Author Archives: David Barnett



Hamas

IDF field intelligence keeps a close eye on Hamas in Gaza



Israel

Unclear and present danger: Israel facing growing threat of non-organized terrorism



Egypt

A factory linked to the army was attacked near Rafah. Two people were detained in connection with the recent killing of a police officer, while army operations continued in North Sinai. At least three were killed during clashes throughout the country. A top Muslim Brotherhood figure was arrested in North Sinai. Security forces increased measures […]


Iran

Iran, six powers struggle to overcome snags in nuclear talks


Hamas

Hamas Is in Trouble in Gaza and Looking to Iran for Help


Egypt

A policeman was shot and killed while trying to arrest suspects in the recent assassination of a senior national security official in Cairo. In Ismailia, a police officer was also shot and killed. Security forces claimed to have arrested nearly 30 suspected terrorists during operations in North Sinai. Militants fired a mortar at an olive […]




Lebanon

Young Palestinian Refugees Join Jihadists Fighting in Syria




Egypt

Ansar Jerusalem claimed responsibility for the recent shooting attack on a national security officer in Cairo. The Salafi jihadist group also released a video about its October attack on the South Sinai Security Directorate. A car bombing in North Sinai killed at least 11 Egyptian security personnel, and four security personnel were wounded in an […]


Israel

While in Russia, Prime Minister Netanyahu called for a tougher deal over Iran’s nuclear program. The David’s Sling missile interceptor passed a new test. IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz said Hamas is not interested in escalating the situation in Gaza.





Syria

How an unemployed blogger confirmed that Syria had used chemical weapons


Afghanistan

Exclusive: US May Have Let ‘Dozens’ of Terrorists Into Country As Refugees






Israel

A mortar shell fired by Palestinians in Gaza landed in southern Israel. The Supreme Court upheld the administrative detention of a suspected al Qaeda operative, who has been detained since 2010. An Air Force exercise including the US, Greece, Poland, and Italy will reportedly take place in the near future. In response to rocket fire […]


Egypt

During operations in the Sinai, authorities seized weaponry and arrested wanted criminals. Security sources claimed to have arrested two people tied to the Oct. 19 bombing of a military intelligence building in Ismailia. At least 12 people were injured during protests on the anniversary of the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes. Security forces in North Sinai were […]


Palestinian Territories

Hamas’ al Qassam Brigades announced the death of Mohammed Ibrahim Al Bahloul “during a mission.” A Palestinian terrorist who killed an IDF soldier in September had sent a coded message about the plot via Palestinian Authority TV months prior. Hamas condemned today’s bombings in Beirut near the Iranian embassy. Gunmen fired on a car belonging […]