Ramadan

April 17, 2025 | |

‘Gaza is Humiliated’: Hamas Struggling to Pay Wages as Protests Erupt Again in Gaza

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April 16, 2025 | Mariam Wahba |

Sisi’s political theater: Protests as a strategic performance in Egypt

Sisi is not reacting to public dissent and support; he is attempting to direct it. The pressure is real, and this political theater is Sisi’s answer.

April 5, 2025 | David Daoud |

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s Quds Day speeches

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered two speeches to commemorate Quds Day last week. This annual event, begun by Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is held on...

July 3, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Khan Yunis rocket fire is a wake-up call

Hamas continues to control most of Gaza, with the exception of the corridor along the Egyptian border and the Netzarim corridor.

April 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF Focuses on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces are focusing on humanitarian aid entering Gaza ahead of a possible offensive against Hamas in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. The focus on improving the humanitarian situation...

April 27, 2024 | Jacob Nagel |

Crush and eliminate Hamas: Navigating ties with Hezbollah, Iran, and Saudi Arabia

Normalization with Saudi Arabia is crucial but shouldn't come at the cost of significant concessions.

April 10, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid, first land convoy reaches Jabalya in northern Gaza

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza via land convoy, marking a significant development amid efforts to provide humanitarian support.

April 8, 2024 | Haisam Hassanein, Dr. Ofir Winter

After 45 Years: The Impact of the Gaza War on the Israel–Egypt Peace Accord

On the 45th anniversary of their peace agreement and against the backdrop of the protracted war in Gaza, relations between Israel and Egypt are being severely tested. How do the anchors of peace help both countries get through this challenging period, and what must they do to emerge from it stronger?

April 5, 2024 | Caleb Weiss |

Islamic State’s current da’wah campaign across Africa

Since the beginning of the year, the Islamic State’s central media apparatus has made a concerted effort to highlight its men engaging in da’wah across the African continent. These actions...

March 28, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Israel vs. Hamas Gaza War: Six Months In

Despite rumblings of disagreement, the war in Gaza has also led to unprecedented cooperation between Israel and the United States.

March 27, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Lone soldiers

Israelis will fight on their own if they must

March 26, 2024 | |

Israel Quits Doha Hostage Talks After Hamas Rejects Deal

Israel on March 26 withdrew its negotiators from Qatar-hosted talks on a potential Gaza truce after Hamas rejected a U.S.-proposed compromise. Mossad director David Barnea, who has...

March 22, 2024 | |

Israel Arrests Man Planning Suicide Attack

Israeli police said on March 21 that they arrested a Palestinian man in the West Bank who intended to carry out a suicide attack. According to law enforcement officials, an undercover...

March 12, 2024 | |

Israel Thwarts Suicide Attack in West Bank

Israeli forces on March 11 intercepted a Palestinian man who they said was en route to commit a suicide attack in Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet released a...

March 12, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF targets Hamas leaders in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces said on March 11 that it had targeted “senior terrorist leaders” in Gaza with an airstrike that took place overnight between March 10 and 11. Among those targeted...

March 9, 2024 | |

Mossad, CIA Chiefs Meet About Stalled Hostage Talks

CIA Director William Burns met his Mossad counterpart to discuss the stalled Gaza hostage talks, with Israel voicing hope on March 9 that progress can still be made. Israeli Prime...

March 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

New threats from Iran’s IRGC Quds Force chief

Qaani directed his threats at Israel and other countries linked to Israel, a reference to the US apparently.

March 8, 2024 | Eyal Hulata, Natalie Ecanow

A Violent Ramadan Will Jeopardize Israel’s National Security Objectives

This year, the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan could bring a measure of calm to the Middle East, rather than escalating tensions as it has in the past. But it will be the calm before a necessary storm,...

March 7, 2024 | |

Cairo Truce Talks Falter as Hamas Stalls

The latest round of Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks ended fruitlessly on March 7, with Hamas failing to provide details on hostages it holds in Gaza. The Palestinian terrorist group...

March 5, 2024 | |

Israel Open to Regular Ramadan Access at Al-Aqsa

Israel signaled readiness on March 5 to allow regular Muslim access to al-Aqsa Mosque over Ramadan despite security concerns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened top cabinet...