Islamic State Sympathizer Arrested for Carrying Out Jerusalem Bombings
Israeli authorities announced the arrest of an Islamic State sympathizer involved in the November 23 Jerusalem bombings.
Yearly Archives: 2022
UNIFIL Peacekeepers Come Under Fire in Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Denies Involvement
UNIFIL convoy in southern Lebanon was attacked by small arms fire, Hezbollah is suspected of being involved.
Estimating Russia’s Kh-101 Production Capacity
Data from downed Kh-101 cruise missiles suggests that despite sanctions, Russian production of these (and perhaps other) missiles not only persists but may be greater than some previously thought.
U.S. kills Islamic State officials during raid in Syria
The U.S. military has targeted the Islamic State’s top tier leadership cadre with raids and strikes at least five times since the beginning of the summer of 2022.
Analysis: West Bank Violence Trending Upward
After a brief lull in violence during the month of November, West Bank militant groups have increasingly carried out attacks against IDF troops and Israeli settlements in recent weeks.
German national freed in the Sahel after years of jihadist captivity
German national Jorg Lange was finally freed after being held captive by Islamic State militants in the Sahel since 2018.
Al Qaeda leaders use Afghanistan as a safe haven
While Ayman al Zawahiri was the most prominentAl Qaeda leader killed in Afghanistan, dozens of top and middle tier Al Qaeda leaders, military commanders, trainers, facilitators and operatives have been killed or captured in the country since the beginning of 2010. This refutes the Taliban’s claim that foreign terrorists are not operating from the country.
U.S. designates Al Qaeda, Pakistani Taliban leaders based in Afghanistan
All four terrorists, including the emir of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent and the deputy emir of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan, are based in Afghanistan.
Islamic State announces death of its caliph, appoints successor
The Islamic State announced the death of its emir, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, and has chosen a new leader, an individual identified only as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi.
JNIM claims deadly assault in northeastern Togo
This is the third such JNIM claim of responsibility for an attack inside northern Togo.
Generation Jihad Ep. 85 — The Islamic insurgency in Mozambique
Hosts Bill and Caleb are joined by Ryan O’Farrell, a senior analyst at the Bridgeway Foundation (where Caleb is also a senior analyst) to discuss one of the more obscure Islamic insurgencies in the world: the conflict in Mozambique.
Taliban ends ceasefire with Pakistani government, vows ‘revenge attacks’ across the country
The TTP claimed that it ended the ceasefire after “the army and intelligence agencies continue to raid and attack” its forces. “And now our revenge attacks will continue in the whole country.”
Another long hotel siege ends in Mogadishu
Another hotel siege perpetrated by Shabaab in Mogadishu was ended by Somali security forces almost twenty four hours after it began. The al Qaeda branch continues to lash out against civilians in response to military operations against it.
Bombings Target Jerusalem Area, Palestinian Militant Organizations Laud Attacks
Two bombs exploded near bus stops in the Jerusalem area Wednesday morning. One Israeli-Canadian was killed and two dozen people were injured.
Jihadis issue vague threats against World Cup
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, as well as al Qaeda’s general command, have issued communiques denouncing Qatar and the World Cup as a means to degrade the morals of the Arabian Peninsula. The Islamic State’s supporters have additionally issued their own infographics, calling for attacks on the games.
Drone Launched from IRGC Base Targets Liberian-Flagged Oil Tanker
U.S. Central Command alleges that Iran is behind drone attack on commercial shipping vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Generation Jihad Ep. 84 — Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson
Bill is joined again by John Hardie — Deputy Director of FDD’s Russia Program — for an update on Russia’s war in Ukraine, particularly to unpack Russia’s Kherson retreat. Where does Putin go from here?
Taliban meets with Hamas during high-level talks in Turkey
In recent weeks, a Taliban delegation led by Zabihullah Mujahir visited Turkey to meet with various officials including senior Hamas members.
Generation Jihad Ep. 83 — Al Qaeda and Abu Huzaifah al Sudani
Bill is joined again by Caleb Weiss to dive into the various military leaders of Al Qaeda and the dangers of their leadership and legacy — particularly, they dive into the history and background of Abu Huzaifah al Sudani and his role in Al Qaeda.
Wanted Senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad Member Killed in Jenin During Israeli Military Operation
A joint Israeli military and Israeli Security Agency operation in Jenin on Thursday led to the death of Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Farouk Salameh.
Shabaab kills over 100 people in suicide bombings in Mogadishu
Shabaab killed at least 100 people at the same place where it killed upwards of 500 civilians almost exactly five years ago.
Analysis: The Lions’ Den and the Future of Militant Activity in the West Bank
In recent days, Israeli operations have targeted key members of the nascent Nablus-based Lions’ Den organization.
Analysis: Al Qaeda ideologue calls for jihad in Sudan, provides guidelines
Abu Hudhayfah al Sudani, a veteran member of al Qaeda, calls on youth in his native Sudan to unite and form a cohesive jihadist front to combat the Sudanese government. He provides the prospective jihadis a step-by-step guide on how to do so.
Shabaab assaults hotel in southern city of Kismayo
Shabaab unsurprisingly framed the terrorist attack as retaliation for the current military operations against it across the country.
Gaza-Based Factions Claim to Have Presence in the West Bank
Two Gaza-based militant organizations have claimed responsibility for attacks in the West Bank over the past several weeks.
Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Increase Russian Strike Capacity and Lethality in Ukraine
While it will not change the conflict’s overall direction, the Shahed-136 has bolstered Russia’s long-range precision strike capacity while providing some additional capability against front-line targets.
US government sanctions several Shabaab officials and affiliated individuals
Nine individuals were designated by the U.S. Treasury Department while an additional five were also blacklisted by the U.S. State Department.
Generation Jihad Ep. 82 — Zawahiri’s successor and a Shabaab update
Bill is joined again by Caleb Weiss, long-time contributor to Long War Journal and friend of the show. They discuss why al Qaeda hasn’t (publicly) named a successor to Zawahiri, as well as several updates on Shabaab.
Taliban names former Guantanamo detainee deputy interior minister
Mohammad Nabi Omari was one of the notorious “Gitmo Five” detainees who were freed in exchange for Bowe Bergdahl. His appointment highlights Sirajuddin’s consolidation of power in Afghanistan’s interior ministry.
Israeli Forces Arrest Hamas Member Involved in West Bank Attack
The ISA and the IDF arrested a Hamas operative in the West Bank suspected of carrying out an attack against a civilian bus and a taxi near Nablus on Sunday.