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As Israel wages its righteous war against Hamas, it is important for the United States to be wary of Qatar, which is already attempting to establish itself as a mediator. Qatar is not a neutral agent, despite its attempts to portray itself as such. Time
Michael G. Masters is CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN), the organization tasked with protecting American Jewish institutions. How did he respond to being exposed for receiving payments from a business with deep financial ties to Qatar, the
The shocking and horrific Hamas attack on Israelis on October 7 – the mass murder, rape, abductions, torture, and mutilation – was a paradigm-shifting event. Israel's war in response is a starkly black-and-white conflict. Yet J Street, the lobbying
The usual angry critics and opponents of Israel are demanding a ceasefire as Israel responds to Hamas' Oct. 7 pogrom. A ceasefire would give Hamas and its patron Iran a huge victory. It would be a strategic defeat for Israel, as it would reveal it to be
Michael G. Masters holds a key position in the security of American Jews, being national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN) – the community's umbrella security organization that works to safeguard Jewish institutions across the
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The time has come to stop doing business with Qatar unless it turns over Hamas officials residing in its country and stops pouring money into Hamas's coffers. Hamas's main office is in Doha, where its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, leads a life of luxury. He
The United States announced Thursday that Iran would not be able to access $6 billion that had previously been provided to it in the context of a prisoner swap between the two countries. This decision is underscored by concerns like those expressed by
Turkey, an ally of the United States and a member of NATO, has conducted itself appallingly in the aftermath of Hamas's terroristic, genocidal invasion of Israel this past weekend. One despicable example: Its deputy education minister, Nazif Yilmaz,
Hamas’s terrorist invasion of Israel on Oct. 7 left unspeakable scenes in its wake. The elderly murdered or abducted, children stolen, dead bodies desecrated, the murder of 260 young people at an …
The most recent Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians have shocked the civilized world. Terrorists went house to house hunting Jews, murdering them, kidnapping them, and setting houses on fire. Hamas massacred more than 100 Israelis at Kibbutz Be'eri alone
In a strong statement on Tuesday, President Joe Biden declared, "In this moment, we must be crystal clear. We stand with Israel" and referred to Hamas's terrorist assault as "pure, unadulterated evil." Hamas killed over 100 residents at Kibbutz Be'eri,
In the tumultuous wake of an unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas forces from Gaza, a defining moment has arisen for United States foreign policy. As a longstanding ally of Israel, the U.S. is compelled to reevaluate its stance and actions amidst a
Saturday unfolds another chapter of Palestinian terror. In the haunting silence that follows yet another terrifying burst of gunfire, amidst the charred remains of a once peaceful kibbutz near the Gaza border, lies an emblem of innocence – a baby, found alone at Kibbutz Kfar
Qatar and the lawyers on its payroll—specifically powerhouse law firms Covington & Burling and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman—directed counsel for a U.S. citizen defendant (and former Qatari agent) in an ongoing lawsuit to conceal "embarrassing"
As Israel's Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism, Yom HaZikaron, approaches, Israelis pause to remember and honor the men and women who have given their lives in defense of the Jewish state and its people. This solemn day offers a
The agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Iran, mediated by China, grabbed international headlines last week. In most countries, the event received headlines as a regular news report. In Israel …
A few weeks ago, it was reported that the Biden Administration was seriously considering removing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from the U.S. State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). In a recent opinion piece, a
Russia and Qatar are at opposite ends of the European natural-gas supply crisis, sparked by fears of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia is seen by the West as a provocateur; Qatar is …
This past week, during the indirect Israel-Hamas talks in Cairo aimed at a long-term truce, the Islamist terrorist organization took Jerusalem by surprise once again with its demands, not just for a …