Eye on Extremism: October 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump threatened action on Thursday against Hamas over public executions carried out by the terrorist group after Israel withdrew from portions of the Gaza Strip under a US-backed ceasefire deal. “If Hamas continues to kill people...

Counter Extremism Project Condemns Banning of Israeli Fans from Aston Villa Soccer Game, in Violation of U.S., UK and EU Laws

Calls for Sanctions on British MP Ayoub Khan Aston Villa’s Actions Disqualifies Itself from Appearing in U.S. and Europa League Games

Al-Qassam Brigades Propaganda: Evolution Since October 7—Part 2 Dissemination

This is the second entry in a three-part blog series discussing the evolution of al-Qassam Brigades’ content, dissemination strategies, and the policy implications for combating terrorist content online.

Eye on Extremism: October 16, 2025

A senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office stressed to The Times of Israel on Wednesday that the war in Gaza is still “not over,” despite US President Donald Trump’s insistence earlier this week that it is, and a letter from the government to...

Eye on Extremism: October 15, 2025

The U.S. military is warning Hamas to stop violence in the wake of a reported video showing eight people being killed in Gaza. “We strongly urge Hamas to immediately suspend violence and shooting at innocent Palestinian civilians in Gaza – in both...

Following the partial withdrawal of the Israeli army, Hamas is now taking bloody revenge on those who were not loyal to it, says security expert [CEP Senior Director] Hans-Jakob Schindler.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed on the current situation in Gaza Strip and Hamas. [Starts at 4:36]

Middle East expert Hans-Jakob Schindler analyses the role of UNRWA in the Gaza Strip, the challenges posed by Hamas and discusses the chances of an international stabilization force: "It can't go on like this," says Schindler on WELT TV.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler on the phoenix runde talk show to discuss Gaza and the ceasefire deal.

Eye on Extremism: October 14, 2025

Israel joined the families in celebration on Monday as Hamas released the 20 remaining living hostages under the Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, who came to Israel to mark the event. Hamas is yet to release the remains of...