Epstein Secrets

of Hamas' miscalculations was expecting Egypt to be supportive of its actions, which, when combined with Israel's fear of alienating the regime in Cairo, would allow Hamas to escalate the conflict without it spinning out of control. The hope was not off base. In August, Egyptian President Mohamed E

o has a relation with a commander of Qassam, he considers himself the holder of a diplomatic passport. You have a password that opens all doors." Jonathan Schanzer, author of the 2008 book "Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine," said Qassam has had four distinct phases. The first was a single-minded foc

From: Office of Terje Rod-Larsen Sent: Sun 11/18/2012 6:41:38 PM Subject: November 17 update 17 November, 2012 Article 1. Spiegel Cairo's Balancing Act Ulrike Putz Article 2. Foreign Policy A Pillar of Problems Jonathan Schanzer Article 3. The Atlantic Israel's Lack of Strateg

ct: November 17 update 17 November, 2012 Article 1. Spiegel Cairo's Balancing Act Ulrike Putz Article 2. Foreign Policy A Pillar of Problems Jonathan Schanzer Article 3. The Atlantic Israel's Lack of Strategic Thinking Jeffrey Goldberg Article 4. The Christian Science Monitor For both Hamas and Israe

expressing only vague sympathy for the "aspirations of the people." Different leaders of Hamas have found new homes for themselves: Abu-Marzuq in Cairo; Muhammad Nazzal in Amman; Imad al-Alami (the military supremo) went back to Gaza. But no country — except far-away Qatar — has so far agreed to a

cle 2. USA TODAY In once-quiet Jordan, air of unrest looms Sarah Lynch Article 3. Foreign Policy Saudi Arabia Is Arming the Syrian Opposition Jonathan Schanzer Article 4. The Financial Times Syria, the case for staying out Gideon Rachman Article 5 The Council on Foreign Relations Iran's Elections and

expressing only vague sympathy for the "aspirations of the people." Different leaders of Hamas have found new homes for themselves: Abu- Marzuq in Cairo; Muhammad Nazzal in Amman; Imad al-Alami (the military supremo) went back to Gaza. But no country — except far-away Qatar — has so far agreed to ac

icle 2. USA TODAY In once-quiet Jordan, air of unrest looms Sarah Lynch Article 3. Foreign Policy Saudi Arabia Is Arming the Syrian Opposition Jonathan Schanzer Article 4. The Financial Times Syria, the case for staying out Gideon Rachman Article 5. The Council on Foreign Relations Iran's Elections and