Information Minister Momani said that “Jordan will not be a launching pad for any military action against Syria,” and called for a consolidated effort by the international community to find a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis. The Islamic Action Front, the Muslim Brotherhood’s political arm in Jordan, denounced US plans for a military intervention […]
A source close to Hezbollah said the group would likely retaliate against Israel and other targets if the West conducts a large-scale strike on Syria’s government or military, but would probably not retaliate for limited strikes. The army disabled a grenade set to explode outside Tripoli’s Al Taqwa mosque, which was targeted in a car […]
The interim prime minister said the government is backing away from plans to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood. Sources alleged that perpetrators, including Hamas members, of the recent execution of over 20 policemen in the Sinai have been arrested. Hamas denied that any of its members were arrested. A suicide bomber attacked a police station in […]
Army radio reported that the IDF is deploying all of its missile defenses in preparation for potential strikes in response to impending strikes on Syria. The government called up a limited number of reserves, in particular those in missile and civil defense units. Israeli officials said the likelihood of Israel being struck in response to […]
An indictment unsealed yesterday alleges that Nigerian citizen Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi is a member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula who aided in the production of Inspire magazine and was given money to recruit other Nigerians.
In Egypt’s Sinai, rising militancy threatens peacekeeping force
UN Council set for Syria clash as West readies attack
An Abuja court approved the extradition to the US of Lawal Olaniyi Babafemi, an alleged member of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Shiite leader Abdullahi Mustapha Berende has been charged with aiding an Iranian militant cell. Berende, who had reportedly confessed to receiving training in Iran, has been held without trial since December, even […]
Members of the suicide assault team penetrated security at the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Ghazni. A Taliban suicide bomber also struck in the provincial capital of Helmand.
After opposition from the Labour party and some of his own Conservative party members, Prime Minister Cameron pulled back on plans for an imminent military intervention in Syria. A motion to be debated in Parliament tomorrow calls for the UN to be allowed to finish its investigation and efforts to be made to reach a […]
Chemical Attack Evidence Lasts Years, Experts Say
The White House said it is not contemplating “regime change” in Syria but rather responding to a violation of an international prohibition against the use of chemical weapons. Newly disclosed intelligence, obtained in part through Israeli sources, has helped convince US officials that the Assad regime used chemical weapons in a mass attack on Aug. […]
Former UK military chiefs voice objections to Syria attacks
Exclusive: Intercepted Calls Prove Syria Army Used Nerve Gas, US Spies Say
US, Allies Prepare to Act as Syria Intelligence Mounts
While some jihadist groups in Syria threaten to avenge the Syrian regime’s recent chemical weapons attacks, online forum members are concerned that jihadists in Syria will be the target of US strikes in the days ahead.
Four Taliban fighters and two Pakistani soldiers were killed after Taliban fighters attacked their camp in South Waziristan. Sixty “militants” from Swat, Dir, Swabi, Malakand, and Nowshera have been “rehabilitated.” Security forces seized 500 kg of explosives in Khyber.
The Taliban killed 12 Afghans in attacks in Herat and Paktia. Goverment officials said that 20 Taliban fighters and four policemen were killed in fighting in Ghazni. A Taliban commander and 16 fighters reconciled with the government in Laghman.
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant announced that it would coordinate with other Syrian rebel groups, including the Free Syrian Army, to take revenge for a chemical weapons attack last week in the capital that is said to have killed more than 300 people.
The Arab League issued a statement blaming the Assad regime for the Aug. 21 chemical attack in Damascus and calling for international trials for the perpetrators. In the face of mounting Western condemnation of the regime for the attack, Foreign Minister Mouallem demanded proof of the allegation, and said Syria would strike back if attacked. […]
A wanted member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed el Beltagy, accused the Egyptian army of killing over 20 policemen in the Sinai to take the focus away from their actions. Prime Minister el Beblawi said the Muslim Brotherhood must come to terms with the current reality in the country. Militants continued to carry out attacks […]
Anti-missile Patriot batteries in the northern city of Haifa were put on alert as strikes by a coalition of forces are expected within days. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that although Israel is not involved in the ongoing Syrian civil war, Israeli forces are prepared to strike anyone who attempts to harm Israel.
A Hamas-run court in the Gaza Strip sentenced a Palestinian to death for allegedly collaborating with Israel. A Palestinian man was shot dead by PA security forces in the Nablus area. A PA spokesman lambasted Hamas for being in a current state of “hysteria” over criticism in the press.
Pentagon Sees Syrian Military, Not Chemical Sites, as Target
In 1950s Mossad spies married Arabs to conceal identity
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula killed a senior intelligence official and his son in an attack in Aden. Four more people were killed in a bombing at a market in Al Baydah.
Reports that the US is preparing for an imminent military intervention in Syria raise questions about the premise for the intervention and its ultimate goals.
In a new statement, the Abdullah Azzam Brigades officially claimed the Aug. 22 rocket attack on Israel from Lebanon. The statement also denounced Hezbollah’s involvement in the ongoing Syrian civil war.
Somali officials said that Shabaab insurgents in southern Somalia have engaged in multiple clashes with government troops and allied African Union forces. No casualty figures have been released, but Shabaab now controls the town of Qurac-Jome in the Bakool region.
Egypt’s Journalists, Still Under Siege