War with Iran: Hypocrisy over Israel-U.S. strikes, Israeli unity
Dear MEPIN Readers, My interview this morning was cut short due to missile strikes in Israel, but in the few minutes we had, I was able to address several critical…
Will Syria Be a Jihadist State in 10 Years?
Soldiers from Hay’at at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS ), a prominent Sunni Islamist militant group and political organization formerly affiliated with al-Qaeda, hold a demonstration in Damascus, Syria. Chris McGrath/Getty Images…
US must keep Iraq central as Iran rebuilds its Ring of Fire
IRAQ’S PRIME MINISTER Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani (left) meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran earlier this year. Israeli officials warn that Iranian-controlled Iraqi militias are regaining strength, the writer…
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…
Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role
By U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – Embassy Dedication Ceremony Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump’s address to the Knesset naturally centered on the return of the hostages and the strength of the…
Netanyahu-Trump Negotiations
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will there be a ceasefire deal? How much pressure will President Trump apply on Prime Minister Netanyahu for an interim agreement, especially after the U.S. supported Israel…
Watch my interview on Israel Update with Brian Schrauger
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview with my colleague Brian Schrauger. It discusses a range of hot-button issues, including Iran negotiations, a preemptive Israeli strike, Gaza, the US-Israel relationship,…
Tehran will offer nuke concessions to satisfy Trump ‘victory,’ ensure regime lives on
Military personnel stand guard at a nuclear facility in the Zardanjan area of Isfahan, Iran, April 19, 2024, in this screengrab taken from video.(photo credit: WANA/REUTERS) Steve Witkoff said that…
Watch Dr. Mandel on Iran International Discuss America’s Options With Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, I am pleased to share with you my interview on Iran International. This satellite media outlet has gained notoriety for confronting the Iranian government and publicizing the…
Watch my interview on US tariffs on Israel, why Bibi is the best option to negotiate with Trump, the Iranian nuclear file, and more
Dear MEPIN readers, Introducing unprecedented US tariffs primarily based on trade deficits is upending the world economic order. In Israel’s case, since 1985, 98% of American goods have had zero…