Pressure Putin
That’s what Trump must do to achieve a ceasefire
Steve Witkoff
Israel’s New Chief of Staff Faces First Test
In the early hours of March 18, the Israel Defense Forces began a round of airstrikes in Gaza targeting Hamas, the largest since a ceasefire that began on January 19 and ended on March 1.
Op-eds
Israel strikes Gaza again, but can Hamas ever be defeated?
Hamas has always come back after Israel’s attacks
Op-eds
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Resume as Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages
IDF Targets Hamas and PIJ Members and Infrastructure Following the refusal of Hamas to release the remaining 59 hostages it holds captive in Gaza, less than half of whom are believed...
Flash Briefs
Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ against Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza
On Tuesday morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes against Hamas and allied Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza after negotiations to extend the first phase of a ceasefire deal reached an impasse.
Op-eds
US military launches large-scale operation against Houthis in Yemen
The United States military carried out overnight strikes against Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 15.
Op-eds
‘Psychological Warfare’: Hamas Rejects U.S. Proposal, Israeli Delegation Called Back From Doha
Israel Blasts Hamas ‘Manipulation’: Israel accused Hamas of engaging in “psychological warfare” on March 14 after the group reportedly deviated from ongoing hostage-release...
Flash Briefs
To Make Progress on Gaza Hostages, Raise the Pressure on Hamas’ Sponsor: Qatar
Doha has simultaneously fanned the flames of the Gaza war while also purporting to help try and end it.
Op-eds
Trump Should Prepare to Make Putin Pay If He Refuses Ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire with Russia at talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11 — assuming Washington can get Moscow to play ball. That will be no easy task. Russia may attempt to attach unacceptable...
Policy Briefs
‘Deadline for the Second Phase’: Citing Hostage Conditions, Witkoff Wants Timeframe
Israeli Envoys Depart for Qatar, U.S. Says Hostages Held in ‘Unacceptable’ Conditions: Israel sent negotiators to Doha on March 10 for a possible resumption of Qatari- and Egyptian-mediated...
Flash Briefs
Can Hamas ever be defeated?
The questions about Gaza’s future are still unanswered
Op-eds
Lebanon Must Relearn Democracy, Debate Peace with Israel
Druze lawmaker Wael Abou-Faour said that U.S. officials have broached the subject of peace between Lebanon and Israel with top Lebanese leaders, but argued that peace would spark clashes...
Op-eds
Qatari Advisor’s Comments on Gaza Ceasefire Highlight Gaps With U.S. and Israel
Qatari Official Urges Parties to Negotiate Phase Two: Countering the U.S. and Israeli positions,Majed al-Ansari, a senior advisor to the Qatari government, stated in a March 2 interview...
Flash Briefs
Turning ‘Humanitarian Aid Into a Budget For Terrorism’: Israel Suspends Aid Flow to Gaza After Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Extension
Israel Halts Aid Into Gaza Strip: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on March 2 that Israel has halted “the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza” following Hamas’s...
Flash Briefs
Kremlin Retains Maximalist Goals in Ukraine, U.S. Pressure Needed
Washington took an initial step toward thawing relations with Moscow on Tuesday as U.S. and Russian officials met in Riyadh for talks on Ukraine. A peace deal remains far off, however. The Kremlin continues...
Policy Briefs
Hamas Reportedly Willing to Release All Israeli Hostages in Single Exchange Once Second Phase of Ceasefire Begins
Hamas Willing to Release All Hostages Under Phase Two of Ceasefire: A senior Hamas leader has said that the Iran-backed terrorist group is willing to release all remaining Israeli...
Flash Briefs
Can any of the plans for Gaza prevent a Hamas takeover?
Terror group remain a factor in talks on rebuilding the Strip
Op-eds
What does – and doesn’t – make sense about Trump’s Gaza plan
‘The US will take over the Gaza Strip – and we will do a job with it, too’, Donald Trump has said. He also stated that the US would ‘own’ it.
Op-eds
Trump’s Second Shot at Peace in the Middle East
REVIEW: ‘One Jewish State: The Last, Best Hope to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict’ by David Friedman and ‘The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—And America—Can Win’ by Victoria Coates
Op-eds
Lebanon Ceasefire Between Hezbollah and Israel Extended to February 18
Deadline Pushed: The White House announced on January 26 that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah will be extended until February 18....