserve the Gaza Deal, Keep Qatar at Arm’s Length

Qatar is already backsliding just days after pressuring Hamas to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel. During his annual address to Qatar’s legislative body on October 21, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad...

October 7, 2025 | |

‘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...

October 3, 2025 | David May |

Hamas Supporters Gather in South Africa, Ruling Party Dares U.S. To ‘Apply Sanctions’

Pro-Hamas organizations gathered in Cape Town on September 27 to hold a march and rally. Prominent South African imam Ebrahim Gabriels addressed the thousands of demonstrators, calling President Donald...

September 9, 2025 | Jonathan Schanzer, Ahmad Sharawi

Hamas’ Chief Negotiator Is a Terrorist, Not a Peacemaker

Khalil al-Hayya helped plan the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel and has called it a ‘source of pride.’

August 25, 2025 | Max Meizlish, Melissa Sacks, David May

Hiding in Plain Sight: A Playbook for Combating Hamas in South Africa

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August 3, 2025 | David Daoud |

Naim Qassem commemorates Fuad Shukr’s death, rejects Hezbollah disarmament

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered his latest speech on July 30, commemorating the first anniversary of Israel assassinating the group’s then-chief of staff, Fuad Shukr. Amidst...

July 31, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Did Qatar Just Take a Step Back From Hamas?

This week’s UN conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulted in a rare moment of international unity. On July 29, 17 countries, the European Union, and the Arab League, signed a declaration...

July 13, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Reckoning Needed Between Terror-Sponsoring Qatar and United States

The emirate of Qatar continues to play an outsized role in the diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza. Over the weekend, these efforts once again failed to end the crisis and release the remaining 50...

July 10, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Keep Qatari Money Out of Post-War Gaza

Qatar is poised to make a comeback in Gaza. On July 10, Israeli media reported that Israel “tentatively agreed” to allow Qatar to help fund Gaza’s reconstruction once a future ceasefire comes into...

July 4, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

As American Scrutiny of Muslim Brotherhood Increases, Lawmakers Overlook Qatar’s Support of the Extremist Group

The organization is a decentralized, transnational Islamist movement dedicated to the mission of establishing a global caliphate.

July 2, 2025 | Bradley Bowman, Sinan Ciddi

S-400s or not, don’t give Turkey the F-35

Thomas Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey, suggested on Sunday that the impasse with Washington over Ankara’s procurement of the Russian S-400 air and missile defense system could be resolved...

June 13, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s Iran ‘Decapitation Strategy’ Is Reshaping the Middle East

Key Points and Summary: Israel’s massive air assault on Iran on June 13th, part of “Operation Rising Lion,” was a dramatic decapitation strike targeting top military and scientific leaders....