Shooting Attack in Benei Berak Leaves 5 Dead
Israel deals with its third attack in seven days in what appears to be the beginning of a new wave of terrorism.
Monthly Archives: March 2022
Generation Jihad Ep. 67 — Meanwhile in Africa
Host Bill Roggio is joined by two Long War Journal regulars, Caleb Weiss and Andrew Tobin, to give listeners an update on what’s happening on the ground in Africa from the Sahel — including that more than 400 Malians have been slaughtered in under one month — to “elections” and Shabaab attacks in Somalia.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Shooting Attack in Israel
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a shooting attack in Hadera, Israel that left two Israeli border patrol officers dead.
Houthis Launch Third “Siege Breaking” Operation in Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen renewed attacks against Saudi energy facilities on Friday causing an enormous fire in one of the country’s largest cities.
Islamic State kills hundreds of civilians in northern Mali
Around 400 civilians, mainly from a small ethnic group in northern Mali’s rural border areas near Niger, have been killed by the Islamic State since March 8.
Shabaab kills dozens in twin suicide bombings targeting Somalia’s election process
The dual suicide bombings targeting an election site in central Somalia comes just one day after a brazen attack on a large military base in Mogadishu.
Shabaab attacks international hub in Mogadishu where U.S. Embassy is located
Two Al Shabaab gunmen assaulted Halane military base near Mogadishu’s international airport, killing six.
Generation Jihad Ep. 66 — Negotiating with Terrorists
Host Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow Behnam Ben Taleblu to discuss America’s inability, or refusal, to understand its enemies and adversaries. In particular: how the Islamic Republic of Iran’s continued brazenness in targeting American security interests — including its latest missile attack in Iraq just days ago — cannot deter the United States from continuing to engage in nuclear negotiations (vis-a-vis the Russians, no less) with the world’s leading state-sponsor of terror.
Houthis Renew Attacks Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis renewed attacks against Saudi Arabia by launching three waves of assaults on Saturday and Sunday.
Hamas’ Illicit Bitcoin Network Continues to Operate Despite DOJ Seizure
Despite the DOJ and Israeli government efforts to curb Hamas’ cryptocurrency network, the organization continues to solicit donations online from its supporters.
IRGC Takes Credit for Attack in Erbil, Iraq
The IRGC claimed in a statement that it attacked a “Zionist” site in Erbil, Iraq Sunday morning as a response to previous Israeli operations against its interests.
Houthis Claim Credit for Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Refineries
In its second attack in recent weeks, the Houthis targeted several oil refineries in Saudi Arabia including an Aramco facility in Riyadh.
Generation Jihad Ep. 65 — CDR Salamander on the Ukraine War
Host Bill Roggio is joined by Commander Salamander, a retired U.S. Navy Commander. Since 2003, like Bill, Sal has been closely tracking and analyzing military issues on his “Commander Salamander” blog and is widely seen as a trailblazer in the arena. The two discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine following Putin’s invasion.
U.S. Treasury Designates Four ISIS Financiers in South Africa
Four ISIS money men were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for providing material support to Islamic State branches across Africa.
French forces report killing Al Qaeda veteran in Mali
France says its forces killed Yahia Djouadi, a senior veteran of al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, inside northern Mali. The raid comes after France and its European allies are set to withdraw from Mali.
Houthis Warn Israel, Touts Military Training
Iran-backed Houthis published a Hezbollah-style video warning Israel and demonstrating military training that its militants undergo.
Generation Jihad Ep. 64 — Minority Report: Ukraine
Bill Roggio provides an update on the current situation in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, including a clear-eyed and sober analysis of what’s actually happening on the ground. Bill reminds listeners that the West must understand the enemy and how — if we want to help Ukraine — we must be honest about its predicament.
US Launches First Drone Strike Against Shabaab in Seven Months
One week after a series of suicide bombings in Mogadishu, the US conducts its first drone strike against al-Shabaab since August 2021.