Amine Ayoub

Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood Problem:

Why Israel must remain on guard

Al-Shara has disavowed the Syrian Brotherhood, but ominously, has refused to force its dissolution. Opinion.

Detained, interrogated, deported:

Journalist interrogated over Israeli passport stamps

MEF condemns Cuba after fellow Amine Ayoub was detained for 32 hours without food or water and interrogated about Israeli passport stamps in a calculated act of authoritarian harassment.

The Unspeakable Weapon:

Hamas's sexual terror demands elimination, not negotiation

Hamas’s explicit rejection of peace, compromise, and human decency makes negotiation impossible and counterproductive. Opinion.

The PKK’s Demise:

Strategic risks for Israel amid a resurgent Turkey

Turkey, unencumbered and emboldened by the demise of a longstanding internal foe, can pivot fully to its broader regional ambitions—ambitions that increasingly run counter to Israeli interests. Opinion.

Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran calls for Anti-Israel Alliance

Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.

Why ending the Gaza War is way harder than it sounds

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear: a ceasefire would only come on Israel’s terms, primarily the unconditional return of all hostages and dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities. Well? Opinion.

Operation Gideon's Chariots:

Qatar negotiations are not the path to peace - the IDF is

Israel’s measured ‘concluding moves’—not Qatar negotiations—are the only path to lasting peace. They reflect resolve, not vengeance. Opinion.

Israel on Fire: Terror by arson ןgnites a new war front

What many initially feared might be natural turned out to be something far more sinister: deliberate ecological terror. Opinion.

300 executions and rising:

Is Saudi Arabia pretending to reform but reverting to brutality?

Saudi Arabia wants credit for reforms while silencing the very voices that demanded them. Opinion.

Turkey’s rise Is America’s loss: Saving the Eastern Med Alliance

Washington must stop indulging fantasies about Turkey "coming back to the table." Erdogan’s government has made its choice. Opinion.

Amine Ayoub?

Syria’s 'new face': Don’t fall for Ahmed al-Sharaa’s 'peace' scam

Belief in Ahmed al-Sharaa’s promises is a mistake that could cost Israel dearly. What Sharaa has mastered is not moderation, but marketing. Opinion.

France is at a crossroads:

Islamism, secularism, and the criminalization of warning bells

Political Islam—especially the Muslim Brotherhood—is not a religion, but a calculated ideological project. Opinion.

Hezbollah Is here:

Europe and North Africa can no longer afford to look away

The numbers of antisemitic incidents in Europe are staggering, but worse still is the silence, the rationalization, and the institutional inaction. This climate emboldens groups like Hezbollah which is making inroads into Africa. Opinion.

Turkey’s Transformation:

Why the West must reclassify Turkey as a Middle Eastern threat

Western governments continue treating Turkey as a European partner rather than what it truly has become: a Middle Eastern power with destabilizing ambitions. Opinion.

Syria’s dangerous Taqiya: Why Israel must act now

While the world focuses on the sectarian violence between different religious groups, the real danger lies within the jihadist factions embedded in Syria’s government who are creating a much more dangerous future for Israel and the region. Opinion.

We are all Bibas: A cry for justice against Hamas’ brutality

Social media must be flooded with their faces. Kfir’s tiny hands, Ariel’s wide eyes, Shiri’s protective embrace. These are not just statistics in a conflict—they are human beings whose lives were stolen by monsters. Op-ed.

The symbolism of knives in Jihadist attacks

Beyond their accessibility, the symbolism of knives in jihadist violence is deeply rooted in ideology. Opinion.

Ramadan and Israel's National Security

The ceasefire during Ramadan last year allowed Hamas, which does not use the period for prayer and reflection, to focus on rebuilding its operational capabilities. Opinion.

Is it worth it to negotiate with Hamas about hostages?

Despite intense efforts by international mediators and mounting pressure on all sides, the question remains: is it worth it for Israel to negotiate with Hamas over the release of hostages? Opinion

Trump should not trust Qatar

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Qatar has long been fraught with complexities and contradictions. Donald Trump and his administration should reassess their approach to Qatar and hold the nation accountable for its actions in a way that the Biden administration has failed to do. Opinion.

Syrian rebels, al-Qaeda ties, and why Israel should worry

For Israel, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham represents a dangerous development. Op-ed.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy

What we saw on October 7, 2023—the largest and deadliest assault on Israel in decades—was not just another chapter in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, but a confirmation of trends outlined in an 2022 article. Opinion.