War is hell. Every civilian death on both sides is a terrible tragedy and entirely Hamas’ fault. It broke a ceasefire, launched an horrific attack on October 7, fights from tunnels and forces its civilians to act as human shields for the rockets it fires at Israeli civilians.

After some quick initial gains, Russian progress in the Kharkiv direction has largely stalled. The offensive, however, has achieved some success in its likely goal: compelling Kyiv to divert forces badly needed elsewhere.
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The ICC’s leading donors must be put to a choice: stand with democracy and the rule of law or stand with terrorist sympathizers using lawfare to undermine both.

Read more here from Richard Goldberg:
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Insight from Saeed Ghasseminejad: “The rapprochement between Tehran and Manama signals that U.S. allies in the region feel abandoned and see making concessions to Tehran as their best option.”

Bahrain Seeks to Bolster Ties with Iran

New analysis by @Sghasseminejad and Behnam Ben Taleblu:
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As 🇬🇧 is getting ready for the general election in July, Moscow is getting ready to meddle in the UK.

It’s time to stop Russia and 🇬🇧 can do it.

My latest The Telegraph

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Insights from Haisam Hassanein: “Cairo should stop its traditional playbook game that increases the suffering of Palestinians just so it can blame Israel in the international arena and utilize that blame to bargain behind closed doors. This doesn’t make Egypt look like a serious

Egypt Resumes Aid to Gaza by Rerouting Trucks to Israel’s Kerem Shalom Crossing

New analysis by Seth Frantzman and Haisam Hassanein:
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Legislation such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Act of 2021, which prohibits the import of goods manufactured in the Xinjiang region using forced labor, has already forced major companies to scrutinize supply chains, write Mark Montgomery and Isaac Harris:fdd.org/analysis/op_ed…

More than 70 U.S. lawmakers signed a bipartisan letter on May 15 urging Secretary Antony Blinken to hold Ankara to account for the 2017 assault on American citizens by Turkish security officials. The letter adds further U.S. pressure upon Turkey, writes Sinan Ciddi: fdd.org/analysis/2024/…

Go ahead and tell me again how Israel has no right to send its military into Rafah.

'China routinely leverages social media platforms to spread false narratives, create fake news stories, & amplify divisive issues that...disrupt the political stability of our nations.'

Craig Singleton joins Max Bell School of Public Policy to break down how #CCP spreads disinformation.
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Turkey is likely the biggest financial hub for the terrorist entity, allowing Hamas’ donors to use Turkey’s financial system to facilitate the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars to its Gaza base, writes Sinan Ciddi:
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Analysis by Joe Truzman: 'Jihadist groups aligned with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State operate independently from Hamas and would likely take the chance to attack the pier, if the opportunity were to arise.'
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Is 🇹🇷 treating +1000 Hamas fighters in Turkish hospitals? If so, how were they transferred from Gaza to TR? Take a peek👇

Now ask yourselves: how did those rockets get into Rafah?

Hint: not via Israel or via the Med

Washington must act decisively by threatening financial sanctions against any bank that processes a transaction for or on behalf of the ICC. Its officials should face asset freezes and visa denials, explains Richard Goldberg:
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'The rules that [Hamas leaders] have instilled inside Gaza are draconian, Islamist laws...either you follow Hamas rule, or you pay a price.'

Jonathan Schanzer joins Dr. Phil to explain the brutality of Hamas' rule in Gaza and what college students should know before protesting. Watch 👇

If the U.S. remains firm on permanently prohibiting aid to UNRWA and brings in partners along with credible plan for an alternative that makes UNRWA irrelevant while improving life for Palestinians, it can achieve a new paradigm in Gaza that excludes UNRWA:fdd.org/analysis/2024/…