Author Archives: David Barnett



Al Qaeda

Benghazi attackers reportedly knew location of ambassador’s safe room


CIA

C.I.A. Collecting Data on International Money Transfers, Officials Say


Israel

In response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, the IAF struck to “terror sites” in the Gaza Strip. Israel’s chief negotiator with the Palestinians denounced her counterparts for resigning. The Shin Bet announced that two Palestinians admitted to killing an IDF reserve colonel in October “as a gift to the Palestinian people.” Two Palestinians […]


Palestinian Territories

Hamas held another military demonstration in Gaza to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Operation Pillar of Defense. During the rally, Hamas showcased its locally produced M75 rocket. A member of Hamas’ al Qassam Brigades died during an operation in Gaza. The lead Palestinian negotiators confirmed their resignation, while the PLO said negotiations with Israel would […]


Egypt

Army Chief General Abdel Fattah el Sisi met with Russian officials to discuss potential cooperation. The Electricity Ministry announced plans to issue an international tender related to the construction of its first nuclear power plant. The Interior Minister said authorities are aware of a Muslim Brotherhood plot to bring “violence and sabotage” to Egypt on […]



Israel

The simple, logical answer to the Iran nuclear conundrum


Hamas

Up close and personal with Hamas’ Mourabitoun unit


Al Qaeda

Zubaydah diaries shed new light on Twin Towers and links to bin Laden





Egypt

The army arrested 11 extremists wanted in connection with recent attacks in the Sinai. The army announced the destruction and discovery of more smuggling tunnels near Rafah. Shootings by unidentified gunmen were reported in el Arish and Sheikh Zuweid. The Commander of the Second Field Army ordered the release of 120 people detained on suspicion […]


Israel

An IDF soldier was stabbed to death by a Palestinian on a bus in the northern Israeli city of Afula. An Israeli minister warned that proposed sanctions relief for Iran could be worth up to $40 billion. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that a bad deal over Iran’s nuclear program could lead to war.


Palestinian Territories

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said the PA has evidence of Hamas involvement in the Sinai’s ongoing security situation. With regard to peace talks with Israel, Abbas announced that his negotiating team had resigned. An NGO accused Hamas of arresting and torturing Palestinians on political grounds in recent weeks. Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad conducted […]



Al Qaeda

Exclusive: Abu Zubaydah wanted to ‘bring America to its knees’ after 9/11



Iran

To expand Khamenei’s grip on the economy, Iran stretched its laws



Syria

Private Donors’ Funds Add Wild Card to War in Syria




Syria

As son heads to Syrian front, family in Germany plots kidnapping to bring him back


Egypt

The country’s intelligence chief warned that eradicating Sinai jihadist cells “could take some time.” The state of emergency, which had been in place since July, was reportedly lifted two days earlier than planned. The detention of former president Morsi was extended for another 30 days. Security forces and Muslim Brotherhood supporters clashed at Mansoura University. […]


Israel

Speaking around the one-year anniversary of Operation Pillar of Defense, Prime Minister Netanyahu said “significant deterrence has been achieved.” Netanyahu cautioned that Israel knows that Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups continue to “arm themselves in various ways.” Foreign Minister Lieberman said there is a need to calm tensions with the US over how to […]


Israel

Israeli sources claim $170 billion price for nuclear Iran