Weekly Microcast dedicated to keeping Christian Zionists informed about
important issues and events in the Middle East.
With CUFI’s Deputy Communications Director for Messaging Kasim Hafeez
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The CUFI Minute is another way to enjoy CUFI’s online news and analysis segment, the CUFI Weekly. Featuring host Kasim Hafeez, this microcast is a quick yet in-depth topical segment you can listen to while commuting to work or making your afternoon cup of coffee. In under 10 minutes a week, learn about the history behind many threats facing Israel, the significance of important holidays and anniversaries throughout the year, and what’s happening in Israel and the broader Middle East.
Episodes
Washington is asking the wrong questions about Iran
Date released: 08/06/2026
As the United States confronts one of its most pressing foreign policy challenges, the conversation around Iran continues to intensify. But beyond the headlines and policy debates lies a deeper question: are we focusing on the right issues—or missing what matters most?
At a time when global stability is increasingly fragile, prolonged debate can come at a cost. Clarity, strategy, and decisive leadership are essential. Understanding the full scope of the Iranian threat is not just a matter of policy—it’s a matter of protecting America’s interests, strengthening our alliances, and ensuring long-term security in an uncertain world.
Now more than ever, it’s critical to move beyond discussion and toward meaningful action.
12 Children the World Chose to Forget
Date released: 07/30/2026
Two years ago, a Hezbollah rocket struck a soccer field in Majdal Shams, murdering 12 Druze children and teenagers. We remember their lives, and we confront what this attack revealed about Hezbollah and the terrorists it represents.
There is also a battle being waged for the minds of our children. Influencers and activists are using trusted platforms to erase victims, sanitize terrorism, and teach young people to see Israel as the villain.
This New Lie About Jesus is Spreading
Date released: 07/23/2026
As the Jewish people observe Tisha B’Av and mourn the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem, Kasim reflects on their ancient, unbroken connection to the Holy City. He also confronts a growing falsehood promoted by online talking heads: the claim that Jesus was not Jewish.
Scripture leaves no room for confusion—Jesus was born Jewish, lived Jewish, worshiped as a Jew, and was called the King of the Jews. Christians must stop outsourcing their theology to agenda-driven podcasters and return to the Bible.
America at 250, Why Freedom Still Matters
Date released: 07/02/2026
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, we have more than a milestone to commemorate—we have a legacy to defend.
This week, we reflect on the American experiment: the God-given freedoms that have made our nation a beacon of hope, the opportunities that lie ahead, and the responsibility each generation bears to preserve them. Freedom is never guaranteed. It endures only when courageous people stand for the principles that made America exceptional.
Meet Your Host
Kasim Hafeez
Kasim Hafeez is a British citizen of Pakistani Muslim heritage who grew up being exposed to radical anti-Western, antisemitic, and anti-Israel ideas daily. During his teenage years, Kasim embraced a radical Islamist ideology and became very active in the anti-Israel movement. Thankfully, Alan Dershowitz’s book The Case for Israel challenged Kasim’s fundamental beliefs and caused him to undertake a period of research and reflection that led him to Israel in 2007. Witnessing the true nature of the Jewish state changed Kasim’s perception of Israel. He felt a moral obligation to publicly speak out for Israel and the dangers of radical Islam. He has spoken all over the world including the 2013 Global Forum on Combatting Antisemitism and before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Kasim has appeared on radio, television, and in print media. Kasim also appears alongside Holocaust survivor Irving Roth in CUFI’s full-length feature documentary Never Again?. To learn more, visit neveragainthemovie.com.