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Why Did the PA President Reinstated Nasser al-Kidwa into Fatah?

21 October 2025

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to reinstate Nasser al-Kidwa, the nephew of Yasser Arafat, into Fatah marks a clear attempt to project openness and reform within the movement amid growing international pressure and calls to renew the PA’s legitimacy.

The return of the veteran diplomat is expected to strengthen Fatah’s standing both domestically and internationally, pave the way for potential reconciliation with Hamas, and serve as a response to mounting criticism of Abbas’s centralized and allegedly corrupt leadership in Ramallah.

Hamas’s Strategy: Survival at All Costs

10 June 2025

Senior security officials state that Hamas is facing an unprecedented strategic crisis, yet it is determined to survive in the Gaza Strip at any cost and refuses to surrender.

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

14 May 2025

The defense establishment assesses that the likelihood is increasing that Mohammed Sinwar was indeed killed in the Israeli Air Force strike in Khan Younis.
A senior security official estimates that it is still too early to determine how the assassination attempt will impact the negotiations for the release of the hostages.

King Abdullah Has Had Enough of the Muslim Brotherhood

4 May 2025

Senior security officials report significant unrest in the Jordanian street following the government’s decision to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood movement.
They warn that the Brotherhood might be forced underground and could intensify its subversive activities against King Abdullah.
According to these officials, the King is also considering declaring the Brotherhood’s political wing a terrorist organization or dissolving Parliament and calling for new elections.

Hamas Prepared for the Collapse of the Hostage Deal and Resumption of Fighting

24 February 2025

Hamas and Islamic Jihad anticipate that the ongoing hostage deal will soon collapse due to Israel’s stance and the support of the Trump administration. In response, they are coordinating with Iran to prepare for renewed fighting.

Trump Breaks the Taboo: Transfer Returns to Political Discourse

13 February 2025

Israel’s security establishment is preparing to implement President Donald Trump’s immigration plan, which would allow residents of the Gaza Strip to leave voluntarily for destinations abroad.
Trump has dismantled long-standing taboos surrounding the Palestinian issue, granting renewed legitimacy to the term “transfer.”

President Trump Stands Firmly with Israel Against Hamas

11 February 2025

President Trump has taken an unequivocal stance in support of Israel following Hamas’s announcement that it is postponing the release of Israeli hostages.
In response, Trump has threatened severe consequences if the hostages are not freed, declaring, “If all the hostages are not released by Saturday at 12:00 noon, I would cancel the ceasefire and let all hell break loose.”

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

27 January 2025

Deporting the terrorists abroad presents a significant challenge for the Israeli Mossad, which will endeavor to prevent their terrorist activities against the State of Israel.
Some of the terrorists will arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, where the military wing of Hamas operates under the auspices of Turkish intelligence and President Erdogan.

Hamas Seeks to End the War and Project Victory

20 January 2025

Hamas is striving to buy time and prevent Israel from resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip to maintain its grip on power and demonstrate that Israel has failed to achieve its war objectives.
Senior security officials estimate that Hamas is counting on the Trump administration to prevent Israel from resuming hostilities. As a result, Hamas is taking measures to avoid giving Israel any justification for renewing the conflict.

Fear of a Security Escalation in Judea and Samaria Following the Release of Terrorists

19 January 2025

The Israeli security establishment is preparing for a potential security escalation in Judea and Samaria due to the anticipated release of hundreds of terrorists as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas.
Palestinian Authority (PA) officials estimate that the release will empower armed terrorist groups, potentially destabilizing the PA and escalating attacks.

Why Did the PA President Reinstated Nasser al-Kidwa into Fatah?

21 October 2025

Hamas’s Strategy: Survival at All Costs

10 June 2025

Senior security officials state that Hamas is facing an unprecedented strategic crisis, yet it is determined to survive in the Gaza Strip at any cost and refuses to surrender.

hamas

Why Did the PA President Reinstated Nasser al-Kidwa into Fatah?

Hamas’s Strategy: Survival at All Costs

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

King Abdullah Has Had Enough of the Muslim Brotherhood

Hamas Prepared for the Collapse of the Hostage Deal and Resumption of Fighting

Trump Breaks the Taboo: Transfer Returns to Political Discourse

President Trump Stands Firmly with Israel Against Hamas

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

Hamas Seeks to End the War and Project Victory

Fear of a Security Escalation in Judea and Samaria Following the Release of Terrorists

Why Did the PA President Reinstated Nasser al-Kidwa into Fatah?

Hamas’s Strategy: Survival at All Costs

Could the Possible Assassination of Mohammed Sinwar Advance a Hostage Deal?

King Abdullah Has Had Enough of the Muslim Brotherhood

Hamas Prepared for the Collapse of the Hostage Deal and Resumption of Fighting

Trump Breaks the Taboo: Transfer Returns to Political Discourse

President Trump Stands Firmly with Israel Against Hamas

The Israeli Mossad is Prepared to Thwart Terrorist Attacks Abroad by Those Released in the Hostage Deal

Hamas Seeks to End the War and Project Victory

Fear of a Security Escalation in Judea and Samaria Following the Release of Terrorists

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