Anti-Hamas protests in Gaza hand Israel a win as it weakens the terror group's control over the strip. Israeli national security analysts have differing assessments on the protests' impact on Hamas. Meanwhile, the Soros-backed Tides Center has received nearly $18 million in taxpayer funds from California, but it remains unclear where the money has gone. The Tides Center acts as a political middle man, distributing funds to left-wing activist groups. Harvard has turned to GOP lobbying firm Ballard Partners to advocate for funding amidst threats from the Trump administration.