Aoun’s Push for Talks with Israel Must Overcome Hezbollah’s Ploys
Hezbollah and Berri likely hope to use talks to get the US and Israel off their backs and keep Hezbollah armed.
Mahmoud Abbas
FAQ: The Challenge of Disarming Hamas
Three days after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect on October 10, Hamas released all 20 living hostages still in captivity. The group seized most of the hostages on October 7, 2023, when thousands...
FAQs
What will the Palestine deal unleash?
Regional peace is a bad bet
Op-eds
Trump to Co-Chair Summit on Gaza’s Future During Middle East Visit
Latest Developments Seeking to ...
Flash Briefs
Game Over for Hamas
President Trump does not lend his name to a plan lightly. His 21-point program to end the Gaza War has garnered unprecedented support from Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan,...
Op-eds
‘Failure of Political, Moral, and Diplomatic Leadership’: UK, Canada, Australia Recognize Palestinian State
Latest Developments Seeking to Revive Two-State Solution: The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia announced the formal recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of the 80th United Nations General...
Flash Briefs
British and French Recognition of Palestine Will Reward Terrorism, Endanger European Security
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron are reportedly poised to recognize Palestine as a state within the coming days. If they do so, they will regrettably...
Insights
What Lebanon’s Hezbollah Disarmament Campaign Means for Gaza
If Lebanon successfully disarms non-state actors in its territory, its operations could serve as a template for regional stability.
Op-eds
Erdogan, Macron Condemn Trump Administration’s Denials of Visas for Palestinian Officials
Turkey Unhappy With Visa Ban: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded that the United States reverse its decision to revoke the visas of Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestinian...
Flash Briefs
U.S. ‘Denying and Revoking Visas’ of Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly
State Department Denies Visas: The U.S. Department of State announced on August 29 that it would be “denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization...
Flash Briefs
Lebanese Government Claims Disarmament of Armed Palestinian Groups Underway
LAF Begins Process of Consolidating Arms: The Lebanese government claimed on August 21 that it had begun disarming Palestinian factions in the Burj al-Barajneh refugee camp in Beirut,...
Flash Briefs
‘Coordinated Global Effort’: Australia to Recognize Independent Palestinian State
‘Momentum for a Two-State Solution’ Claim: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state when the UN General...
Flash Briefs
Tehran’s Wake‑Up Call for Beijing
The sudden U.S. attack on Iran could complicate China’s Taiwan calculus.
Op-eds
UK Prime Minister Announces Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
Formal Recognition Planned for September: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not take...
Flash Briefs
10 Things to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational Islamist movement dedicated to the remaking of society and government according to the dictates of Islamic law, or sharia. Founded in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna,...
Insights
IDF Launches Renewed Ground Operation Against Hamas in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume in Qatar
Latest Developments IDF Operation Drives Hamas to Negotiating Table: Overnight operations in Gaza resulted in the elimination of “dozens of terrorists” and the destruction of “multiple terror...
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Pregnant Israeli Woman Murdered in West Bank Terror Attack While En Route to Give Birth
Terrorist Fired at Passing Vehicles: A pregnant 30-year-old Israeli woman has been murdered in a terrorist attack in the West Bank as her husband drove her to the hospital to deliver...
Flash Briefs
President Trump meets with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, lifts sanctions on Syria
President Donald Trump met with Syrian interim president Ahmad al Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al Jolani, a US and UN-designated terrorist and the former leader of Hayat Tahrir al Sham,...
Op-eds
PA Reportedly Halts ‘Pay-to-Slay’ Payments to More Than 1,600 Palestinian Prisoners
Latest Developments Some Prisoners Lose Pay-to-Slay Stipend: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has reportedly ended “pay-to-slay” payments to the families of at least 1,612 Palestinians serving jail...
Flash Briefs
Large Minority Wants to Leave Gaza as Hamas Popularity Declines, New Poll of Palestinians Finds
Large Minority Wants to Leave Gaza: A large proportion of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip say that they want to leave the coastal enclave, according to a new poll from the Palestinian...