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Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (July 8-15 ,2025)

IDF forces continued extensive aerial and ground attacks on Hamas and other terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip. Terrorist operatives were eliminated, including the former Hamas justice minister, battalion commanders and a Hamas operative who had held an Israeli hostage. Five IDF soldiers were killed during the fighting. The Hamas military wing admitted that it was planning to abduct soldiers; Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in an effort to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and secure the release of the hostages. The disagreements centered on the scope of the Israeli withdrawal and the distribution of humanitarian aid, while Hamas continued to blame Israel for the stalemate; The humanitarian aid fund announced the successful completion of a pilot program to distribute food directly to needy Gazans. Yasser Abu Shabab, head of a militia supported by Israel, announced the establishment of a body to coordinate aid efforts and ease civilian life; Senior Palestinian Authority officials said that only full PA governance in the Gaza Strip, disarmament of Hamas and general elections would end the internal Palestinian schism and restore legitimacy to the Palestinians. Hamas claimed it had never sought to rule the Strip and accused the PA of corruption and coordinating with Israel; A new "aid" ship departed from Italy in an attempt to "break the siege" on the Gaza Strip; An Israeli civilian was killed in a combined terrorist attack in Gush Etzion and a shooting was prevented in northern Samaria. Israeli security forces continued widespread counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria; a soldier was stabbed by a terrorist during an operation near Jenin; Two Palestinians were killed, one of them an American citizen, in a violent clash between Palestinians and Jewish settlers in Sinjil; The Palestinian foreign minister stated that the Palestinian Authority was ready to cooperate with the American president to achieve peace within a designated timeframe and added that the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia was not possible without the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (July 1–8 ,2025)

IDF forces continued extensive aerial and ground attacks on Hamas and other terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip and took control of 65% of the territory. Terrorist operatives were eliminated, including the commander of the Hamas naval force in the northern Gaza Strip. Eight IDF soldiers were killed in the fighting, including five who died when an explosive device detonated in Beit Hanoun; Hamas responded positively to the proposal for a sixty-day ceasefire and the release of hostages, while presenting demands for substantial amendments regarding humanitarian aid, IDF withdrawal, and an end to the war. As a result, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas began in Qatar in an attempt to reach agreements; Two American workers for the humanitarian aid foundation in the Gaza Strip were wounded by shrapnel grenades. For the first time, over one million meals were distributed in a single day at one of the foundation's distribution centers; An officer in the Hamas security forces admitted that the movement had lost control of the Gaza Strip and that armed clans were filling the vacuum. In anticipation of a ceasefire, Hamas security forces escalated their pursuit of "agents and collaborators with Israel," foremost among them Yasser Abu Shabab, who was ordered to surrender to face charges of treason. Abu Shabab claimed that he was acting only in coordination with the Palestinian Authority, not Israel; The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced its intention to dispatch another vessel in an effort to "break the siege" on the Gaza Strip; Israeli security forces continued extensive counterterrorism operations in Judea and Samaria. A terrorist squad en route to carrying out an attack was detained in the village of Barta'a, inside Israeli territory.
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The “Resistance Axis” and the Israel-Iran War

Iran's use of the proxy organizations throughout the Middle East which compose "resistance axis," is one of the central tenets of Iran's national security doctrine and has motivated its regional activity since the Islamic Revolution. A primary goal in constructing the "resistance axis" was to deter Israel from attacking Iran's nuclear facilities and to provide an immediate response in the event of such an attack; Israel's attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, found the "resistance axis" organizations in crisis after nearly two years of combat, during which many leaders and thousands of operatives were eliminated and their military capabilities were severely damaged. Throughout the 12 days of the Israel-Iran War, during which the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities were attacked and dozens of commanders and nuclear scientists were eliminated, the proxy organizations took virtually no offensive action against Israel and the United States. Instead, they issued statements of support for Iran and condemnation of Israeli and American attacks, while threatening they would intervene in the fighting if circumstances changed; Iran's leadership has yet to respond to the proxy organizations' lack of action during the war, but senior figures in Tehran have stated that the Islamic Republic remains committed to supporting the "resistance axis" until the "struggle against Israel" has been completed; From the perspective of the "resistance axis," the elimination of Mohammad Saeed Izadi (Hajj Ramadan), the head of the Palestine branch of the Revolutionary Guards' Qods Force, was critical. He was the key figure in Iran's ties with the Palestinian terrorist organizations and with Hezbollah, and played a role in preparing for the October 7, 2023 attack and massacre; The results of the Israel-Iran War will have an impact on the proxy organizations in the immediate future. The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have increased efforts to advance a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages, exerting greater pressure on Hamas; Hezbollah is struggling to rebuild its military-terrorist capabilities, has been forced to halt payments to homeowners affected by the fighting with Israel, and is facing increasing pressure to disarm; the issue of dismantling the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq has resurfaced; and the Houthis, who remain the only active "support arena," are attempting to raise their status within the "resistance axis," including by improving their military-terrorist capabilities with Iranian assistance; In ITIC assessment, Iran will now be forced to invest significant resources to rebuild the military capabilities damaged in the Israeli attacks and in stabilizing its military and security apparatus after the elimination of dozens of commanders. Despite the declarations of continued support for the "resistance axis," Iran will struggle to provide the scale of support for its proxies which existed before October 7, 2023. In all probability the elimination of Izadi will have a substantial impact on the continued financial and military support received by the proxy organizations because of his many years of experience. The proxies will also try to adapt to new, unprecedented concessions regarding their military capabilities.
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Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (June 24 – July 1 ,2025)

