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September 5, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

10 Things Washington Should Do to Hold Hamas Accountable

U.S. citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, was executed by Hamas in late August after being taken hostage from an Israeli music festival and held in Gaza for more than 300 days. In response, a bipartisan roster...

September 5, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi, Sophia Epley

U.S. Marines in Turkey Assaulted by Nationalist Youth Group

Two U.S. Marines in Turkey were assaulted on Monday by more than a dozen members of the Turkish Youth Union (TYU), a secular nationalist youth group opposed to U.S. and European Union influence in the...

September 5, 2024 | |

U.S. Reportedly Warned UK Against Arms Export Restrictions to Israel

Biden administration officials privately warned the United Kingdom against suspending arms exports to Israel over concerns that it could harm attempts to broker a ceasefire between...

September 4, 2024 | |

Justice Department Unseals Terrorism Charges Against Hamas Leaders

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed terrorism, murder conspiracy, and sanctions evasion charges against six Hamas leaders on September 3 in connection with the Iran-backed...

September 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Bringing Hamas to justice: Why US charges are an important step

In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Justice has unsealed terrorism charges against top Hamas officials. How will this impact Hamas' operations and international standing?

September 4, 2024 | |

Risking New Rift With Western Allies, Turkey Pursues Membership of BRICS Bloc

A spokesman for Turkey’s ruling Islamist AKP Party said on September 3 that there had been no “concrete development” in its application to join the BRICS alliance of emerging...

September 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The murder of Israeli police officers in West Bank is wake-up call

The September 1 terror attack in the West Bank, in which were killed three police officers, is part of a wider and growing campaign of attacks in the West Bank.

September 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel’s stark dilemmas after hostage deaths

The murder of the hostages could lead to tough discussions about Israel’s current tactics in Gaza and whether the endless ceasefire talks are having an effect.

September 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East

Russia is seeking to bring Turkey and the Syrian regime together, while also working closely with Iran.

September 1, 2024 | |

Hamas Executes Six Israeli Hostages in Rafah, IDF Returns Remains to Families

Latest Developments The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on September 1 that the bodies of six murdered Israelis were located in a tunnel below Rafah. The IDF found the deceased hostages approximately...

August 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iraqi-US raid on ISIS shows group is still a threat

The recent US raid on ISIS in Iraq highlights the group's ongoing threat and the crucial role of coalition forces in maintaining regional stability.

August 30, 2024 | |

NATO Member Turkey Hosts Conference With Hamas Leader Calling for Suicide Bombings

NATO member Turkey hosted a conference on August 28 that featured Hamas leader Khaled Mashal’s call for Palestinians to conduct suicide attacks targeting Israelis. “We want to...

August 29, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi, Sophia Epley

Syria’s Assad Rebuffs Erdogan’s Effort to Normalize Ties

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told the country’s parliament on August 25 that initiatives to revive relations with Turkey had not yielded “any results worth mentioning despite the seriousness and...

August 28, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Tehran holds its fire

Israel preventively strikes Hezbollah missiles and launch sites in Lebanon

August 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s diplomatic offensive: Islamic Republic is multi-pronged threat to Israel

Araghchi is holding a series of meetings like a whirlwind, even as he is just getting his feet wet in his new role as foreign minister.

August 26, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah’s plodding war of attrition on Israel will continue – this is how

Hezbollah doesn’t mind waiting for weeks or months to attack because it knows this puts Israel and the US on alert.

August 23, 2024 | |

Qatari Prime Minister to Visit Iran ‘In the Coming Days’

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is expected to visit Iran for talks “in the coming days,” Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported on August 22. According...

August 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: August 23, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IAF Kills at Least Six Hezbollah Operatives in Four Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon | IDF Operations Continue in Southern and Central Gaza; IAF Strikes Some 30 Targets in Past Day | IDF...

August 22, 2024 | Sinan Ciddi |

Turkey’s Threat to Block NATO Cooperation with Israel

On July 12, at the NATO summit in Washington, Turkey threatened to take steps to exclude Israel from all cooperation with NATO. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that “until comprehensive,...

August 21, 2024 | |

Blinken Departs Middle East Without Ceasefire Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed from the Middle East empty-handed on August 20, having failed to secure an agreement after Hamas rejected the latest iteration of...