Amine Ayoub

Amine Ayoub is a policy analyst and writer based in Morocco. His media contributions appeared in The Jerusalem Post, Yedioth Ahronoth , Arutz Sheva ,The Times of Israel and many others. His writings focus on Islamism, jihad, Israel and MENA politics. He tweets at @amineayoubx.

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The Greek Orthodox community during Christmas Eve Divine Liturgy at St. Porphyrios Church in Gaza City, January 7, 2022. An adjacent building was hit by an Israeli airstrike in October, 2023, because a Hamas command center was located next to the church—another example of how terrorists deliberately operate in civilian zones to provoke collateral damage.
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Caught in the Crossfire: Gaza’s Christians Suffer as Hamas Hides Behind Churches
This Is Hamas’s Battlefield Strategy: Hide Behind the Innocent, Especially Minorities, Then Amplify the Damage
May 7, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
As President Trump prepares for his upcoming visit to Doha—the first by a sitting U.S. president in more than two decades—he enters a carefully staged production. For Qatar, this is not just diplomacy; it’s branding. The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,.
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Trump Should Be Wary of the Mirage in Doha
Qatar Needs Trump More than Trump Needs Qatar
May 7, 2025
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Tunisia’s Silent Rage: Are the Streets Waiting to Erupt Again?
Once Hailed as the Arab Spring’s Success Story, Tunisia Now Faces a New Wave of Discontent under an Increasingly Authoritarian Regime
May 3, 2025
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Atlantic Lifeline: Morocco’s Ports as America’s Shield Against Sahel Terror
Sahel States’ Pivot to Morocco’s Ports Bolsters U.S. Fight Against Jihadist Smuggling Networks
April 29, 2025
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Cyberwar in the Sahara: How Morocco’s Data Breach Exposes U.S. Vulnerabilities
With U.S. Companies Increasingly Active in Morocco, the Breach Reveals Critical Gaps in Cybersecurity That Threaten American Economic and Strategic Interests Across the Region
April 26, 2025
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Algeria and Mali share a 1,400-kilometer border and long-standing cultural ties, but their visions for the region have drifted far apart.
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Algeria and Mali: A Dangerous Rift at the Heart of the Sahel
A Single Drone Downed near Algeria’s Southern Border Has Exposed the Depth of a Crisis with Potential to Destabilize an Already Volatile Region
April 19, 2025
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Countries like Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya are now confronted with a clear economic signal: the current model of narrow exports and heavy reliance on external demand is no longer sustainable. But this isn’t a threat; it’s a wake-up call.
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Trump’s Tariffs: A Shock That Could Spare North Africa Another Spring
While Some Governments in the Region Have Decried the Tariffs as Unfair, They Are in Fact a Well-Calculated Move
April 19, 2025
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Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is no longer a NATO ally in spirit; it is a rogue state pursuing an expansionist, Islamist agenda that threatens the stability of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and even Europe.
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An Unspoken Alliance to Challenge Erdoğan Is Forming Between Israel, Egypt, Greece, France, and the UAE
The Forces Opposing Erdoğan Are Assembling, but They Must Act and Confront Turkey Decisively
April 3, 2025
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From the Polisario Front’s insurgency against Morocco to jihadist movements spreading chaos in the Sahel, Algeria’s fingerprints are all over Africa’s deadliest conflicts. Yet, the world remains largely oblivious, distracted by larger geopolitical clashes while this shadow war unfolds.
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Algeria’s Shadow War: How It Funds and Arms Africa’s Deadliest Terror Groups
Mounting Intelligence and Evidence Reveal How Algeria’s Covert Operations Are Destabilizing Africa
April 3, 2025
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Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was previously known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, led Jabhat al-Nusra, an al-Qaeda affiliate, before rebranding it as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
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New Syrian Leader Remains Security Threat Despite Rebranding
Despite Now Positioning Himself as a Statesman, in an Interview Ayoub Argued That Sharaa’s past Cannot Be Ignored
March 19, 2025
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For the United States, the pipeline presents a golden opportunity to secure partnerships, counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region, and support its allies in North and West Africa.
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Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline: A Strategic Win for Africa and the United States
The Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline, at over 6,000 KM and Set to Serve 400 Million People, Is a Game-Changer for Africa’s Economic Integration and Global Trade Positioning
March 7, 2025
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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
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Egypt’s Gaza Plan: A Deadly Trap for Israel and the U.S.
The Plan Is a Dangerous Scheme That Threatens Israel’s Security, Strengthens Hamas, and Undermines U.S. Strategic Interests
March 6, 2025
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Skyline of West Bay and Doha City Center, Qatar, during sunrise. As Israel considers military action over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the Trump administration faces pressure to counter Iran’s influence and reevaluate U.S.-Qatar ties.
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Iran’s Regional Recalibration: Qatar at the Center, Proxies on the Periphery
Tehran Is Expanding Beyond Proxies to Forge Direct State Alliances, with Qatar as a Key Enabler
February 28, 2025
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The Qatar Foundation headquarters.
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Qatar’s Grip on Education Is Causing an Explosion of Campus Antisemitism
The Conversation Surrounding Foreign Influence in Education Must Shift From Passive Concern to Active Resistance Before It Is Too Late.
February 24, 2025
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Could Morocco’s Religious Tolerance Be the Answer to the Chinese Uyghur Crisis?
As China’s Repression of Uyghur Muslims Continues, Morocco’s Commitment to Religious Tolerance and Human Rights Offers a Potential Refuge—and a Stark Contrast to Global Inaction.
February 21, 2025
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Darnah, Libya
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Libya: The Battleground of Superpowers, Islamism, and Corruption
Since Gaddafi’s 2011 Assassination, Warlords, Extremists, and Foreign Powers Have Exploited Libya’s Instability, Fueling Terrorism, Migration Crises, and Russian Expansion; These Threats Endanger US Allies and Global Stability, Requiring Urgent Action.
February 17, 2025
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Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation (left), and Taliban representative Abdul Ghani Baradar (right) sign the agreement to bring peace to Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar on Feb. 29, 2020.
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Jihadist Diplomacy: A Silent Shift in Global Politics
In Some Cases, Media Narratives Have Shifted to Focus on Pragmatism Rather Than Ideology, Portraying Engagement With Such Groups as a Necessary Evil Rather Than a Strategic Risk.
February 14, 2025
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Encompassing key nations such as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, North Africa faces challenges ranging from political upheavals and economic instability to the rise of militant groups.
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Israel and North Africa: Security Challenges and Strategic Alliances
Ensuring Stability in North Africa Is Not Only a Regional Necessity but Also a Global Imperative
February 9, 2025
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Last week, journalist Fajr Al-Saeed was detained by Kuwaiti authorities for her calls to normalize ties with Israel, violating the country’s 1964 law that prohibits any engagement with the Israeli state.
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Arrest of Pro-Israel Kuwaiti Journalist Highlights Muslim Brotherhood’s Influence
Fajr Al-Saeed’s Arrest Underscores a Pivotal Moment in the Arab World’s Relationship with Israel and the Broader Middle East Geopolitical Dynamics
January 11, 2025
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Assad’s Fall Won’t Revive the Arab Spring
The Battle to Oust Assad Has Long Ceased to Be About Democratic Reforms or Justice for the Syrian People
December 16, 2024
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