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Hamas and Iran: Coordinating Military Strategy in the Middle East

15 October 2023

The Iranian Foreign Minister recently held a critical meeting in Doha, the capital of Qatar, with the leadership of Hamas. This meeting aimed to coordinate strategic moves in response to the potential IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. During the meeting, the new “red lines” for Hamas were established, and there was an expression of disappointment with Hezbollah’s cautious stance.

Can Israel eliminate Hamas?

14 October 2023

Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization but also a large religious political movement deeply rooted in Palestinian society.
Israel will find it difficult to completely eliminate Hamas, but it can, through an extensive military operation, assassinate its military leadership and destroy the military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas Fears an Israeli Occupation of the Gaza Strip

11 October 2023

The leadership of Hamas is increasingly apprehensive about the possibility of an Israeli military invasion of the Gaza Strip. They fear that such an invasion could result in the ousting of their rule and the deportation of as many as half a million Palestinians to Egypt. A senior security official in Israel has suggested that Iran is a driving force behind the current escalation, particularly regarding Hamas’s infiltration of Israeli settlements along the Gaza Strip border.

October 7th Surprise

7 October 2023

The Hamas organization launched a surprise attack on Israel at the border of the Gaza Strip, successfully infiltrating dozens of terrorists into Israeli settlements and capturing some of them for the first time.This attack marks a declaration of war on Israel, constituting a strategic surprise, and it exposes a significant failure within Israel’s intelligence system, which failed to provide sufficient warning and readiness for such an event.

The Saudi-Israel Normalization Agreement and its Implications for the Palestinian State

3 October 2023

Saudi Arabia estimates that the anticipated normalization agreement with Israel will not immediately lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, but it may pave the way for it. It appears that Saudi Arabia will establish conditions for Israel, which it believes the Israeli government can meet to foster normalization between the two countries.

Indications of Weakening in Hamas’s Position

29 September 2023

The process of normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel is poised to bolster the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) position in Judea and Samaria while concurrently undermining Hamas’s influence. Early signs are already emerging of Hamas facing regional setbacks, which might prompt a fresh round of hostilities on the Gaza border as a demonstration of its continued regional relevance.

The PA’s Image Rehabilitation Effort

23 September 2023

The PA has launched a media campaign against armed terrorist groups operating in northern Samaria. The campaign accuses these groups of receiving funding from Iran and conspiring to instigate a Palestinian civil war.

Supplying Weapons to the PA: A Potentially Costly Mistake

13 September 2023

The decision to supply American military equipment, weaponry, and cyber warfare tools to the PA via Jordan for the purpose of combating terrorism has raised concerns.
Israel appears to be repeating past mistakes, as PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has shown reluctance in effectively addressing the issue of terrorism. This decision might enable the PA to employ these weapons against Israel in the future.

Mahmoud Abbas Avoids Confrontation with Terrorism in Samaria

12 September 2023

The Palestinian Authority’s security forces actively combat criminal elements throughout Judea and Samaria, even conducting political arrests. However, under the orders of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, they do not engage with terrorists responsible for attacks against Israel. Abbas justifies this avoidance by citing the risk of sparking a civil war within Palestinian society.

Jordan’s Opposition to the Israeli Security Fence in the Jordan Valley

5 September 2023

Jordan strongly opposes Israel’s plans to construct a new security fence along the Jordan Valley. King Abdullah is deeply concerned that this move represents the first step towards the annexation of the Jordan Valley by Israel. To address this issue, he intends to reach out to the Biden administration in an effort to persuade them to reverse Israel’s decision.

Islamic Jihad

Hamas and Iran: Coordinating Military Strategy in the Middle East

Can Israel eliminate Hamas?

Hamas Fears an Israeli Occupation of the Gaza Strip

October 7th Surprise

The Saudi-Israel Normalization Agreement and its Implications for the Palestinian State

Indications of Weakening in Hamas’s Position

The PA’s Image Rehabilitation Effort

Supplying Weapons to the PA: A Potentially Costly Mistake

Mahmoud Abbas Avoids Confrontation with Terrorism in Samaria

Jordan’s Opposition to the Israeli Security Fence in the Jordan Valley

Hamas and Iran: Coordinating Military Strategy in the Middle East

Can Israel eliminate Hamas?

Hamas Fears an Israeli Occupation of the Gaza Strip

October 7th Surprise

The Saudi-Israel Normalization Agreement and its Implications for the Palestinian State

Indications of Weakening in Hamas’s Position

The PA’s Image Rehabilitation Effort

Supplying Weapons to the PA: A Potentially Costly Mistake

Mahmoud Abbas Avoids Confrontation with Terrorism in Samaria

Jordan’s Opposition to the Israeli Security Fence in the Jordan Valley

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