Trump administration backs ‘new’ Syria, expanded Abraham Accords
Geostrategy-Direct, July 1, 2025 A “new” Syria that has proven it has moved out of the shadow of terrorism could join an expanded Abraham Accords, top U.S. officials said. (more…)
Report: Mossad created fake phone call, eliminated Iran air force brass in bunker
Geostrategy-Direct, June 24, 2025 On June 13, agents from Israel’s Mossad reportedly used a fake phone call to convince top commanders of Iran’s air force to gather for an (more…)
Report: New Hamas leader, ‘Ghost of al-Qassam,’ helped plan October 7 attack
Geostrategy-Direct, June 17, 2025 Ezzedin al-Haddad, an experienced fighter who helped plan the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has been handed control of Hamas operations in the Gaza (more…)
Once dominant Hizbullah signals strategic weakness, appeals for Lebanon’s protection
Geostrategy-Direct, June 10, 2025 Constant hammering by Israel’s military on its key outposts and weapons manufacturing facilities, has led Hizbullah to reach out to Lebanon’s leadership for help. The (more…)
The U.S. moves into post-Assad Syria; Sends troops, new envoy
Geostrategy-Direct, June 3, 2025 Responding to rapid changes in post-Assad Syria, the United States is redeploying troops and has appointed a new envoy to the Middle Eastern nation long (more…)
U.S., Kurds seen playing positive role in helping Syria clear ISIS camps
Geostrategy-Direct, May 27, 2025 When ISIS was defeated in Syria in 2019, thousands of jihadists were sent to camps in eastern Syria where they quickly established their own internal (more…)
Israel: Gaza documents suggest Oct. 7 attack planned to stop Israeli-Saudi talks
Geostrategy-Direct, May 20, 2025 The Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel was carried out by Iran-backed Hamas in an attempt to stop negotiations between Israel and Saudi Arabia’s (more…)
‘You can feel the difference’: Dozens fired at Beirut airport amid crackdown on Hizbullah
Geostrategy-Direct, May 13, 2025 The new leadership in Lebanon is cracking down on the Hizbullah terror group at one of the nation’s main import hubs. Dozens of employees at (more…)
Houthis continue to surprise; Iran proxy hit Ben Gurion airport, drained U.S. resources
Geostrategy-Direct, May 6, 2025 For more than a decade, the Yemen-based Houthi rebels and their capabilities have been underestimated by Middle East and Western foes alike. In its attacks (more…)