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Facebook Fatwa: Saudi Clerics, Wahhabi Islam and Social Media
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has released the first-ever study of what radical Saudi Wahhabists are preaching to their followers about the United States and non-Muslims on social media sites.
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Hamas Threatens to Shutter Christian Schools in Hamas-Run Gaza
The Hamas government in the Gaza Strip is threatening to shutter five Christian schools for allowing boys and girls to study in the same classroom, according to reports. more...
Report: Hamas Faux ‘Journalists’ Remain on Newseum’s Memorial Wall
The names of two terrorists whose inclusion in a tribute by the Newseum to journalists killed in the line of duty stirred controversy last month, remain on the Newseum’s “Memorial Wall,”... more...
More Bad News From the Middle East
It has been apparent for some time that when Secretary of State John Kerry (in his current spot or while in the Senate) gets pumped up about something (e.g. Bashar al-Assad is a reformer... more...
GCC to Scrutinise Hizbollah Interests
The Gulf Cooperation Council has said it will consider measures to curb Hizbollah's interests in member states as the Lebanese Shiite group has admitted that it is supporting... more...
Mideast War in Our Time?
An assassin’s bullet among sectarian tensions was all it took to push the European powers into the catastrophic “war to end all wars” in 1914. By slaying an Austrian archduke... more...
Assad: Arab World Ready to Join Fight Against Israel
Syrian President Bashar Assad told Al-Manar TV on Thursday that “there is pressure by the people to open a new front on the Golan.” “Even among the Arab world there is a clear... more...
Report: Hezbollah Orders Hamas Out of Lebanon
Lebanese Shi’ite group Hezbollah has ordered Palestinian Sunni group Hamas to have its operatives leave Lebanon effective immediately. A senior Hezbollah security official... more...
US Congressman Introduces Legislation That Would Ensure Israel Maintains Its Qualitative Military
Representative Doug Collins (R-GA), Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, has introduced legislation to further the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security. more...
US Treasury Takes Action Against Hezbollah Funders
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday listed two Lebanese exchange houses as institutions of “primary money laundering concern” for their work with Hezbollah, invoking Section 311... more...
US Targets Hezbollah’s Financial Arms in Lebanon
A move by the United States to designate two Lebanese exchange agencies as primary money launderers seeks to prevent Hezbollah from abusing the country’s financial system... more...
Iran Unleashed, Unbowed
One of the Obama administration talking points is that it has weakened and isolated the Iranian regime. Aside from the economic beating Iran has taken, there really isn’t any evidence... more...
Succession Plans
A Republican congressman warned Tuesday that the Palestinian Authority would lose U.S. aid if officials affiliated with terror group Hamas succeed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. more...
Secret Cahoots More Likely with Jordan Than Turkey
Two recent unconfirmed reports that Israel is secretly cooperating with Jordan and Turkey to safeguard its regional interests do not necessarily mean anything. The Sunday Times reported that... more...
After Fayyad
Last weekend, Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigned. We understand if that wasn't a sizzling news bulletin for most Americans. But Fayyad was important. He drew international... more...
Abbas to Appoint PM or Head Gov’t Himself
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has not decided who will replace Salam Fayyad as PA prime minister, sources in Ramallah said on Sunday. Abbas is expected to begin consultations... more...
Wheels Off the Bus in Obama Middle East Policy: Fayyad Quits
Salam Fayyad has resigned as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority. Losing practically the only Palestinian leader committed to building civil society and limiting corruption is a blow... more...
Who Will Be the Next Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority?
Mahmoud Abbas formally accepted the resignation of his prime minister, Salam Fayyad, this weekend despite the best efforts of the U.S. and John Kerry to reconcile the two. more...
Fayyad’s Exit Signals Oslo’s Bankruptcy
The resignation of Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is a pivotal moment in the history of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Given that it is the product of an internal Palestinian... more...
Middle East Peace Prospects Spark Debate
Students gathered to watch Middle East experts Gaith al-Omari and Jonathan Schanzer debate issues regarding Israel and Palestine last night. The event was sponsored by the Coalition of Hopkins Activists... more...
Hamas, Qatar Ties Strengthen
Hamas has reelected a prominent Qatar-based official to head its inner circle, further solidifying ties between the terror group and the wealthy Islamic government, according to reports. more...