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Israel and the West have a common stake in ensuring that the deep divisions among jihadis remain in place.

"There are some 30,000 jihadi fighters in Syria alone. They see this as the perfect opportunity to act against Israel".

Published in the Jerusalem Report, June 24, 2014

This Research Note analyses Hamas's standing after it deserted the "Axis of Resistance" and Damascus, positioning itself in the Sunni coalition against the Assad regime in Syria.

 

First published by Perspectives on Terrorism, Vol. VII, Issue 5 (October 2013)

The rise of the “Muslim Brotherhood” to power in Egypt in the January 25th 2013 revolution in free and democratic elections, and the discussions surrounding a new constitution approved in a referendum in December 2012, were among the most difficult and dangerous issues in the dispute which eventually led to the counterrevolution, and the ousting of Morsi from the presidency by the liberal movement led by the Egyptian army.

Since the uprising began in Syria in March 2011, more than 100,000 people have been killed, 1.6 million people have fled the country becoming refugees, and 4.25 million people are internally displaced. President Assad faces opposition from the Free Syrian Army as well as a coalition opposition group called the Syrian National Coalition. The United States military believes that there are 50 chemical weapon and production sites across the country with one of the main centers at Al Safir that could be at risk

In light of the recent crisis in Egypt and the pivotal role played by the Muslim Brotherhood, it is important to understand what does the Muslim Brotherhood stand for? 

First published by Palestinian Media Watch

Written by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik