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The northern Gaza Strip, where the "Popular Army," led by Ashraf al-Mansi, is concentrated.

Middle East Forum Online

Anti-Hamas Armed Groups in Gaza: The ‘Popular Army’ in Northern Gaza

The ‘Popular Army,’ Led by One Ashraf Al-Mansi, Is Notable for Its Presence in the Northern Part of the Strip

February 27, 2026

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Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi

In his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, Trump brought up Iran’s ballistic missile threat, claiming it is “working on missiles that will soon reach” the United States.

Middle East Forum Online

Despite Overwhelming U.S. Military Might, Iran Campaign Would Pose Complex Challenges

That Overwhelming Edge Doesn’t Mean Success Is a Given

February 27, 2026

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An aerial view of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Middle East Forum Observer

Does a Johns Hopkins Professor Propagate Iran’s Talking Points on the Federal Dime?

Youseph Yazdi Uses the Johns Hopkins Affiliation to Voice Opinions Unrelated to His Academic Work

February 27, 2026

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