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…
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…
Reporting from Israel: Who is really responsible for Gaza’s hunger?
Dear MEPIN Readers, September 4, 2025 — Kerem Shalom Crossing, Israel Kerem Shalom tells the truth. Acres of food—fresh fruit, vegetables, and supplies—stand waiting. Donated by the UAE, the World…
Watch Dr. Eric Mandel on ILTV: Gaza City takeover
August 11, 2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, Is Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to temporarily reoccupy Gaza a strategic necessity—or a trap that could strain the US–Israel alliance? I discuss this with…
Witkoff Urges Gaza Endgame Strategy as U.S. Support for Israel Erodes – Watch i24News
Dear MEPIN readers, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to wrap up the war in Gaza, conveying a clear message from President Trump. The pressure is growing—both…
A diplomat’s view of Israel
An effective strategic plan combines military strength, political leadership, and diplomacy. Having written much about Israel’s security, intelligence, and defensive challenges, I wanted to highlight the diplomatic perspective concerning the…
What we keep getting wrong in the Middle East
On Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah expert. I am often confronted with a dual reality, conveying what I see and learn in the Middle East and what I teach to…
What’s happening to all the aid sent to Gaza?
GAZA STRIP, GAZA – APRIL 23: United Nations (UN) and World Health Organization (WHO) aid trucks wait for Israel’s permission before entering Gaza on April 23, 2024. The trucks waiting…
Dr. Eric Mandel video and photo updates from Israel May 10-18, 2024
Dear MEPIN Readers, greetings from Israel. Israel has been harshly criticized for withholding humanitarian aid in Gaza. So, I decided to interview the Israeli officer in charge of getting humanitarian…
Why is the New York Times taking the word of UNRWA?
UNWRA, the United Nations Works and Relief Agency, is one of the core problems that perpetuates the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Please follow me on Instagram for more content. As always, please…