October 22, 2025 | Israel Insider with Ashley Perry @MiddleEastForumMEF

Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

In this conversation, Ashley Perry discusses the current situation in Gaza, focusing on Hamas's reassertion of control following a ceasefire, the role of the IDF, and the challenges of disarmament. He also delves into the political dynamics within Israel's Knesset, the implications of upcoming elections, and the financial responsibilities for Gaza's reconstruction. The conversation highlights the complexities of international involvement and the ongoing struggle for stability in the region.

Ashley Perry is an advisor to the Middle East Forum’s Israel office. He served as adviser to Israel's minister of foreign affairs and deputy prime minister in 2009-15, and has also worked with Israel's Ministers of Intelligence, Agriculture and Rural Development, Energy, Water and Infrastructure, Defense, Tourism, Internal Security, and Immigrant Absorption and as an advisor to The Negev Forum. Originally from the U.K., he moved to Israel in 2001. He holds a B.A. from University College London and an M.A. from Reichman University (IDC Herzliya).

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