by James M Dorsey
The Middle East Report, Radio Islam, 18 July 2025
— Israel and Hamas remain divided on core issues: a permanent ceasefire, aid guarantees, and an Israeli withdrawal
— As Gaza ceasefire negotiations falter, Israel is moving ahead with plans to confine hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in makeshift tent camps in Rafah—a move widely seen as a prelude to forced expulsion.
— Gulf States Deepen Role in Syria’s Recovery
— Turkey and Israel Could Clash Over Syria’s Future
Channel News Asia Documentary: Israel-Iran Conflict – What’s Next? 18 July 2025
In 4 parts:
Part 1: How The Israel-Iran Conflict Exposed – The UN’s Irrelevance. JMD at minute 2:05
Part 2: Israel-Iran Ceasefire: Iran Wants To Close The Strait of Hormuz But Will It Really Happen. JMD appears at minutes 2:5, 5:05, and 7:38
Part 3: Israel-Iran Conflict: Where Do China and India Stand. No JMD appearance
Part 4: Why more countries may want nuclear weapons after the Iran-Israel conflict, JMD at minutes 8:50, 10:48, and 12:14
