Can the IDF stop Hezbollah's FPV drones? | feat. Ryan Brobst

About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in the Middle East, including Iran sanctions and the situation in Gaza, featuring insights from Jon Schanzer and Ryan Brobst.

Headlines: The Trump administration rolled out another batch of Iran sanctions , as well as a second package targeting four individuals associated with Palestinian terror groups and the Gaza flotilla. It’s official. Hamas has a new leader in Gaza. The world’s largest cable-laying company suspended work in the Persian Gulf after Iran demanded that the company obtain permits and pay fees to continue repairing subsea cables. Israeli troops reportedly found a document in Gaza last year indicating that Hamas spent the January to March 2025 ceasefire training new recruits. -- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Ryan Brobst, deputy director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power. Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

People in this episode

Host: Jon Schanzer

Guest: Ryan Brobst

Topics covered

• Iran sanctions
• Hamas leadership
• Hezbollah drones
• Israeli military
• Gaza conflict
• Palestinian terror groups

Keywords

• Iran sanctions
• Hamas
• Hezbollah
• Gaza
• Israeli troops
• FPV drones
• Palestinian terror
• military analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDD, Hamas, Iran, Gaza, Gaza flotilla, Israeli

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