QATAR, TURKEY, IRAN, AND GAZA

HEADLINE 1: The Trump administration just went scorched earth on the International Criminal Court with fresh sanctions.

HEADLINE 2: An Israeli imprisoned in Lebanon for over a year has quietly been freed — no prisoner swap needed.

HEADLINE 3: Tensions are running high in the West Bank.

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FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer provides timely updates and in-depth analysis of the latest Middle East headlines, followed by a conversation with Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH).

Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

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Featured FDD Articles:

"The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program" - Mark Dubowitz and Brig. Gen. (Res.) Jacob Nagel

"Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: August 4–17, 2025" - David Daoud

"The Iran Breakdown: American Economic and Financial Power and the Iran File" - Mark Dubowitz and Juan Zarate