What will happen if US military aid to Israel needs to end?
An Iron Dome air defense missile and two F-35 fighter jets are seen superimposed over a collage of the US and Israeli flags in this illustrative image.(photo credit: Canva, IDF…
Watch Dr. Mandel Discuss the Change in the Middle East since the Trump Inauguration
March 18, 2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch this comprehensive up-to-the-day analysis of President Trump’s disruptive, unpredictable influence on the Middle East and willingness to use force. Topics range from…
Watch my interview discussing the American-led hostage talks in Doha, Qatar
Dear MEPIN Readers, March 16, 2025 Watch my interview on i24News today discussing: Mark Your Calendar: This Tuesday, March 18 at Noon EST, Sarah Stern, founder and President of EMET,…
Watch Dr. Mandel’s Talk, “Israel and the Middle East Under a New President”
Dear MEPIN Readers, For a comprehensive overview of the Middle East, Israel, and the fight against anti-Semitism, watch my talk where I discuss: As always, please share your thoughts. Eric…
The Middle East’s problems: Israel offers answers and opportunities
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak to reporters before meeting at the White House this month. The writer says their talks marked the return to the…
Israel’s Elite Unit 669 and the scars its members hide
On Sunday, July 12, 2020, the establishment ceremony of the wing that unites all the special air forces in the army was held. The wing includes, among others, the “Shaldag”…
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…