IDF forces continued extensive aerial and ground attacks targeting Hamas and other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorist operatives, including a senior operative in the Hamas military wing who was one of the planners of the October 7, 2023 attack and massacre. Seven IDF soldiers were killed in an explosion in the southern Gaza Strip, and another soldier was killed in the north; After the ceasefire in the Israel-Iran War, the United States, Qatar and Egypt increased efforts for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages, but fundamental disagreements remain regarding a long-term arrangement, Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hamas. Hamas placed responsibility for the failure of the talks so far on Israel and continued to demand a complete end to the war; Hamas continued to promote its "hunger" narrative despite the increase in humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip during June 2025. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced it had distributed over fifty million meals within a month of beginning its operations; There were exchanges of fire between gangs, clans and Hamas security forces which led to more repressive measures against Gazans suspected of looting aid trucks and collaborating with Israel. Hamas was reportedly desperate for a ceasefire in order to deal with "rogue elements."; A Hamas delegation went to Iran to attend the funeral of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers and nuclear scientists killed in the Israel-Iran War. Hamas figures met with the head of Turkish intelligence; Israeli security forces continued extensive counterterrorism activity in Judea and Samaria, during which a major Hamas terrorist network was uncovered in Hebron; The Palestinian Authority leadership welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran and called for a political process on the Palestinian front as well.
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Spotlight on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (June 17 – 24, 2025)

IDF forces continued extensive aerial and ground attacks against targets belonging to Hamas and the other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorist operatives, including the head of finances of the Hamas military wing. An IDF soldier was killed in the fighting in the southern Gaza Strip; Hamas denied reports of progress in the negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages, and reiterated its demand for international guarantees to end the fighting; The Gaza Humanitarian Fund continued its daily distribution of food packages, despite Hamas claims of deliberate gunfire attacking Gazans arriving at aid centers and alleged Israeli abduction attempts. A local clan announced the establishment of a force to secure the aid trucks; Following reports that Israel had formulated a secret plan to eliminate the Hamas leadership abroad, the movement increased its precautionary measures; A letter sent by the head of the Hamas military wing to the Houthi chief of staff was published, despite reports that a new Hamas military- commander would only be appointed to replace Muhammad al-Sinwar after a ceasefire had been declared or at the end of the war; A Hamas delegation visited Russia, and a Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine delegation met with the Egyptian minister of intelligence; Israeli security forces continued extensive counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, focusing on the Balata refugee camp in Nablus; The United States Supreme Court approved a law allowing families of victims of terrorist attacks to sue the Palestinian Authority and the PLO.
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Spotlight on Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (June 10 – 17 , 2025)

IDF forces continued extensive aerial and ground attacks on targets belonging to Hamas and the other terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian reports indicated a decrease in the intensity of the attacks and a withdrawal of forces from certain areas. Three IDF soldiers were killed in combat in the southern Gaza Strip; No progress has been made in the negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages. Hamas denied Iranian involvement in the negotiations. A senior Hamas figure said the Israel-Iran War might lead to a temporary ceasefire in the Strip; The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation continued distributing food packages, for the first time operating all four of its distribution points in one day while facing Hamas accusations of deliberate gunfire on civilians who had come to the distribution centers; Hamas security forces in the Gaza Strip continued taking action against members of the armed militia of Yasser Abu Shabab, which receives support from Israel. Documents were published revealing Hamas' method for exploiting humanitarian aid entering the Strip; The land convoy with 1,500 volunteers which set out from Tunisia to the Rafah Crossing was forced to turn back after authorities in eastern Libya blocked its path and Egyptian authorities expelled foreign activists. Activists in Malaysia announced their intention to send a thousand vessels to "break the siege" on the Gaza Strip; IDF forces killed a terrorist who carried out a shooting at a checkpoint near the settlement of Hermesh in western Samaria. Israeli security forces continued extensive counterterrorism activity in Judea and Samaria; The Two-State Solution conference planned to be held in New York under the sponsorship of France and Saudi Arabia was postponed because of the Israel-Iran War. 
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