Published on the Chinese network FengShows, Dan Feferman breaks down why nationwide protests in Iran have put the regime under intense pressure and what that means for Israel and Middle East security. Drawing on on-the-ground developments and expert insights, Dan explains how Iran’s leadership views Israel, how missile and proxy strategies shape the region, and whether this moment could be a turning point for the Islamic Republi

The U.S. Treats Maduro Like a Cartel Boss, Not a President The United States did not arrest Nicolás Maduro. It did something more radical. By indicting Venezuela’s sitting president as a narco-terrorist, Washington quietly redrew the line between sovereignty and criminality. No invasion, no regime change, no handcuffs, just law used as power. In this video essay, Dan Feferman explains why this move matters far beyond Caracas, how it signals a return of hard geographic influen

In this interview, Dan Feferman , editor in chief of Middle East 24 , breaks down the shift toward a more assertive American posture, the revival of Monroe Doctrine thinking, and the message it sends to regimes like Iran, Russia, and China. From Tehran’s likely response and internal crackdowns, to the risks facing Israelis and Jewish communities abroad, Feferman explains why this moment marks a turning point, and why intelligence coordination and deterrence matter more than e

Co-editor of Middle East 24 Dan Fefferman weighs in on whether tensions between Turkey and Israel amount to an indirect conflict or a rivalry driven by competing regional interests.

Sharaka's Dan Feferman (Israel) and Ahmed Alkhuzaie (Bahrain) join Cantor Eyal Bitton in a discussion of the prospects for peace in the Middle East. What does normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel mean for peace? How likely is it? How do the October 7 massacre and the ensuing war between Israel and Hamas factor in?

Gaza Withdrawals, Hostages, and Strategic Risk In this tense interview on News9, Dan Feferman  explains why Israel’s withdrawal from key areas in Gaza is a calculated security move — not a concession. He breaks down the logic behind the “yellow line,” the need to control smuggling corridors, and how Israel balances civilian return, hostage negotiations, and international legitimacy while keeping military options open. 🎯 “Israel is withdrawing from major Palestinian populatio

Rafah, Hostages, and Political Pressure In this sharp interview on Al Arabiya English, Dan Feferman  unpacks the mounting pressure on Israel — from stalled hostage negotiations to growing fractures inside Netanyahu’s coalition. Feferman explains why Israel agreed to open the Rafah crossing under the Trump 20-point plan, how Hamas’s delays are shaping Israeli strategy, and why aid narratives differ so sharply between Israel, the UN, and humanitarian groups. He also addresses w

Israel’s Decisive Moment in Gaza As IDF tanks enter Gaza City for the first time, Israel reaches a critical turning point in its war against Hamas. In this urgent TalkTV interview, Dan Feferman  explains why this ground maneuver is the decisive push to force Hamas to surrender and free the hostages. He outlines the risks of urban combat, Israel’s efforts to minimize civilian harm, and why the war can end immediately if Hamas lays down its weapons and releases those it is hold

Western Pressure, Hamas Leverage, and the Gaza Dilemma In this urgent interview on Al Arabiya English, Dan Feferman  warns that premature recognition of a Palestinian state would reward Hamas for October 7 and risk turning Gaza into another Hezbollah-style terror enclave. He explains how Hamas hijacks humanitarian aid, why Israel is making unprecedented efforts to allow aid delivery, and why real international pressure must be directed at Hamas — not Jerusalem. At stake is re

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Dan Feferman, a Middle East and Jewish studies scholar who serves as the chairman of the peace-building NGO Sharaka.