Saudi Official Views of Hamas
It is common these days in the Arab world to hear that Riyadh isn’t supporting the Palestinians enough, a comment on the noticeable shift in Saudi official views of Hamas since its October 7 invasion...
Ismail Haniyeh
IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation
Latest Developments The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out extensive strikes on Hezbollah targets overnight on August 21-22 after significant escalation by the terrorist group. The IDF said that...
Flash Briefs
Turkey’s Threat to Block NATO Cooperation with Israel
On July 12, at the NATO summit in Washington, Turkey threatened to take steps to exclude Israel from all cooperation with NATO. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that “until comprehensive,...
Op-eds
Iran cannot be allowed to make this state of alert the new normal
Iran is trying to force Israel, the US, UK and other countries to be on alert every time the regime desires to gain attention
Op-eds
From “harsh punishment” to “tactical retreat”—time isn’t on Tehran’s side
The Islamic Republic has scaled back its rhetoric against Israel and pivoted away from “hard revenge,” instead shifting to “strategic ambiguity.” Tehran believes time is on its side, and its retaliation...
Op-eds
Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for botched Tel Aviv bombing
Hamas and Islamic Jihad issued a joint statement on August 19, claiming responsibility for an attempted suicide bombing in Tel Aviv the previous night. Both groups warned they would resume suicide...
Op-eds
Iran Seeks Purchase of Advanced Spy Satellites from China
Latest Developments Iran is seeking to purchase Chinese spy satellites that could improve its ability to target U.S. and Israeli forces, both for itself and its proxies, The Washington Post reported...
Flash Briefs
Mr. Abbas goes to Moscow and Ankara
In his jaunts abroad, the 88-year-old leader of the Palestinian Authority reinforced the very message he hoped to undermine—that there are no credible, trustworthy leaders on the Palestinian side.
Op-eds
Pentagon Blames Iran-Backed Militias for U.S. Troop Injuries in Syria
Latest Developments Iran-backed militias were responsible for an attack that injured eight U.S. servicemembers in Syria on August 9, the Pentagon said on August 13. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat...
Flash Briefs
Iran is weaker than we think. It’s time to take advantage.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is weak and vulnerable, far more than the regime would have us believe. That’s the biggest takeaway from last week’s suspected Israeli assassination...
Op-eds
Israel confronts Hamas in southern Gaza amid regional threats
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) called on Palestinian civilians to evacuate several neighborhoods near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis as Hamas continued terrorist activity in the area. The calls...
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...
Flash Briefs
Off grid: How does Yahya Sinwar lead Hamas from underground?
“Sinwar is said to no longer trust electronic communications, fearing that the Israeli army will discover his location and kill him,” the report said.
Op-eds
Hezbollah Targets Northern Israel With Drones
The Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with several kamikaze drones in an attack on August 13. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted two of the...
Flash Briefs
Israel Issues Warning Over Iran, Hamas Destabilization of Jordan and West Bank
Israel’s foreign minister warned that Iran and its Palestinian terrorist proxy Hamas are attempting to destabilize both Jordan and the Palestinian Authority (PA)-controlled West...
Flash Briefs
Israel to Attend Hostage Talks as U.S., Arab Leaders Urge ‘Immediate Relief’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on August 9 that an Israeli delegation will attend talks next week aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza along with the release...
Flash Briefs
Pro-Hamas Protesters in Turkey Call for Military Strikes Against Israel
Thousands of protestors took to the streets of Istanbul on August 3 to express their anger over the death of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Iran on July 31. Emboldened by President...
Policy Briefs
Turkey Officially Requests to Join South African Genocide Case Targeting Israel at ICJ
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on August 8 that his country had formally submitted a request to join South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: August 7, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Hezbollah Fires About 30 Rockets at Northern Israel on Tuesday, 19 Israelis Wounded | IAF Eliminates Hezbollah Anti-Tank Commander; Gallant: If You Kill Israeli Civilians, You’ll Pay...
Israel at War Situation Report
Jordan’s Top Diplomat Walks the Tightrope in Tehran
Jordan's leadership faces a critical challenge: maintaining domestic stability while balancing its sovereignty and commitments to Western allies.