Hamas is a Palestinian organization with both political and military wings. Founded in 1987 during the First Intifada, it has played a significant role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hamas combines Palestinian nationalist and Islamist elements in its ideology, with the goal of liberating Palestinian territories from Israeli control. Hamas came to power in Gaza in 2007 after a violent conflict with Fatah, its Palestinian rival. This led to a division between Hamas-controlled Gaza and Fatah-controlled West Bank, a situation that continues to this day. The organization has employed a variety of tactics, including violence and terrorism such as suicide bombings…
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The Qatari government’s initiation of financial support for Hamas in 2007 marked the beginning of a significant and somewhat contentious chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics. During this period, Qatar largely operated its funding for Hamas without significant international oversight. This allowed the Qatari government to channel financial assistance to the Palestinian militant group without the transparency or accountability typically expected in the international arena. As the years passed, this financing became increasingly coordinated with not only the Palestinian territories but also Israel, the United States, and the United Nations. However, despite these efforts at coordination and transparency, Qatar maintained independent…
Federal prosecutors and the FBI have initiated a wide-ranging investigation into potential public corruption related to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 election campaign. The inquiry revolves around suspicions of collusion between the campaign and the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign contributions. The investigation was brought to public attention when federal agents conducted an early-morning raid at the residence of the mayor’s chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, who is a campaign consultant closely tied to advancing the mayor’s initiatives. The investigators are also looking into the involvement of a Brooklyn construction company with Turkish connections and a small Washington, D.C. university with…
The Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, are a significant faction involved in the long-standing conflict in Yemen. It’s worth noting that they have not received an official designation as a terrorist organization by the United States or the majority of other nations. This nuanced classification stems from the complex nature of the Yemeni conflict, where multiple actors are engaged in a multifaceted struggle. The conflict in Yemen has its roots in a political and power struggle that escalated into a full-fledged armed conflict. The Houthi rebels, who adhere to the Shiite Zaydi faith, have been a prominent player…
As the Biden administration’s tenure has seen Iran’s oil revenue exceed $80 billion, a Republican senator, Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa, is introducing legislation aimed at expediting federal funding for operations to seize Iranian tankers. The bill, obtained by news agencies, seeks to remove bureaucratic obstacles that have hindered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from capturing Iranian oil vessels before they can unload their illicit crude. The DHS’s investigations bureau, responsible for monitoring Iran’s oil trade, has cited “policy limitations” imposed by the Biden Treasury Department as a barrier to their mission. This situation has allowed Iran’s illegal oil…
FBI Director Christopher Wray stated during a congressional hearing that the recent attack by Hamas on Israel is likely to inspire the most significant terror threat to the United States since the rise of ISIS nearly a decade ago. He mentioned that multiple foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans and the West since the start of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, increasing the threat from homegrown U.S. violent extremists. Wray compared the inspirational impact of Hamas and its allies to that of ISIS when it established its self-proclaimed caliphate several years ago. This testimony was given at…
As concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continue to mount, there is a growing sense of unease in Washington and Western capitals. The fear is that Israel’s military actions could potentially lead to a broader regional conflict involving Iran or its proxy forces. On Sunday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared that Israel had “crossed red lines,” which might compel a response from multiple parties. While many experts believe that both Washington and Tehran are not eager for a regional war, the situation is delicate, and the high intensity of Israel’s actions in Gaza, resulting in a significant…
In the lead-up to COP28, Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, recently delivered a keynote speech at the tenth-anniversary meeting of The Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland. This gathering, with over 2,000 participants from more than 60 countries, is the largest international event focused on the Arctic and its role in climate change. The Arctic is a crucial region for climate study due to its rapid climate change impact. Almheiri emphasized the significance of the Arctic in regulating global climate, noting that it’s warming at twice the rate of the rest of the…
On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a controversial statement, asserting that Hamas should not be classified as a terrorist organization but rather as “mujahideen” who are defending their homeland. Erdogan delivered this message during a gathering of his AK Party faction in parliament and received a standing ovation from his supporters. In his speech, he emphasized that Turkey’s perspective on Hamas differs from that of the West and Israel, stating, “The West owes you a lot. But Turkey does not owe you anything.” He further defended his stance by using the term “Mujahideen,” which is an Arabic word…
Iran’s foreign minister accused the United States of orchestrating Israel’s military actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip during a fiery speech at the United Nations. He warned that if the conflict did not cease, the U.S. “will not be spared from this fire.” During his address, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed support for peace and security but firmly stated that an expansion of the war in the region was unwelcome. He emphasized that if the violence in Gaza persisted, the consequences would not be limited. Amir-Abdollahian called for an end to what he termed the “genocide” and “forced displacement of the…
