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Dan Diker

Dan Diker is president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and the longtime director of its Counter-Political Warfare Project.

Protest poster for June. 8, 2024, demonstration in Washington. Credit: ANSWER Coalition.

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

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, Jan. 10, 2024. Credit: U.S. Department of State.

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

Jun. 3, 2024

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and crew chiefs load bundles of humanitarian aid destined for an airdrop over Gaza onto a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on March 16, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs.

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

Mar. 21, 2024

Former African slave and refugee stand with Israel against familiar enemies

“Our Middle East,” Ep. 41

Dan Diker

Mar. 13, 2024

Muslims pray near the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount during the Eid al-Adha holiday, June 28, 2023. Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90.

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

Mar. 11, 2024

Is Hamas stalling a hostage deal to plan another attack?

“Our Middle East,” Ep. 40

Dan Diker

Mar. 7, 2024

How Hamas and Islamic fundamentalists have been embedded in America for decades

“Our Middle East: An Insider's View,” Ep. 38

Dan Diker

Feb. 21, 2024

What Israel can do to protect its borders from Hamas and Hezbollah

“Our Middle East: An Insider's View,” Ep. 38

Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh

Feb. 15, 2024

Mayor of Efrat: The West Bank is a powder keg

“Our Middle East: An Insider's View” with Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh, and guest Oded Revivi

Dan Diker

Feb. 8, 2024