FDD Morning Brief

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Assaf Orion, the Liz and Mony Rueven International Fellow at The Washington Institute.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

Ehud Yaari, Lafer International Fellow at The Washington Institute and seasoned Israeli reporter, shares his insights on the escalating multi-front conflict in the Middle East. He discusses Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah and the strategic importance of the 8200 intelligence unit. Yaari highlights concerns regarding Iran's influence in regional dynamics and the implications for U.S. terrorism efforts following an environmental crisis. The conversation dives deep into the complexities of ceasefire negotiations and the ongoing challenges facing Israel and its neighbors.

In this discussion, Andrew Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, delves into the current multi-front war in the Middle East, particularly the Gaza conflict and its political fallout. He examines Israel's military strategies against Hamas, the complexities of hostage situations, and the role of propaganda. The conversation also touches on Iran's military limitations and nuclear advancements, emphasizing the urgent need for U.S. involvement to maintain regional stability and prevent miscalculations that could lead to escalation.

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Seth Frantzman, Senior Middle East Correspondent and Analyst at The Jerusalem Post and an FDD adjunct fellow.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Advisor Richard Goldberg delivers timely situational updates and analyses on the latest headlines and developments in Israel, Lebanon, and beyond, followed by a conversation with Melissa Weiss, Executive Editor of Jewish Insider.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with FDD Chief Executive Mark Dubowitz.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with Reuel Marc Gerecht, former CIA Iranian-targets officer and current FDD senior fellow.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jonathan Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on breaking news out of the Middle East on the deaths of top Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, followed by a conversation with Aviva Klompas, Co-Founder and CEO of Boundless Israel and former Head of Speechwriting at Israel's Mission to United Nations.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis on headlines of the Middle East, followed by a conversation with The Honorable Elliott Abrams, Former U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela and Former Deputy National Security Advisor.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/