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Author Archives: David Barnett
Iran
The Geneva Agreement: Neither a “Historic Agreement” nor a “Historic Failure”
Israel
Israel faces new power in West Bank: Growing Salafist group with Al-Qaida leanings
Israel
At least three Salafi jihadists were killed during clashes with Israeli forces in the Hebron area. A Palestinian from Gaza was captured in Israeli territory in the possession of a grenade. President Shimon Peres rejected theories that former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned. A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel landed in […]
Egypt
Three wanted Islamist militants were killed in North Sinai, including a man known as the “Sheikh of the Takfiris.” Authorities reportedly exposed a Mossad espionage ring. Prime Minister Beblawi says he considers the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group. Authorities said they were investigating the disappearance of an Egyptian-born German author and critic of Islam. Security […]
Egyptian forces kill ‘Sheikh of the Takfiris’ in North Sinai operation
Mohammed Hussein Muhareb (a.k.a. Abu Mounir) had reportedly issued a fatwa supporting attacks against Egyptian security personnel.
Ansar Jerusalem
Egyptian Islamist figure issues warning on Sinai
Iran
US and Saudis in Growing Rift as Power Shifts
Egypt
Egypt takes aim at Brotherhood’s foreign backers
Israeli forces kill at least 3 Salafi jihadists near Hebron
It is not yet known whether the cell was linked to any of the Gaza-based Salafi jihadist groups.
Al Qaeda
Penny Lane: Gitmo’s other secret CIA facility
NSA
Spies worry over “doomsday” cache stashed by ex-NSA contractor Snowden
Israel
A court indicted a Palestinian resident of East Jerusalem for fundraising for Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would soon send a delegation to the US to discuss the Iranian nuclear agreement signed in Geneva over the weekend. The IAF conducted the largest joint-military exercise in Israel’s history, with members of the US, Italian, and […]
Egypt
At least two police officers were wounded when a bomb exploded near a checkpoint in Cairo. Authorities dispersed a rally in Assiut province that defied a new protest law. Defense Minister el Sisi said operations continue in the Sinai against terrorist elements. Prime Minister el Beblawi said a referendum on the country’s constitution would likely […]
Iran
The Hidden Cost Of The Iranian Nuclear Deal
CIA
CIA remains behind most drone strikes, despite effort to shift campaign to Defense
Iran
World Doubts Obama’s Wavering Red Lines
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait tighten controls on clerics
Iran
Tough road lies ahead after landmark Iran nuclear deal
Israel
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, denounced the deal on Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli officials had learned through intelligence, prior to being briefed by the Obama administration, that the US was conducting secret negotiations with Iran. Defense Minister Ya’alon finalized a deal with his US counterpart that will provide Israel with six V-22 Osprey aircraft.
Egypt
Security forces closed off main squares in Cairo and Giza to prevent the Muslim Brotherhood from carrying out large-scale protests. The army denied that gunmen had attacked the headquarters of the Arish Military Prosecution. A bill that places some restrictions on the ability of citizens to assemble and protest was signed into law by President […]
Iran
Iran nuclear deal fuels anger, jitters in Mideast
Egyptian Minister: Muslim Brotherhood ‘mobilized a number of terrorist extremist elements’
According to Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim, some of those arrested have ties to al Qaeda-linked groups as well as Gaza-based terror groups.
Iran
Secret US-Iran talks set stage for nuke deal
Israel
Palestinians sit tight, count down to end of talks
NSA
NSA Report Outlined Goals for More Power
European Union
Deal Reached With Iran Halts Its Nuclear Program
Syria
As Syrian Chemical Attack Loomed, Missteps Doomed Civilians
Iran
Iran Is Playing Obama, Says Savvy Saudi Prince
Egypt
A gag order was imposed on a number of high profile cases including one involving former president Mohammed Morsi. A military source denied reports that a grad rocket was fired from the Sinai toward Israel. Influential cleric Sheikh Yusuf al Qaradawi described the current government in Egypt as “thugs who kill people and steal their […]