Israel’s Elite Unit 669 and the scars its members hide
A rescue drill was performed by Unit 669 of the Israel Defense Forces on April 2, 2014. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90. One of the most critical needs supported by American…
Watch My Analysis of Rubio’s Expedited Arms Shipments to Israel and How That Plays into the Witkoff Hostage Deal
Dear MEPIN Readers, My analysis covers: As always, please share your thoughts and the interview with friends. Eric
Gaza next steps, 22 hostages remaining, Lebanon ceasefire ending, and more
Dear MEPIN readers, Watch this comprehensive analysis discussing: What is possible in Gaza? Will all the hostages return? With the Lebanese ceasefire ending, what will happen next? Is Qatar a…
Watch: Analysis of Hostage Negotiations, Arab Proposal, Could Hamas Remain in Gaza, and Palestinian civilian complicity?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my analysis discussing: As always, please share your thoughts and follow me on Instagram @drericmandel. Eric
Watch analysis of Rubio’s Middle East trip, Phase 2 of hostage deal, Qatar Emir Visits Iran, Egyptian plan for Gaza, What Would Help Trump Make His Israel Case
Dear MEPIN Readers • Will Israel let Hamas stay in power in exchange for US help targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities? • How will Israel respond to Trump’s desire for a…
The Trump administration needs a Turkish-Syria policy right now
Men lower the coffin of a Syrian Democratic Forces fighter killed by a Turkish-backed militia in the northeastern village of Daoudiya, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) While the…
Watch my interview on Trump, Hostages, Gaza, and the Lebanese Ceasefire
Dear MEPIN Readers, My comprehensive interview with my colleague and friend Brian Schrauger discusses the following: Eric
Watch my analysis of the Trump strategy on Gaza, its implications for the hostage deal, and what the Trump administration should do next with Iran.
Watch the three short segments below. Watch my 3-part analysis in short segments of: 1. The bombshell announcement could change the landscape of the Middle East, forcing regional players to…
Analysis of Crucial Meeting Between Trump and Netanyahu on Tuesday
Dear MEPIN readers, What will Trump and Bibi discuss, resolve, and disagree about in Washington? · Will Hamas have to remain in power in exchange for ending the hostilities? ·…
Analysis: US Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff enters the perilous path of negotiating with Jihadists, Islamists and their apologists
Dear MEPIN readers, Today’s interview discusses the challenges of Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, in shepherding the subsequent phases of the hostage negotiations with Hamas. In addition, is President…