Under Heavier Sanctions, the Islamic Regime May Gradually Lose Its Grip on the Country
Property Relationships Are Organized Along Sectarian and Factional Lines and the Government Has Difficulty Moving Beyond Salafi Jihadism’s Legacy
The Events of the Last Two Years Have Effected a Profound Shift in the Geopolitics of the Region, Largely in Israel’s Favour
Many Communities Are Caught in a Power Structure Frozen in Time, Imposed by Both Tribal Elites and Ordinary People
Bombshell Book reveals Islamist Infiltration into French Politics
The U.S. State Department Has Designated Four Iran-Backed Shi’a Militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Following Years of Advocacy by the Middle East Forum
Groups that Lauded October 7 Condemn Attack on Hamas Leaders
With Jamaat-E-Islami’s Strengthening Influence, Terrorist Organizations Will Find a Congenial Environment to Plan Anti-India Sabotage
Mustafa Göktepe Became One of the Many Targets of a Vicious Campaign by the Erdoğan Government
Spotlight: Israel and Hamas Make a Deal
Israel and Hamas have entered into the first phase of a peace agreement for Gaza. If approved by the Knesset, Israel will withdraw to a predetermined line and the Israeli hostages held by Hamas—20 living and 28 dead—would be freed within 72 hours. Israel also would release an agreed-upon list of Palestinian prisoners.
What’s next? Even if an internally divided Hamas releases the hostages, will it agree to disarm and refrain from participating in any new Gazan government? Will events proceed so that Israel believes it can withdraw from Gaza, even partially? What security measures are possible under such circumstances? Ending incipient hostilities is a necessary first step, but only if these and other seemingly intransigent problems still under negotiation are solved.
What’s next? Even if an internally divided Hamas releases the hostages, will it agree to disarm and refrain from participating in any new Gazan government? Will events proceed so that Israel believes it can withdraw from Gaza, even partially? What security measures are possible under such circumstances? Ending incipient hostilities is a necessary first step, but only if these and other seemingly intransigent problems still under negotiation are solved.
Israel’s Capacity, Once Roused, for the Application of Hard Power Has Been Amply Demonstrated
Middle East Quarterly - Current Issue
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Fall 2025 Volume 32: Number 4
Fall 2025 Volume 32: Number 4
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MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson joined Neil Cavuto on FOX Business to discuss the Israeli offensive into Rafah, the Biden Administration pausing weapons shipments and the state of the remaining hostages. -
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson speaks to FOX and Friends as the police are breaking up the pro-Hamas encampment at UCLA. He tells viewers MEF is gathering statements from Jewish and Israeli students, faculty and organizations who have been affected by the nationwide protests.
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Antisemitism
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Broad Implications for the United States from the First Accused Islamic Terrorist to Illegally Cross the Southern Border and Shoot an American for Jihad -
Denial Remains the Order of the Day About the Lack of Freedom for Germany’s Dwindling Jewish Community -
DEI Policies in North America Label Jews as Oppressors and Islamist Terrorists as Marginalized Victims -
Perhaps He Believes That Pointing a Finger at the Jews Will Divert Muslim Rage from the Vatican.
Gaza
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The World Often Rewards Those Who Shout the Loudest Rather than Those Who Anchor Their Claims on Solid Ground -
Hamas’s Penetration of UNRWA Means the Terror Group Hijacks Supplies the Aid Organization Says It Delivers -
The Incoming Trump Administration Should Suspend or Reprogram U.S. Military Assistance to Egypt -
Democracies That Value Their Sovereignty Should Pull Out and Cease Funding the Court
