Author Archives: David Barnett



Germany

From Soccer to Jihad: German Football Talent Killed in Syria


Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that Iran already has enough uranium for five nuclear bombs. Netanyahu also called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to come to the Israeli Knesset to promote peace. An Israeli Arab was indicted for allegedly helping Syrian rebels. A court was told by a state prosecutor that an alleged al Qaeda operative […]


Egypt

Authorities said “Islamic jihadists” were behind the killing of an officer from the Interior Ministry on Nov. 17. The Christian community is reportedly afraid to complain to the government about the continuing attacks on churches; there have been over 74 attacks since June 30. Protesters took to Tahrir Square in Cairo to protest against the […]


Palestinian Territories

The Palestinian Authority is reportedly providing grants and monthly stipends to Palestinian terrorists released from Israeli prisons. Fatah and Hamas supporters clashed at a Palestinian university in the West Bank. A Hamas official claimed that the group possessed rockets that could travel 100 km.


Iran

Obama’s Fight With Israel: This Time It’s Serious


Egypt

Exclusive: John Kerry Defies the White House on Egypt Policy


Syria

Why Has the U.N. Given Assad a Free Pass on Mass Murder?



Syria

West Faces Challenge in Moving Syrian Chemical Arms Through Battlefields


Iran

Strains With Israel Over Iran Snarl US Goals in Mideast


Israel

Reports indicated that Israel has been detaining an alleged al Qaeda operative for over three years. Defense Minister Ya’alon said recent attacks in the West Bank are tied to peace talks with the Palestinians. Outgoing national security chief Yaakov Amidror said Israel is not bluffing when it comes to potentially striking Iran’s nuclear program.



Egypt

A former official alleged that ousted president Mohammed Morsi had been in contact with jihadists in Africa, in particular Mali. A security officer who was monitoring Muslim Brotherhood activity within the national security sector was shot and killed in Nasr City. A roadside bomb in Sinai injured three security personnel.


Palestinian Territories

Hamas allowed media organizations to film inside its terror tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Fatah’s al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades recently held a military parade in the West Bank. Hamas accused Egyptian officials of being reluctant to relieve Palestinian suffering in Gaza. An explosion at a “military site” in Gaza injured five people.


Hezbollah

To a Philosopher-General in Israel, Peace Is the Time to Prepare for War



Israel

Israeli army’s drone commander: Surgical strikes were key in Operation Pillar of Defense


China

Israel tries to stop former agent from testifying in terror financing case against Bank of China



Hezbollah

US Official Calls for Uprooting Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing from Lebanese System




Iran

Exclusive: US and Iran Poised to Meet to Tackle Syria Aid Together


Iran

US Moves to Clear Obstacles to Iran Nuclear Deal




Kuwait

Tweeting Gulf Arabs Wire War Chest to Fight Assad on Every Front