The Shadow War
A review of Yonah Jeremy Bob and Ilan Evyatar, “Target Tehran: How Israel Is Using Sabotage, Cyberwarfare, Assassination—and Secret Diplomacy—to Stop a Nuclear Iran and Create a New Middle East” (Simon & Schuster, 2023).
Yahya Sinwar
‘As With Haniyeh, So Too the Houthis’: Israel Vows to Decapitate Iran-Backed Terrorist Group
Latest Developments Israel’s Defense Minister Claims Hamas Chief’s Assassination: In the first public acknowledgment of Israeli responsibility, Defense Minister Israel Katz on December 23 said...
Flash Briefs
Haute Qatar: Sheikha Moza’s Glamour Masks Doha’s Vices
Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser is revered as a champion of education, sustainability, fashion, and art. The glamorous female face of the Qatar regime — and the mother of its current emir — presents herself as a modern face of a traditional, conservative Gulf state. ...
Op-eds
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
Turning human rights upside down
A new era might could see authoritarian states like China and Iran hauling liberal democratic nations before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Op-eds
Hamas, PIJ adjust to post-Assad Syria, eye continued Iranian support
Both Hamas and PIJ have been hosted by the Assad regime over the decades.
Op-eds
The IDF is in Jabalia again, but this time there is nowhere for Hamas to run
Washington should refrain from pressuring Jerusalem to cede the important strategic corridors in a ceasefire agreement.
Op-eds
Hamas is not invincible
Palestine solidarity could shatter
Op-eds
‘Barbarity and Brutality’: Hamas Releases Video of Israeli American Hostage
Hamas Hostage Video A Cruel Example of Psychological Warfare: A Hamas video released November 30 via Telegram depicts Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander as he appeals to...
Flash Briefs
Turkey Shouldn’t Celebrate a Donald Trump Victory Just Yet
The Trump Administration Should Make Strong Demands of Turkey: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan feels he has reason to be optimistic about the outcome of the U.S. elections. Like many,...
Op-eds
Turkey must earn Trump’s reconciliation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan feels he has reason to be optimistic. He was bracing for the election of Vice President Kamala Harris. In his estimation, that would have been...
Op-eds
Mustafa Barghouti: ‘Resistance’ succeeding in West Bank, Israel’s war will fail
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti’s interview with Iran media provides insights into how some Palestinians today view the war unfolding in Gaza and Iran’s role.
Op-eds
“Its leaders should no longer be welcome:” Qatar Agrees to Oust Hamas
Hamas to be Sent Packing by Doha: Major U.S. non-NATO ally Qatar agreed in “recent weeks” to force Hamas leaders to leave the country, according to reports that emerged on November...
Flash Briefs
Hezbollah’s Unit 4400
On October 1, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the killing of Mohammad Jaafar Qasir, a high-value Hezbollah operative who commanded the group’s Unit 4400—the body responsible for transporting...
Op-eds
For 75 years, UNRWA has sought to undermine Israel, perpetuate conflict
What did UNRWA accomplish in seventy-five years? Most of its camps played a key role in wars against Israel, and its mandate perpetuates the conflict.
Op-eds
A month into war, Lebanon operation takes toll
The challenge in southern Lebanon is that while Hezbollah has suffered blows to its command and control, the group appears to be clinging on and it is capable of continued deadly operations.
Op-eds
13 IDF soldiers killed on two fronts
On October 24 and October 25, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the names of 13 Israeli soldiers killed in several days of fighting. Ten soldiers were killed in clashes in southern Lebanon and...
Op-eds
How Harris Can Turn Up the Heat on Hamas
The administration could use its strong leverage over Qatar to demand it turn over to the U.S. all senior Hamas officials it harbors.
Op-eds
Israel SitRep: October 23, 2024
Today’s Issue: | IDF Confirms the Death of Hashem Safieddine, Presumed Successor to Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah | IDF Eliminates Three Hezbollah Sector Commanders in Lebanon | VOA: Hezbollah Attempting...
Israel at War Situation Report
All eyes on Rafah
Israelis eliminate Hamas’s top terrorist, but the war must go on