Israel SitRep: February 24, 2025
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Ramallah
Trump has handed Bibi free rein on Gaza – he now needs to figure out a strategy
Removing Hamas requires a vision to prevent the territory becoming a source of more extremism and terror
Op-eds
PA to Modify ‘Pay to Slay’ Policy in Apparent Overture to Trump
PA Reportedly Agrees to U.S. Demands to Modify Terror Incentives: Palestinian Authority (PA) officials have reportedly informed the Trump administration that the Palestinian government is prepared to reform...
Flash Briefs
West Bank terrorism persists, IDF launches operation in Jenin
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with the Shin Bet intelligence agency and the Israel Border Police, launched “Operation Iron Wall” against Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the Al Aqsa...
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
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
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
Israel SitRep: December 9, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Takes Control of Syria Buffer Zone; Tasked With Preventing Weapons Smuggling, Destroying Weapons in Syria | 10 Terror Suspects Arrested in Overnight IDF-Shin Bet Counterterrorism...
Israel at War Situation Report
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
IDF Arrests More Than 60 Members of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
• More Than 60 Members of PFLP Arrested: Israel’s military and security forces announced the arrest of more than 60 members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine...
Flash Briefs
Killing of Sinwar is huge achievement but no magic wand
The death of the Hamas leader is no guarantee that the war will end
Op-eds
War fatigue settles among Palestinians
For the first time, the majority of Gaza civilians—some 57%—now believe that the Oct. 7 atrocities were a mistake, a recent survey reveals.
Op-eds
Palestinians, Hamas Leaders Wary of Sinwar’s ‘Megalomania’
Hamas leaders have grown increasingly concerned about Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported on October 9. Citing Arab and Hamas officials, the...
Flash Briefs
Hamas Leader Vows Terror Group Will Rise Again as October 7 Attack Loses Public Support in Gaza
The Qatar-based Hamas leader Khaled Mashal said that the Iran-backed terrorist organization would rise “like a phoenix” despite heavy losses after a year of fighting Israel in...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: September 11, 2024
Israel SitRep: September 11, 2024 Today’s Issue: | IAF Helicopter Crash in Gaza Kills Two, Wounds Seven | Israeli Man Critically Wounded in Fuel Tanker Ramming Attack in West Bank | Northern Update:...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel is targeting orchestrators of West Bank terrorism
Israel is leveraging the current war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and its Iranian-led allies to carry out a campaign of targeted eliminations against entities involved in terrorist activities in the West...
Op-eds
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...
Insights
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
Ismail Haniyeh’s Killing in Iran Brings Israel Closer to Victory
The death of Hamas’ leader leaves the organization headless and less able to develop a strategy going forward.
Op-eds
The logical choice’: 17 years after he fled, could Dahlan lead a post-Hamas Gaza?
“He has bridges with everyone but not necessarily liked by everyone. But I can’t think of anyone else who has his credentials.”