IDF Strikes Hamas Cell in Jenin Amid PA Crackdown
IDF Carries Out Airstrike in Jenin: The IDF said it launched an airstrike in the West Bank city of Jenin in a joint operation with Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin...
Palestinian National Authority
Trump Doctrine 2.0: What It Means for the Middle East
Countries across the Middle East are making moves and preparing for President Donald Trump’s incoming United States administration. Many of the region’s leaders were in power during the first...
Op-eds
Fatah Says It Won’t Let Hamas, Iran Sacrifice Palestinians
Terrorism Has Increased in the West Bank: Fatah, the ruling party of the Palestinian Authority (PA), slammed Hamas and its backer, Iran, saying in a statement on January 12 that...
Flash Briefs
What does Donald Trump’s “Hell to Pay” look like?
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that if the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including seven American citizens, are not released before his inauguration on January 20, there will be “hell to...
Op-eds
‘Until All Outlaws Are Arrested’: PA Concludes Rare Jenin Crackdown
PA’s Month-Long West Bank Sweep: The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced the conclusion of the first phase of its security forces’ operation “Protecting the Homeland”...
Flash Briefs
More Than 1,000 Terror Attacks in West Bank and Jerusalem Thwarted in 2024
Shin Bet Discloses Increase in Thwarted Attempts, Decrease in Realized Terror Attacks: Israel’s internal security agency, the Shin Bet, prevented 1,040 significant terror attacks...
Flash Briefs
‘Gazan Reality in Judea and Samaria’: Three Murdered in Roadside Ambush
Cars, Bus Shot Up: Three Israelis were killed and eight others wounded after Palestinian terrorists armed with assault rifles shot up two cars and a bus traveling between the Israeli...
Flash Briefs
Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera, Escalating Row with Qatari-Owned Network
The Palestinian Authority (PA) rang in the new year with a crackdown on Al Jazeera, ordering the Qatari network to suspend its West Bank operations until it “resolves its legal status.” The Palestinian...
Policy Briefs
Israel SitRep: December 20, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Israeli Security Forces Conduct Overnight West Bank Counterterror Operations, Seize Guns, Ammunition, Illegal Vehicles; Arrest Four | Israeli Government Directs IDF to Strengthen PA...
Israel at War Situation Report
Night raid: Watching female IDF soldiers detain terror suspects in Bethlehem
Most of the residents are descended from Arabs who fled Beit Jibrin in 1948. Today, it is also home to wanted suspects who have engaged in terrorism or who may be active in threats against Israel.
Op-eds
Is Syria’s Julani part of a rising generation of younger Middle East leaders?
If Julani is to remain in power for the coming years, he could play a transformative role in Syria and the Middle East.
Op-eds
‘Residents Must Live in Peace’: Palestinian Authority Launches Counterterrorism Operation in West Bank
Palestinian Authority Forces Kill Islamic Jihad Commander in West Bank: Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces launched a counterterrorism operation in the West Bank city of...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: December 13, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Troops in Syria Buffer Zone Carry Out Searches, Reinforce Barrier | IDF Soldiers Operating Along Lebanese Border ‘To Remove Threats’ While ‘Preserving Understandings’| IDF...
Israel at War Situation Report
Amnesty International’s deep bias exposed in report on alleged Israeli ‘genocide’
The lack of evidence of genocidal intent on Israel’s part is nothing short of an embarrassment for the human rights organization
Op-eds
Israel Captures Hamas Terrorist Wanted for Murder in West Bank Operation
Israeli Forces Capture Terrorist in Nablus Hospital: The IDF along with Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency and Border Police announced on December 4 that they had captured Ayman...
Flash Briefs
Are Israel and Hamas about to reach a deal?
The imminent arrival of President Trump has changed the dynamics
Op-eds
Palestinian Rivals Hamas and Fatah Near Agreement For Post-War Gaza Governance
Plans for Technocratic Governing Committee: Representatives of Hamas and Palestinian Authority (PA) officials affiliated with the rival Fatah faction are reportedly getting...
Flash Briefs
If we want peace, Unrwa and Unifil must both be completely reformed
The UN needs to focus on preventing Hamas and Hezbollah rule. Only then can civilians live in peace in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon.
Op-eds
As UN ramps up pressure on Israel, lame-duck Biden is letting history repeat
It’s back to the future at the UN Security Council this week as an outgoing Democratic administration eyes multilateral opportunities to support its Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign against...
Op-eds
The Houthis are what happens when the int’l community appeases
Houthi rebels escalate maritime threats, reportedly sending direct warnings to shipping companies and potentially extorting transit fees up to $180M monthly.