CAIR, Mamdani, and the Mainstreaming of Antisemitism
In the aftermath of Zohran Mamdani’s election and with Israel-hater Linda Sarsour revealing that the CAIR-affiliated Unity and Justice PAC was a key supporter, many in the Jewish community are…
Reflections on Zohran Mamdani’s Election and a Gaza Update
November 5, 2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, I wanted to share a short Instagram post with my thoughts on the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York’s next mayor — and…
Senators Reject Trump’s Controversial Nominee to Kuwait
October 30, 2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, Kuwait rarely grabs headlines like the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, or Saudi Arabia, but it remains a strategically important Gulf nation. It is now in…
In Conversation: Dr. Eric Mandel and Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch on Qatar, Turkey, Trump, and Gaza’s Future
Dear MEPIN Readers, I had the pleasure of joining Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch on ILTV for a wide-ranging discussion on Qatar and Turkey’s influence in Gaza and the Middle…
Inside the Middle East: My Discussion with Analyst Yaakov Lappin on the Debrief
October 27,2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, I’m excited to share my recent interview on The Debrief: The Lappin Assessment, hosted by one of my most trusted analysts on military, defense, and…
Watch Dr. Mandel on i24: Why Letting Qatar Shape Gaza’s Future Is a Strategic Mistake
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today I discussed President Trump’s meeting with the Qatari Emir and Prime Minister aboard Air Force One, what Qatar seeks in Gaza and from Washington, the growing…
Linking Gaza’s ‘Day After’ to the West Bank’s Future
Palestinians walk past rubble as they return to their neighborhood, following Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in…
Israel’s Post–October 7 Reality: Disarm Hamas, Confront Iran, and Reassess U.S. Partners in Qatar and Turkey
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my latest comprehensive interview with my colleague and friend Brian Schrauger, we analyze the shifting dynamics across Israel, Gaza, and the wider region. Our conversation explores:…
Ceasefire Uncertainty: Can Washington Rely on Qatar to Deradicalize Gaza?
Watch my second interview today — this one is shorter, about five minutes — where I discuss: As always, I welcome your thoughts and questions. – Eric
Israel must secure Trump’s support to confront Hamas provocations
View of Gaza photo by Eric Mandel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must persuade President Trump, his advisers, and the US military team monitoring the ceasefire that Hamas’s violations cannot be…