Iran-Backed Militias Face Crisis After Assad’s Fall in Syria
Four years ago, in January 2020, a US drone carried out a strike in Iraq near Baghdad International Airport, killing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force leader Qasem...
The New Arab
Pro-Iran militias in Iraq may move away from Syria border
The point of the report is that the Iraqis want to show that the militias who played a role in Syria will now not just be in Iraq, but will be moved away from the border.
Op-eds
Israel, Hamas Agree to Reduce Clashes in Gaza to Enable Polio Vaccine Rollout
Israel agreed to implement temporary humanitarian pauses in the fighting in Gaza to facilitate an upcoming polio vaccination campaign in the enclave. Citing a senior State Department...
Flash Briefs
Israel SitRep: July 31, 2024
Today’s Issue: | Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran; Iranian Officials ‘in Utter Shock’ | Defense Minister on Elimination of Fuad Shukr: ‘No Place Out of Reach for Our Forces’...
Israel at War Situation Report
Sisi’s New Cabinet Reflects Continuity Over Change
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi accepted the credentials of a new cabinet on July 3, stating that its main priorities will be the economy, investments, and social services. However, some of the...
Policy Briefs
Why is the Arab League reaching out to Hezbollah?
There is a lot of speculation that this means that the Arab League no longer views Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Op-eds
Hezbollah Launches 60 Rockets at Israel
Hezbollah launched more than 60 rockets at Israel on May 15, causing no casualties. The rockets targeted an Israeli air traffic control base area near Mount Meron in the north,...
Flash Briefs
Hamas stronghold in Gaza’s Rafah is key to its survival – analysis
For Hamas, holding on to Rafah is a key to continuing to rule Gaza.
Op-eds
Wrong Way: The Problem With Al Qaeda Prisoner Swaps
In early December, Qatar mediated the release of t...
Op-eds
Analysis: Former al Qaeda Operative Freed, Sent Home to Qatar
Editor's Note: For more on Qatar's track record in fighting terrorism, see Dr. Weinberg's report for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies&#...
Op-eds
“Rapprochement” Aside, Egypt and Qatar Remain Rivals
Egypt and Qatar want the world to know they’re friends...