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Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - November 4, 2025 Middle East → On Monday, the US introduced a draft resolution to the UN Security Council outlining the proposed International Security Force (ISF) for Gaza. The proposal gives the US and other key partners the…

What the CIA taught Guillermo Christensen about business has nothing to do with secrets. It’s something far more valuable. When most people picture the CIA, they think James Bond, fast cars and secret gadgets. But the real world of intelligence is quieter, and harder. And what…

The biggest risk in geopolitics is assuming the worst is behind us. This week’s developments suggest we haven’t reached the turning point yet. Here are the events we’re monitoring this week, and why they matter. Middle East 𖧹 Gaza ceasefire (Phase 1): Disputes over return of…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - October 28, 2025 The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is still in Phase 1. Over the past week, Israel has criticized Hamas for not returning the bodies of all deceased hostages, in violation of the deal. Prime Minister Netanyahu will…

“From CIA to Law Firm” - join Interfor Academy's latest briefing on November 6th The next Interfor Academy briefing is around the corner – now is the time to register for what promises to be a fascinating discussion on November 6th at noon ET. Guillermo Christensen and Peter…

Honored to support the @JNFUSA Jewish National Fund - USA Global Conference for Israel, an organization that supports Israel on many levels, from advocacy to development, with sports playing a powerful role in uniting people and strengthening community. As JNF’s fractional…

You’ve probably done business with a #SPY and didn’t even know it. What if the person sitting across the negotiation table from you once worked in espionage? The world of intelligence is often misunderstood, shaped more by Hollywood than reality. The truth is that intelligence…

Ceasefire or countdown? Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s growing rift… and what it means for the next phase in Gaza. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding… for now. But the politics around it are becoming more complex by the day. Vice President JD Vance’s visit to…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - October 21, 2025 Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday morning to bolster efforts to maintain the ceasefire agreement. On Sunday, two IDF soldiers were killed by a Hamas ambush in Gaza, on the Israeli side of the…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - October 14, 2025 Following the ceasefire agreement signed last Thursday, Hamas released the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages on Monday morning, local time. Hamas is also required to release the remains of 28 deceased Israeli…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - October 7, 2025 Middle East →Today marks two years since Hamas’s deadly attack on Israelis at the Nova festival and surrounding areas. More than 1,200 Israelis were killed and 251 taken hostage. As Israel presses on with its…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - September 30, 2025 President Donald Trump has set a "three to four day" timeframe for Hamas to respond to his 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Following a Trump-facilitated phone call between Israel and Qatar’s Prime Ministers on…

The Abraham Accords, Gaza, UNGA, cyber threats… the headlines are connected. Here’s why it matters. Geopolitics doesn’t happen in silos. What plays out in the Middle East reverberates in European capitals, impacts corporate security in New York, and reshapes the risk…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - September 23, 2025 Middle East President Trump is scheduled to hold a meeting with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza. During this meeting, he is…

Workplace Violence Training Part Two What role does leadership tone and organizational culture play in preventing violence, and how can leaders model it? Training can actually generate savings, such as a reduction in lost workdays and in workers’ compensation claims if there is…

Key Takeaways from the Doha attack On September 9th the Israeli Air Force targeted Hamas’s political leadership in Doha, Qatar with an air-launched ballistic missile strike. Four factors made this strike significant: -It broke an unwritten rule against attacking targets inside…

Interfor International‘s Weekly Security Digest - September 16, 2025 Middle East → On Monday, the IDF launched its ground offensive in Gaza City. The IDF claims that this operation, Gideon’s Chariot Part 2, will target the last governing strongholds Hamas has within Gaza.…

Workplace Violence Training An interview with Tzviel Blankchtein ‘BK’ , the CEO of Masada Group, Interfor International’s training division. BK was interviewed by Jeremy Hurewitz, Head of Interfor Academy. #workplace #violence #training #workplaceviolence #masadatactical…