Don’t over-concentrate US forces in the Middle East My latest in FDD's Long War Journal with my colleagues Ryan Brobst and Behnam Ben Taleblu. longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/… FDD's Center on Military & Political Power (CMPP) FDD's Iran Program

No standing. No relevance. No credibility. This false equivalence between the democratically elected leader of our ally and a group of cowards, rapists, and terrorists will only destroy ICC’s reputation.

Israeli chopper downed in Philadelphi Corridor. 2 killed and 7 injured.

We're commemorating 9/11 on today's FDD Morning Brief. Catch my convo w/ Clifford D. May, who founded FDD after the pivotal attack that brought jihadism—the same dogma that inspired the 10/7 massacre—to the fore of global consciousness. Tune in. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, we mark 23 years since 9/11. To commemorate this fateful day in history, Jonathan Schanzer speaks with FDD Founder & President Clifford D. May about the terror attack that shook the world to its core and catalyzed FDD's founding. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

On this solemn anniversary, a very thoughtful and important conversation between my friends Jonathan Schanzer and Clifford D. May

I just heard from an excellent source in Israel that hundreds of millions of dollars worth of heavy munitions (MK84 2,000lb bombs) are still being help up by the White House. I had been under the assumption that all the holds were lifted. Someone needs to explain.

This is a disappointing development, signaling to our allies that they can get away with anything. Egypt continues to exploit its relationship with the U.S. and gets rewarded with $320 million. Here’s are some things Egypt has done recently to undermine American interests: -

Israeli troops raided IRGC weapons facility in Syria, removed equipment and documents before destroying it Buried lede: two to four Iranians were captured(!!!!!!) Me: Trade them for the hostages timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry…

Hamas issues rare statement attributed to Yahya Sinwar congratulating Algerian President on reelection. Good reminder here that Algeria is a low level sponsor of Hamas. t.me/hotnews1/362446

A multi-national Arab force could be deployed along the Philadelphi Corridor. What could possibly go wrong? mako.co.il/news-military/…

Gazans explain how UNRWA —Colludes with Hamas; —Represses Palestinians who oppose Hamas; —Diverts humanitarian aid. Watch:

Good to see the US weighing in here

IDF says Rafah brigade is now dismantled. 2000+ Hamas fighters killed. 80% of tunnels destroyed. Hostages still need to be saved and Sinwar needs to be captured or killed. But eleven months in, Hamas really does look like toast.

Hamas On The Ropes: A Progress Report. My latest contribution to Commentary Magazine commentary.org/jonathan-schan…

When did they stop operating? Ask the Egyptians.

Hezbollah requested citizens of Southern Lebanon to evacuate. What are they expecting/planning? ynet.co.il/news/article/s…

No better way to start a Friday than w/ the FDD Morning Brief. Today, I'm chatting with someone whose expertise is especially pertinent following 10/7: Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak דפנה ריצ׳מונד-ברק, an expert on tunnel warfare. Tune in before you tune out for the weekend. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

When people (& regimes) show you who they are, believe them. FDD Founder & President Clifford D. May joined Jonathan Schanzer on the FDD Morning Brief to discuss the US' unsavory habit of giving adversaries the benefit of the doubt. Full conversation 👇 📺 bit.ly/4darCuS 🎧