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What Lies Behind the Temporary Appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as President of the PA?

4 November 2025

According to senior Fatah officials, Hussein al-Sheikh was appointed as the interim President of the PA under American pressure and with Israel’s approval, in order to maintain PA stability and help President Trump advance his peace initiative.
They argue that the appointment is intended to strengthen al-Sheikh’s position amid the possibility that his bitter rival Marwan Barghouti may soon be released from prison.

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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.

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The War with Iran – Who Won and Who Lost?

26 June 2025

Israel has achieved exceptional military accomplishments in its brief campaign against Iran, but it is still too early to determine the implications of the heavy blows Iran sustained for the stability of its regime.

Senior political officials estimate that as long as Ali Khamenei remains in power, he will not abandon Iran’s nuclear project.
On the contrary, he may now attempt—covertly—to accelerate the production of a nuclear bomb and to resume the development of ballistic missiles.

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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.

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What Lies Behind Egypt’s Violations of the Peace Agreement with Israel?

19 February 2025

Israel’s political leadership is deeply concerned about Egypt’s violations of the peace agreement in the Sinai Peninsula and intends to address the issue with the Trump administration.
Senior security officials warn that despite the peace treaty, Egypt has a vested interest in weakening Israel militarily and politically.
They argue that it is time to abandon the misconceptions that led to the intelligence failure on October 7, 2023.

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What Lies Behind the Temporary Appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as President of the PA?

4 November 2025

According to senior Fatah officials, Hussein al-Sheikh was appointed as the interim President of the PA under American pressure and with Israel’s approval, in order to maintain PA stability and help President Trump advance his peace initiative.
They argue that the appointment is intended to strengthen al-Sheikh’s position amid the possibility that his bitter rival Marwan Barghouti may soon be released from prison.

Read More >>

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.

Read More >>

The War with Iran – Who Won and Who Lost?

26 June 2025

Israel has achieved exceptional military accomplishments in its brief campaign against Iran, but it is still too early to determine the implications of the heavy blows Iran sustained for the stability of its regime.

Senior political officials estimate that as long as Ali Khamenei remains in power, he will not abandon Iran’s nuclear project.
On the contrary, he may now attempt—covertly—to accelerate the production of a nuclear bomb and to resume the development of ballistic missiles.

Read More >>

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.

Read More >>

What Lies Behind Egypt’s Violations of the Peace Agreement with Israel?

19 February 2025

Israel’s political leadership is deeply concerned about Egypt’s violations of the peace agreement in the Sinai Peninsula and intends to address the issue with the Trump administration.
Senior security officials warn that despite the peace treaty, Egypt has a vested interest in weakening Israel militarily and politically.
They argue that it is time to abandon the misconceptions that led to the intelligence failure on October 7, 2023.

Read More >>
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