Iraq
Islamic State jihadists sell Syrian oil to Iraqi businessmen
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Libya
Ansar al Sharia forces attacked an army camp in Benghazi but were repelled by Operation Dignity forces with airstrikes; one person was killed and 20 injured in the clash. Fighting in Tripoli between Islamist militants and Zintani militias loyal to the government spread to the suburbs of Janzour and Abu Saleem; some 60 technicals belonging […]
Pakistan
Pakistani elders forbid fleeing women from collecting food aid
AQAP seeks to consolidate power in Hadramout
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters distributed a statement this weekend in Hadramout province restricting women’s participation in public life. Amid its ongoing assassination campaign in the province, the terror group also stated its intention to establish an Islamic emirate in Yemen headed by Nasir al Wuhayshi.
Iraqi military says it retakes control of key base in Tikrit
The military said that Camp Speicher is now back under its control after an Islamic State assault that took place last week.
Iraq
ISIS gains highlight ‘aggressive’ use of water as weapon of war
Islamic State
More than 700 killed in Syria as ISIS tightens grip on east
Hezbollah
Watchmen guard Ras Baalbek against attacks
Pakistan
The Pakistani military claimed it killed 28 foreign and local “militants” in airstrikes in the Shawal Valley in North Waziristan. Locals said that “nine women, six children and two civilian men” were killed in the airstrikes. The US is thought to have killed six al Qaeda operatives in the July 10 drone strike in the […]
Syria
The Islamic State beheaded a man in Raqqah; blew up some houses in Deir Izzour; clashed with the Islamic Front and rebels in Damascus; battled regime special forces around the Sha’er gas field in Homs, where some 60 soldiers were killed; and fought against the Al Nusrah Front, the Islamic Front, and Kurdish YPG forces […]
IAEA
Iran eliminates sensitive stockpile under interim nuclear deal: IAEA
Lebanon
Al Monzer al Hassan, a terrorist facilitator with dual Swedish-Lebanese nationality who delivered explosives to two Saudi suicide bombers in Beirut last month, was shot dead during a raid in Tripoli as security forces were trying to arrest him; two accomplices were arrested. Security forces in Tripoli also arrested Hussam al Sabbagh, a wanted Lebanese-Australian […]
Israel
In the deadliest day for the Israeli military since 2006, 13 soldiers were killed in Gaza, bringing the number of soldiers killed so far to 18, and another was said to have been kidnapped. Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of using human shields, and said, “All civilian casualties are unintended by us, but actually intended […]
Iraq
Christian exodus from Mosul sparks outrage
Palestinian Territories
Hamas’ Al Qassam Brigades claimed to have captured an Israeli soldier. Palestinian officials said that 447 people have been killed in Gaza since July 8, and 87 were reported killed today. Thirteen Israeli soldiers were killed in separate attacks in Gaza.
Kenya
Suspected Shabaab gunmen in in the Mombasa suburb of Likoni opened fire on civilians, killing at least four people and injuring more than 10 others. Leaflets distributed by the gunmen claimed the attack was revenge “for our brothers who were killed in Mpeketoni.” Security forces claimed to have destroyed three militant training camps and to […]
Libya
After a two-day relative lull, heavy fighting between the defending Zintani militia and the Islamist Misratan militia flared up around Tripoli airport; houses in the nearby Qasr Ben Ghashir area were shelled and at least four people are said to have been killed, two of whom were civilians. In Benghazi, two Egyptians were killed when […]
Egypt
Palestinians Find Show of Support Lacking From Arab Leaders Amid Offensive
Boko Haram
Nigeria’s free-wheeling media fears crackdown over Boko Haram battle
Boko Haram
Boko Haram kills more than 100 in Nigerian town: activist
Al Nusrah Front
More Western fighters joining militants in Iraq and Syria
Hamas
Despite Israeli Push in Gaza, Hamas Fighters Slip Through Tunnels
Israel
Israel expands Gaza ground offensive; no sign of truce
6 al Qaeda operatives thought killed in recent drone strike in Pakistan
Sanafi al Nasr, a top al Qaeda leader based in Syria, named three jihadists killed in the “Khorasan.”
Afghanistan
The US killed 15 Taliban fighters in an airstrike in Logar. The strike was said to have been carried out by a drone. The Taliban killed two people in a motorcycle bombing in Logar.
Iraq
Twenty-seven people were killed in a series of bombings in Baghdad. In one attack, a suicide bomber killed nine people at a checkpoint. The Islamic State reportedly overran Camp Speicher outside of Tikrit. The group claimed to have destroyed nine aircraft and killed two senior officers and scores of troops. The Islamic State expelled Christians […]
Syria
The Islamic State clashed with regime forces near the Sha’er gas field in Homs; bombarded regime-held areas near Al Mab’oje in Hama; clashed with regime forces by Kweris airport, and killed five Islamic Front fighters in a suicide bombing in Aleppo; battled the Islamic Front outside Yilda in Reef Dimashq; stoned two women to death […]
Afghanistan
Some lawmakers want Obama to rethink Afghanistan drawdown plan
Egypt
Turkey, Qatar involved in Gaza ceasefire negotiations: Hamas politburo member
Lebanon
Lebanese troops deployed at 100 new points along the Syrian border in the northern Bekaa Valley, after reports that security forces had disrupted a major terrorist attack by about 2,000 Islamist fighters on Lebanese border villages. US officials reportedly tipped off Lebanese authorities about the planned militant operation, called “Laylat al-Qadr” (Night of Destiny), which […]