CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed regarding Hamas in Gaza. [Starts at 5:34]

In an interview with WELT, terrorism expert and Senior Director of the Counter Extremism Project Hans-Jakob Schindler warned that the second phase of the ceasefire in the Gaza war is the biggest hurdle. Without the planned Arab-led stabilization...

Despite the peace agreement, there are still reports of executions by Hamas. “As soon as Israel withdraws, Hamas will claim power. Clans and smaller militias will not stand a chance,” says [CEP Senior Director] Middle East expert Hans-Jakob Schindler...

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed on terrorism financing and Hamas financing in Germany.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler quoted throughout documentary on terrorism financing in Germany. Attacks such as those carried out by the so-called Islamic State or Hamas show with brutal severity that terrorism is possible anytime...

CEP Welcomes the Return of All Living Hostages to Israel, Applauds Exceptional Role of President Trump, His Negotiating Team and Regional Partners in Securing Potentially Transformational Gaza Deal

Counter Extremism Project CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace remarked on the first phase of the U.S.-mediated breakthrough hostage deal between Israel and Hamas:

CEP Webinar: Linkages Between Antisemitic Key Actors and Organized Crime

The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) invites you to the webinar “Linkages Between Antisemitic Key Actors and Organized Crime”, which will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed in studio on Hamas and the Gaza deal. “Today, in a region where nothing is ever guaranteed to go well, today went well. But tomorrow is the real difficult part. How is Gaza going to be...

CEP Senior Director Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler interviewed in studio on the Gaza deal and what to watch, and Hamas and its status after two years of conflict.

Hans-Jakob Schindler analyzes the current situation in the Middle East following the US President's speech. Despite international efforts, Hamas remains a decisive factor of uncertainty: disarming Hamas is currently impossible, says Hans-Jakob...