David May

Washington, D.C., United States

Economic Warfare Analyst and Research Manager at Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Economic Warfare Analyst and Research Manager at @FDD, father, former @TerpsFootball kicker, vegetarian, pun enthusiast

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America Must Stop Funding South Africa’s Discriminatory University

1 week ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |David May

There’s a university where Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi leaders are welcome — but Israeli academics are not. This particular ivory tower is also the largest recipient of U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) money outside the United States. Welcome to South Africa’s University of Cape Town (UCT). The NIH announced on April 21 that it would no longer provide awards to domestic recipients that engage in discriminatory boycotts against Israel.
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil

2 months ago | fdd.org | Zachary Berman |David May

VIDEO David joins Fox LiveNOW to discuss the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University and the Trump administration's message to pro-Hamas protestors who glorify terrorism, harass Jewish students, and break the law.
Embracing Iran, South Africa’s ANC Claims ‘We Can’t Hide Our Friends’

2 months ago | fdd.org | Reagan Easter |David May

South Africa’s ruling party is trying to have its biltong and eat it too. African National Congress (ANC) leaders have indicated a desire to repair relations with the United States but continue cozying up to the enemies of the West. Most recently, on March 4, Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC’s first deputy secretary-general, hosted the Iranian ambassador to South Africa at the ANC’s headquarters.
Israel SitRep: March 7, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | New IDF Chief of Staff Approves Plans to Resume Fighting in Gaza | Surprise Drill by New IDF Chief of Staff: ‘You’re Under Attack by Hamas’ | IDF West Bank Counterterrorism Operations Continue; Troops Dismantle Weapons Depot, IED and Drone Labs, Seize Terror Funds | Report: Israel Completes Plan to Enable Gaza Emigration | Latest FDD AnalysisNote: This will be the final edition of the Israel SitRep.
Israel SitRep: March 5, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir Replaces Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi as IDF Chief of Staff | IAF Eliminates Hezbollah Radwan Force Naval Commander; Radwan Force Lost 31 Senior Commanders During War | Prices Rising in Gaza After Israel Cuts Off Aid to Pressure Hamas | Shin Bet October 7 Investigation Findings: Information-Processing Failures, Lack of Human Intelligence | Latest FDD AnalysisLt. Gen. Eyal Zamir Replaces Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi as IDF Chief of Staff: On Wednesday, Lt. Gen.
Israel SitRep: March 3, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | One Killed, Four Wounded in Terror Attack in Haifa; Perpetrator Was Druze With Dual Israeli-German Citizenship | Halevi in Leaked Remarks: Hamas ‘Defeated Militarily and Tactically’ but ‘Still Has Capabilities’ | Alma: $2.5 Million Recently Seized in Beirut Airport Likely Sent by IRGC Quds Force | IDF West Bank Counterterror Operation: 350 Arrested, 120 Weapons Seized in February | Latest FDD Analysis One Killed, Four Wounded in Terror Attack in Haifa; Perpetrator Was Druze...
Israel SitRep: February 28, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | IDF Investigation of October 7 Finds Hamas Was Developing Attack Plan in 2016 | IAF Drone Strike on Thursday Kills Hezbollah Operative Coordinating Weapons-Smuggling Activities | IAF Drone Strike on Wednesday Kills Key Figure in Hezbollah Weapons-Smuggling Unit | Hamas Officials Call For Violence in Jerusalem as Ramadan Begins | Latest FDD Analysis IDF Investigation of October 7 Finds Hamas Was Developing Attack Plan in 2016: On Thursday Doron Kadosh, military correspondent...
Israel SitRep: February 26, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | IDF Presents Kibbutz Nahal Oz Members With Findings of October 7 Probe | IDF’s Aman Military Intelligence Implements Significant Changes Following Investigations Into October 7 Failures | Alma: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Assisting in Hezbollah Rehabilitation Efforts | Syrian President Tells Druze Delegation: ‘We Want Peace.
Israel SitRep: February 24, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | IDF, Israel Police, and Shin Bet Arrest 8 Overnight in West Bank | Reports: Egypt is Building Up Forces in Sinai, Violating Peace Treaty With Israel | Alma Weekly Review of Events in North: IAF Strikes Lebanon-Syria Border Crossings, Flies Over Nasrallah’s Funeral | IDF Troops Operating in Area of Separation With Syria Conduct Dozens of Raids, Destroy Weapons | Latest FDD Analysis IDF, Israel Police, and Shin Bet Arrest 8 Overnight in West Bank: The IDF announced on Monday...
Israel SitRep: February 21, 2025

2 months ago | fdd.org | David May

Today’s Issue: | Defense Minister After Attempted Bus Bombings: ‘We Will Hunt Down the Terrorists to the Bitter End’ | IDF Counterterrorism Operations in West Bank Continuing; Three More Battalions Deployed to West Bank | Six Living Hostages Slated to be Returned Tomorrow, Along With Four Hostage Bodies | The Mujahideen Brigades: The Salafi Terrorist Group That Held Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas | Latest FDD Analysis Defense Minister After Attempted Bus Bombings: ‘We Will Hunt Down the...