In an already volatile Middle East, the atmosphere has thickened with tension as Iran escalates its military readiness to unprecedented levels, issuing stark threats of retaliation against Israel. This comes in the wake of a brazen attack on its consulate in Damascus, an act that has pushed the region to the precipice of a broader conflict, teetering on the edge of erupting at any moment.

08 April 2024

Read more: Explainer: What Does A Possible Iranian Retaliation Mean For The Middle East?

The protesters on the streets of Tel Aviv are back in force, and this time they are not simply calling for the resignation of a government that was lawfully elected under Israel's election and parliamentary laws; they are demanding that Israel negotiate with Hamas for the release of prisoners. While opinions may vary on the first demand, it is the second that is misguided, dangerous, and harms Israel on an international level. To understand why, it's pivotal to illuminate the multifaceted nature of the negotiations between Israel and Hamas that have been ongoing.

07 April 2024

Read more: The Tel Aviv Protests Blur Reality And This Is Endangering Israel

Addressing the Challenges of a Post-War Gaza with Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts

As Israel continues its offensive in the wake of the horrific October 7 attacks, many are asking, “What will Gaza look like after the war?” Israelis and Palestinians alike are wondering, “Who will control Gaza? Will there be a two-state solution?” and “Can Israelis and Palestinians truly ever live side-by-side again?” None of the answers, it seems, will do. Whether it’s establishing a multinational Arab-led coalition or transferring control of the Gaza Strip to a civilian government under Israeli security control, no sooner is an approach introduced into political discussions than it is immediately dismissed because of notions that it simply won’t work.

05 April 2024

Read more: Can the Blockchain Bring Peace to the Middle East?

In a dramatic pivot that has stirred both controversy and debate, Senator Chuck Schumer, once a staunch opponent of the Iran nuclear deal and a vocal critic of policies perceived as adversarial to Israel, now appears to align more closely with positions that critics argue favor Hamas.

15 March 2024

Read more: Schumer's Stark Shift: Navigating Israel, Party Politics & Criticism

In a recent piece published by Tablet Magazine, Professor Abraham Wyner from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offered a compelling critique of the casualty figures provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health, an entity controlled by Hamas with a history of falsifying information for propaganda purposes. Wyner presented a highly detailed statistical analysis suggesting that the reported numbers are not grounded in reality but are likely manufactured or manipulated to serve a particular narrative.

11 March 2024

Read more: Exposing Inaccuracies: Gaza's Reported Casualty Figures Don't Add Up