Why Hamas should heed Trump’s warnings Trump’s declarations to Hamas are far more than mere rhetoric. These are concrete intentions backed by Israeli military readiness and U.S.-Israeli coordination. Dan Diker and Yoni Ben Menachem Feb. 11, 2025
Assessing Egypt and Jordan’s opposition to Trump’s Gaza plan Cairo and Amman now face a significant challenge in Trump’s determination to implement his migration plan for Gaza's Palestinians. Dan Diker and Yoni Ben Menachem Feb. 9, 2025
Israel’s battle for hostages and victory over Hamas’s Islamic warfare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements underscore clear-eyed understanding that Israel is fighting jihad's long war. Dan Diker Jan. 26, 2025
Beware of Iran’s dash to nuclear weapons Israeli and Western policymakers must not assume that the Iranian regime will alter its apocalyptic Shi'ite theological view of the world or adjust its aggressive regional actions to accommodate changing power realities. Dan Diker Dec. 11, 2024
Perception warfare as both threat and opportunity post-Oct. 7 Israel’s government, media and civil society must move from a hasbara (defensive “explanation” of policy) communications approach to a toda’a (assertive perception) communications approach. Dan Diker Aug. 11, 2024
A Palestinian state will perpetuate the chaos The last thing the Palestinians need is another corrupt authoritarian kleptocratic state. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh June 3, 2024
Gaza’s understanding of US humanitarian aid: A free lunch In the West, it may seem cruel to demand something in return for aid. But in the Middle Eastern, giving without getting in return is considered submission. Dan Diker and Zvi Yehezkeli March 21, 2024
Former African slave and refugee stand with Israel against familiar enemies “Our Middle East,” Ep. 41 Dan Diker March 13, 2024
Sinwar’s Ramadan dream: Will the ‘Al Aqsa Flood’ reach Jerusalem? Thus far, Hamas's dream of "unifying the fronts" has not materialized, much to the dissatisfaction of Yahya Sinwar and his cohorts. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh March 11, 2024
