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Can Israel Dismantle Hamas?

A civilian government in Gaza cannot take shape without the disarmament of the terrorist group.

Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain

Hamas claimed on July 6 it was ready to transfer authority and dissolve its government in Gaza. The announcement appeared to be in line with the US-brokered ceasefire that envisions...

Can US Engagement Rescue the United Nations From Irrelevance?

The next UN leader will take office at a time when the international body is experiencing an unprecedented crisis of purpose.

Israel continues operations against Hamas in Gaza, diplomats push for disarmament as shaky ceasefire continues

A ceasefire in Gaza has largely held throughout March 2026 as Israel focuses on renewed conflicts in Iran and Lebanon. However, low-level clashes, other violations of the agreement, and Israeli operations...

Countering Iran’s Covert Chemical Weapons Program

As Gaza ceasefire plan progresses, IDF reports Palestinian terrorists violate first phase 11 times from January 9 to 22

On January 16, US President Donald Trump officially established an international Board of Peace, which the White House states aims to support Gaza as it “transitions from conflict to peace...

On US-Iran Policy, There Is No Path Out of the Desert

Iran’s setbacks in 2025 should not lull US policymakers into thinking that Tehran is finished with destabilizing the region.

America’s Allies Step Up Pressure on Iran. They Deserve Support.

President Donald Trump doesn’t want to float anybody’s foreign policy anymore.  Washington’s quest to better balance foreign policy priorities and have allies do more is reflected everywhere...

Beit Hanoun’s Lesson for Achieving Victory in Gaza

Israel rightly framed the October 10 ceasefire and hostage release as a strategic victory over Hamas. The Palestinian terrorist organization may have secured only a temporary reprieve before...

Hamas is failing Trump’s cease-fire plan — and ‘the future’ of the Middle East is paying the price

EZZAT al-Reshq, a spokesman for the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, denied reports Saturday that his group was walking away from the Gaza cease-fire brokered by President Trump. Al-Reshq’s...

Reconstructing Gaza: The devil is in the detail

The world is on the cusp of making the same mistake with Hamas that it did with Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006. Still, there is progress to be made if the involved parties pay attention.

UN Security Council Rejects Late Effort to Extend Iran Sanctions ‘Snapback’ Deadline

Push to Delay Rejected: The UN Security Council on September 26 rejected a last-ditch proposal put forward by Russia and China to delay the reimposition of UN sanctions against...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rejects Negotiations Over Country’s Nuclear Program as Snapback Deadline Looms

Khamenei Rejects Talks: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected direct talks with the United States over the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program,...

UN Security Council Nixes Resolution to Halt Reimposition of Sanctions Against Iran

Sanctions on Iran Set To Return: The 15-member UN Security Council voted on September 19 against a resolution to halt the imminent reimposition of UN sanctions against Iran, known as “snapback.” Only...

E3 Triggers ‘Snapback’ Mechanism to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran

‘Snapback’ Process Initiated: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — triggered the “snapback” mechanism on August 28 to begin the process...

‘Iran-Linked Individuals’: IAEA Chief Protected by 24/7 Security Detail After Threat From Tehran

Grossi Under Protection: Following a threat from Iran,the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has been the subject of round-the-clock protection...

Israel Condemned at United Nations Security Council

U.S. Labels Emergency Meeting ‘Counterproductive’: United Nations member states continued condemning Israel at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on August...

Post-12-Day War, Iran Continues To Invest in the Houthis

Tehran is still arming the Houthis. Yemen’s National Resistance Forces (NRF), an anti-Houthi coalition, intercepted 750 tons of Iranian weapons en route to the Houthi-controlled port of al-Salif from...

Eyeing Sanctions ‘Snapback,’ Iran Petitions Russia and China Ahead of E3 Meeting

Iran Solicits Allies: Iranian officials will meet on July 22 with counterparts from two of its Axis of Aggressors allies, Russia and China, to discuss ways to circumvent the reimposition...

‘Tensions Could Become Irreversible’: Iran Threatens Consequences for Europe if Sanctions ‘Snapped Back’ Before October Sunset

Araghchi Threatens E3: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “irreversible” consequences if the United Kingdom, France, and Germany — known as the E3 — trigger...