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Conflict History


Palestinian Local Elections Reveal Growing Demand for Reform and New Leadership
From Gaza to Jenin, voters are signaling frustration with Hamas, Fatah, and the old Palestinian political order By Samer Sinijlawi AI generated image of the logos of Hamas and Fatah with a background photo For the first time in Gaza, power has been transferred from Hamas to a newly elected municipal council in Deir al-Balah. There were no declarations about reconciliation, no dramatic negotiations, and no political theater surrounding the handover. It happened quietly: a ball
Samer Sinijlawi
6 days ago4 min read


Who Is Khalil al-Hayya? Hamas’s New Leader and What His Rise Means for Gaza and Israel
By: Moataz Khalil AI generated photo of al-Hayya Reports from Gaza indicate that Hamas has chosen Khalil al-Hayya (Abu Osama) as its new leader following the death of Yahya Sinwar, defeating his main rival Khaled Mashaal in an internal struggle that reflected competing visions for the movement’s future. The appointment signals continuity rather than change - Hamas seeking to look pragmatic while appointing a real hardliner. While Mashaal has long represented Hamas’s external

Moataz Khalil
7 days ago5 min read


What Drives the Muslim Brotherhood’s Obsession with Hatred Toward the UAE?
AI generated photo of the ideological conflict The United Arab Emirates has long been a target of hostility from the Muslim Brotherhood, and understanding the reasons behind this animosity requires looking at the UAE’s regional interventions and countermeasures. Since the rise of the Brotherhood in Egypt under Mohamed Morsi, the UAE has consistently opposed their political and ideological projects. In Egypt, the UAE supported efforts to curtail the Brotherhood’s influence and

Moataz Khalil
Mar 242 min read


Inside Iran: Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, And Can There Be Regime Change in Iran?
Mojtaba Khamenei is inheriting a country at war. Since the early 2000s, he has acted as an influential behind-the-scenes operator with proximity to IRGC.
Meir Javedanfar
Mar 164 min read


Iran-US War: What's Happening in Lebanon?
The current crisis highlights Israel-Lebanon border disputes, regional proxy wars, and Lebanon's internal divisions with Hezbollah.

Uri Pilichowski
Mar 83 min read


Who Are Iran’s Axis of Resistance, And Is Iran Standing Alone In The War?
A survey of the axis of resistance shows that Iran is not standing alone in its war against the US, Israel, and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.

Ofek Kehila
Mar 74 min read


Iran-US War: As Khamenei’s Killing Shakes Up The Mideast Conflict, What’s Missing for Actual Change?
Khamenei's killing is a catalyst. Lasting peace demands diplomatic efforts beyond military action.

Uri Pilichowski
Mar 23 min read


Did the Palestinian Authority’s Pay-to-Slay Finally Stop?
Latest State Department findings reveal the PA paid over $200 million to terrorists and families in 2025.

Uri Pilichowski
Feb 63 min read


Why Did Israel Start Demolishing East Jerusalem’s UNRWA Compound?
This comes after the Knesset banned UNRWA activity a year ago; Israel says the move was carried out in accordance with international law.
Cecilia Lazzaro Blasbalg
Jan 242 min read


Is Anti-Zionism a New Form of Hatred?
Antizionism is a hate movement that seeks to undermine and erase Jewish sovereignty in Israel and Jewish life around the globe.

Ofek Kehila
Dec 28, 20256 min read


The Free Palestine Activism’s Recipe for Success
Free Palestine's huge sums of money help shape the anti-Israel narrative, but what about helping the Palestinian population?

Ofek Kehila
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Why The ‘Free, Free Palestine’ Movement Isn’t Helping
The Free Palestine movement ultimately harms Palestinians by prioritizing symbolic outrage over pragmatic solutions, alienating allies, and empowering extremists.

Uri Pilichowski
Dec 1, 20254 min read


When Will Palestine Be Free?
Post-Gaza war, a US-led coalition is making efforts to bring about the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. But will Palestine be free of terror and corruption?

Ofek Kehila
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Who Are The Mizrahi Jews?
Mizrahi" comes from the Hebrew word for "Eastern." They trace their origins to ancient Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa.

Uri Pilichowski
Nov 19, 20255 min read


Is Zionism Colonialism?
The colonial analogy obscures more than it illuminates. It fails to capture the unique circumstances of Jewish return after millennia of exile.

Elon Gilad
Nov 17, 20256 min read


What Is a Jewish State?
Israel was not founded to dominate others but to ensure that Jews would never again be dominated.

Elon Gilad
Nov 10, 20255 min read


The Palestinian Authority Martyrs Fund: What Is the ‘Pay-to-Slay’ Policy?
Many criticize the program and argue that it rewards Palestinians for committing acts of violence and terrorism against Israelis. Here's why.

Ofek Kehila
Nov 4, 20253 min read


How the Watermelon Became An Unlikely Symbol For the Pro-Palestinian Movement
The watermelon’s emergence as a symbol of identity for Palestinians stems from a specific time within the context of the Mideast Crisis history.

Jenna Romano
Aug 14, 20255 min read


Here’s Why Arab Countries Won’t take Refugees from Gaza
A man waits with his vase at the Rafah border crossing, January 29, 2009. (Al Jazeera English via wikipedia) Hosting Prime Minister...

Uri Pilichowski
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Where is Palestine?
While it is easy to find Israel on any map, Palestine isn’t shown. So, where is Palestine?

Uri Pilichowski
May 25, 20254 min read
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