Media - JINSA

First Day of Project Freedom a “Tactical Success,” Analyst Says, but Can It Scale Up?

CNN - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Brad Lendon and

Day one of Project Freedom, the US military’s plan to get shipping moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, was a success, the top US commander in the Middle East says. … Retired US Army Lieutenant Gen. Karen Gibson, speaking on…

Direction of Dem Policy Group Raises Red Flags After Hiring of New Leader With History of Anti-Israel Activism

Jewish Insider - Tuesday, May 5, 2026 by Matthew Kassel and

Several top Jewish Democrats are expressing concerns about the ideological direction of a newly revived foreign policy group now aiming to shape the party’s approach to Israel in the 2028 presidential election as well as a future Democratic administration. ……

Project Freedom Unlikely to Pay Off Right Away, Analysts Say

Breaking Defense - Monday, May 4, 2026 by Ashley Roque and Diana Stancy and

As the United States unfurls a multi-layered plan to help commercial vessels safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, analysts tell Breaking Defense it will likely take time for commercial shipping companies to feel safe enough to move ships through the…

Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion: 5/2/26-5/4/26 Update

Monday, May 4, 2026 by Ari Cicurel and Yoni Tobin and Jonah Brody and Sarah Havdala and Rena Gabber and

The United States, Israel, and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement on April 7, which President Donald Trump extended indefinitely on April 21. The update below includes information since JINSA’s last update as of May 4 at 11:30 am ET.…