Category: Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Opposition to Israel’s war for survival fails to understand Hamas’s goals

If, during a protest against Israel, you chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” then you are ultimately calling for the destruction of Israel, echoing a goal of Hamas, not the Palestinian cause. If you are a college president who, without hesitation or equivocation, does not immediately denounce “calling for the

Israeli President Herzog: ‘An amalgamation of forces’ will likely govern post-conflict Gaza

Watch the event Online Event Tue, December 19, 2023 • 2:00 pm ET President Isaac Herzog discusses the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on domestic and foreign policy AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT— President Isaac Herzog discussed the Israel-Hamas war, its humanitarian consequences, economic impact and influence on Israel’s regional and global relations. Conflict Economy & Business

Threats from Yemen are increasing. It’s time to redesignate the Houthis.

When the Joe Biden administration reversed the Donald Trump administration’s 2021 Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation and the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation of the Houthi rebels, the stated intent was to support peace efforts, enable humanitarian relief, and deliver aid. Unfortunately, while the near-immediate reversal of the FTO status was meant to assist the millions of impoverished Yemenis dependent on

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on the Israel-Hamas war and the future of the Middle East

Watch the event Public Event Fri, December 8, 2023 • 9:00 am ET Egypt’s foreign minister on his country’s leadership, the war in Gaza and related challenges AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT— Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed the Israel-Hamas War, Egypt’s regional leadership and other challenges. Economy & Business Israel Middle East North Africa Event transcript Uncorrected

Panikoff interviewed by NEWSTALK1010 Toronto on Hamas’ attack on Israel

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Panikoff interviewed by Scripps News on Israel’s intelligence failure on Hamas attack

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