The Gatestone Institute

1. Iran: Heading for Another Ceasefire?

   Under the system created by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei, even the chiefs of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are not allowed to hold staff meetings without prior approval of the Office of the Supreme Guide ("Beit-e

2. Selective Outrage: When Hezbollah Attacks

   [T]he latest escalation in hostilities did not begin with Israel. It began with Hezbollah. Israel found itself faced with ongoing rocket fire from Lebanon and the presence of a heavily armed group on its border – in contravention of UN Security Council

3. Why Does the European Commission Support the Muslim Brotherhood?

   "European institutions demonstrate a continued record of engagement with and support for Muslim Brotherhood-related organisations. The most visible examples occur in the form of direct funding." — Paul Stott and Tommaso Virgili, in the report "The Muslim

4. Lebanon: From 'Switzerland of the Middle East' to Iran's Puppet

   Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem dismissed the talks as "futile" and reaffirmed that his organization will not disarm. Wafiq Safa, a senior Hezbollah official, told The Associated Press that his organization will refuse to abide by any agreements

5. Lebanon and Israel Have Opened a Historic Door. Washington Must Not Let Iran Shut It

   President Joseph Aoun deserves real credit for helping make this possible. Moving forward in the face of Hezbollah's pressure and threats... was an act of political courage. It reflected an understanding that Lebanon cannot recover as long as an armed